Week 16

 

Students making Latkes during Farm to School on Friday

The Elmore students were busy crafting and constructing this week as they worked on their Secret Pal projects.  As students worked on projects they: set goals, persevered, collaborated to help each other, shared their ideas, exhibited a positive growth mindset, and demonstrated tremendous creativity!  Our final step in completing our projects will be reflect.  So, while we took time away from our regular schedule, students are still growing as learners!  A project like Secret Pals allows students to work on developing their scholarly habits in an engaging, students centered classroom.  

In Math first graders are gaining understanding of the equal sign by comparing equivalent expressions (6+2 = 3+5); second graders are working on understanding place value units of ones, tens and hundreds and are counting on from a given number using increments of ones, tens and hundreds (count from 66-130: 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130); and third graders are working on using the distributive property of multiplication to solve a multiplication problem using arrays and number bonds models. 

On Friday, Ms. Molly came for Farm to School.  Students worked in small groups to peel, grate, measure and mix to make Latkes (a potato pancake traditionally eaten during Hanukkah).  Students sampled the Latkes with applesauce and/or sour cream.   

Announcements:

• NO Library on Monday next week.
• PE Tuesday.  Don't forget your sneakers!
• Tuesday is Pajama Day!  Students may wear their PJ's or comfy-cozy clothes!
• If there is still snow on the ground on Tuesday, we will go over to the State Park to go sledding.  Please bring a sled to school (if you have one) and make sure you have your snow gear!
• NO School Thur. Dec. 24 - Fri. Jan 1 for December break. Students return to school on Jan 4, 2021!
• We will be welcoming another third grade student to the Elmore School in January!  

Wishing you all a Safe and Happy Holiday Season 

as you find new ways to celebrate your family traditions.