Fun at the circus!
3rd and 4th grade wrapped up their ELA/Science smash up on plants this week with an experiment. Students took a hands on approach to examine how pollination occurs.
3rd and 4th grade put together story element turkey puzzles after reading a Thanksgiving themed passage.
Happy Veterans Day from the Shawnee Kindergarten class!
5th-8th graders learned about why we celebrate Veterans Day today during ELA. Thank you to all the veterans in our lives!
7th and 8th grade learned about dichotomous keys during science. They applied what the had learned to a lab using jelly beans and dichotomous keys to determine the flavor and of their beans.
1st and 2nd grade finished up their research unit. They used their research to publish a class book.
Randall, 3rd grader, brought in his magic set to give the class a show. He enjoyed doing magic tricks and the class was amazed at his skills.
Ely, 3rd grader, brought in his Lego TIE fighter. He explained to the class how he built it and how long it took him. He enjoyed sharing his hobby with the class.
We read "The Lonely Scarecrow" today in Kindergarten and the kids colored and built their own scarecrows.
3rd and 4th grade designed various landforms with play-doh. Here are just a few of the many wonderful creations.
Seventh and eighth graders worked with partners to solve algebraic equations while also applying order of operations skills to determine unknown values for variables presented in a nonstandard model. They found this approach to equations to be a lot more fun than solving for the standard x or y variable.
3rd and 4th grade rotated in groups reading and answering questions related to pumpkins. They were tasked with using and applying comprehension skills/strategies in order to answer the questions.
Lane, 4th grader, brought in a model airplane to share with the class. He built this with no instructions or kit. He was proud to show off his building skills with the class.
5th & 6th graders are using the skills they have learned about gathering evidence and justification to solve “The Brannon Theater Mystery.” They will be gathering clues and evidence to determine who is responsible for all the crazy things happening at The Brannon Theater. They will then have to write a claim, support it with evidence, and finally, justify their evidence.
The fifth and sixth grade students worked collaboratively to problem solving a variety of math questions using vertical surfaces.
The Kindergarteners enjoyed a movie and treats today.
The fifth and sixth grade have begun learning about the phases of the moon. They practiced the phases using Oreos this week.
Conferences are Wednesday, October 26th from 1:00-6:40. Please call the school office if you have any questions.
PTO Trunk or Treat - October 29th at 6 p.m.
