"Choose Kind" Update

 

 

We have learned there are many difficulties a person endures with a facial deformity by reading the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Auggie Pullman is just like any normal ten-year-old boy. He likes a lot of the same things as the 4th graders at OES. However, he does have a noticeable difference that takes people by surprise. We have all come to love Auggie Pullman even though he is a fictional character. He does represent children everywhere with facial deformities. In our PBL, we will continue to learn about this great organization CCA that helps those children like Auggie. Go to the following link to find out more about the CCA, Children's Craniofacial Association.

 

CCA organization: http://www.ccakids.com/index.html

 

We will begin researching and creating videos to inform others about this great organization. Students will create a script for their video and then we will record the videos. We will post our videos on our "Spread Kindness" blog. See below for the website.

Blog: http://spreadkindnessoes.blogspot.com/

 

You can also pledge to choose kind. You just scroll to the bottom of the above blog and sign up. Let's all choose kind! What a difference that would make!

 



Student Led Parent/Teacher Conferences

It's the end of the first nine weeks. Wow...time really does fly by. I've enjoyed the beginning of the year and look forward to the rest of the year! This week is designated for parents to come and hear from their child how they are doing in the classroom. The conference dates are this Tuesday and Thursday! The below link is to our volunteer spot to sign up for your time to speak specifically about your child's strengths and areas to improve in the classroom. I hope everyone can come out! I look forward to seeing you all soon! If you have a problem with the website please email me at Stephanie.Gidaro@spartanburg2.k12.sc.us

Volunteer Spot Sign-Up: (There are still several spots available)
https://www.volunteerspot.com/Activities#!/1258423/jobs/edit

Columbian Exchange

Students have been learning about the Columbian Exchnge in Social Studies. We have learned that the Columbian Exchange is the trading of goods between the Old World and the New World. The Native Americans were living in the New World at this time, so they exchanged goods with the Europeans from the Old World. Check out the map below:

Hmmm I wonder if anyone can comment and tell me one good that came from the Old World or one good that came from the New World?




Also, check out Tutiana's "What's for Dinner" assignment. She wrote about her favorite meal and explained what she wouldn't be able to have if she lived during the Columbian Exchange time.

Walk to School Day

Students were able to carry their health related signs during Walk to School Day. We had a great day celebrating the importance of having a healthy lifestyle! Way to go guys! You have a healthy future ahead of you!

Boosterthon!!

Hey there! It's that exciting time of year again! Boosterthon is here! Super Sabrina and Awesome Angela are the leaders of the Boosterthon and they meet up with those from our class that registered last night on funrun.com! Way to go Marley, Caitlin, Raegan, Emma June, and Gracy! There is still time to register and get pledges! This is a great way to raise money for your school!