What is Christmas?
What is the main idea of Christmas? Jesus Christ was born! There are many details as well, but Jesus is the most important part. We read some books about Christmas and wrote about the main idea and details.
Miss DiGiovanni
Playing with Pixie
The 1st grade class has been learning how to use the toolbars on Paint. They are practicing using the eraser, fill with color, airbrush and other features. We are even working on inserting free-form select shapes. Recently 1st grade learned a new program called Pixie where students can create a picture using claymation, stickers or premade backgrounds. The students have enjoyed seeing their picture up on the overhead display as they help teach each other how to use the toolbars and where to find funny pictures and effects.
Miss Stahler
Valentine’s Day Cards & 3D Art
In celebration of Valentines Day, students made handmade valentines day cards for friends and family using a variety of colored construction paper, lace, ribbon, hearts, buttons, glitter and more.
For our Lesson in 3-D…….I began the lesson by placing the following objects in front of the class (aluminum foil, glue, paper and paint) and asked – Which of these can we use to make art? Most students replied glue, paper and paint, but one student said – All of them, and he was right. Art can be made out of everyday objects or even things we’d normally throw in the trash. Students had to first draw the face of their own imaginary character then turn the character into a 3D face glued to cardstock and paint it. The students left never looking at aluminum foil the same.
Miss Arnau
Winter Wonderland
We had an amazing time at our Literacy Day: Winter Wonderland. Our Reading Room was transformed into a real life winter scene. We had snowflakes of every size and shape suspended from the ceiling, an igloo constructed by one of our 5th graders and the song Walking in a Winter Wonderland playing in the background as our students entered. Our Elementary school students sang songs and were read incredible winter storybooks such as The Tiny Snowflake, The Little Snowflake, and Winter Rabbit. We watched a special Brain Pop and Brain Pop Jr., which talked about snowflakes. Students drew pictures and answered questions based on what they learned from the video.
However, the best part of the day, and all the students will agree, had to be when upper elementary played a game called Build Your Own Snow woman. Each class was split into three groups and had about two minutes to decorate teachers and aides as snow women. They used a roll of toilet paper and a whole lot of creativity. It was yet another successful, fun Literacy Day for all! Happy Reading!
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Students are learning about rhythm and expression this month. Students have been dancing and moving to the various rhythms they are learning. One of the favorites was in fourth and fifth grade where they danced and sang “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”. They really enjoyed it and had the freedom to make up their own dance as long as it matched the rhythm. Third grade got to learn rhythm through the use of tennis balls. They had a great time seeing how every beat in each measure could be demonstrated through the use of the tennis ball. Some had a hard time controlling the tennis ball at first but they really got the hang of it. The students are having a great time learning how music can be expressed through dance, movement and the use of instruments.
Mrs. Racoma
Gym Time
In December, students practicing for the Christmas program. There were different groups working on their dances with flags and banners. Other students did skits, dramas, songs in different languages, and even a fashion show. ITWAS AWESOME!!!
Mrs. Rosario
Gym Class
The First and second graders had fun playing cat and mouse. They like it when one cat chases the mouse and pulls their tail and becomes a cat. The students also played steal the bacon and the basketball shooting game.
Mrs. Rosario
From Land to Sea
It might be cold outside, but it has not stopped us from designing our own sea creatures, for our “Crabs Looking at Tens chart” and our classroom “Sea Star Quilt”. These charts will help the first graders gain a greater understanding of operations and counting patterns for addition and subtraction.
Ms. Calma
Christmas Around The World
What a wonderful evening was had by all as we celebrated our Savior’s birth! On Friday, December 11th our Elementary School celebrated Christmas Around the World. Songs were sung from different countries and children spoke about the way Christmas is celebrated in places other than America, such as Ireland, Brazil, etc.
Each grade had a special part to play and our Elementary Electives came through with “shining colors”. Our Dance Team danced to “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”. The children did a great job and it was a beautiful dance. Our Drama Team took care of all of the narration! Way to go guys! Our Junior Chorus sang”This Little Light of Mine” and “Spread a Little Love”.
This was an awesome way to celebrate our Savior’s birth. Thanks for all who helped to make this a wonderful evening.
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Computer Class
Students have been learning how to use the keyboard this month. They are practicing using Ctrl + Alt + Del to log-on to their computers. We are even working on our typing skills. Figuring out which one is the space bar, enter, delete, shift and backspace keys has been very exciting. The students are learning how and when to use each one. We are also discovering how to change font, its size, and color.
Miss Stahler