Friday, January 4, 2013

3rd Nine Weeks/January Update

Around 40 third grade students celebrated reaching their Accelerated Reader goal with a party in the library this week.  The new goal is to achieve 10 points or more with an 80% or better average during the 3rd nine weeks. In class, the 3rd grade is studying the Dewey Decimal system and the online catalog.  They will also cover MLK, Jr. and drama this 9 weeks.

SECOND grade has started a Digital Citizenship unit.  They are learning how to....advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology.  We are using learninglab.org for some of the lessons.   They will also cover MLK, Jr.

FIRST grade students are starting a drama unit next week and will also studying MLK, Jr.

SIXTH graders are finishing up research assignments and creating PowerPoint presentations about the state they researched.  They will begin a digital citizenship unit soon.  PLEASE NOTE: THEY ALSO HAVE PROJECTS DUE IN FEB.---- PLEASE SEE THE I LOVE TO READ WEEK TAB FOR DETAILS.

FOURTH AND FIFTH grade students are continuing their drama study...they will focus on Appalachia, West Africa and Native American Indian storytelling in the next few weeks.  PLEASE NOTE: THEY ALSO HAVE PROJECTS DUE IN FEB.---- PLEASE SEE THE I LOVE TO READ WEEK TAB FOR DETAILS.

KINDERGARTEN students are starting a drama unit and will also study MLK, Jr.