In a language arts class students are creating their own poems and then sharing them aloud with the class in a Poetry Slam. The students in class all provided feedback for their peers along with the teacher, and this week those that were considered the best will perform for educators around the country via Google Hangout. Great to see the students have an audience beyond the walls of their own classroom.
In a math class students were learning how to calculate area and perimeter. Students used an online program to create their own dream house and then determine the area of every room in the house. The students had a great time completing this assignment I'm not even sure if they realized they were doing math.
Our before and after school help programs are continuing to go strong. It is wonderful to see students WANT to come to these extra help programs, and even better to see the grades they earn when they attend consistently. Thank you to all the teachers who continue to work to make these programs what they are.
Many teachers are outside of their rooms during transition times and this is greatly appreciated. This is the time of year where we see an increase in misbehavior and your presence is needed in the halls. Thank you to those of you who make your presence felt!
In a science class the students conducted an experiment where they extracted DNA. The students had to follow several steps and then were able to see what DNA actually looks like without a microscope.
I am amazed at how focused all of your lessons are as we are approaching the end of the school year. As I walk in and out of classrooms it is wonderful to see how focused the students are with the learning taking place. Thank you! Thank you for continuing to do a great job all year even in the heat.
Nuts and Bolts:
We will be having a last day of school event similar to the one we had last year. We are asking each grade level to put together a quick 1 song video with pictures from throughout the year. You can use any of the pictures that are on Facebook and add any from field trips you have taken. If your grade would like some help with this even Mr. Clayton and his team of Mass Media students have said they would help us complete these projects. We are looking to have them completed by Wednesday, June 17th.
Next year we will be having a day over the summer where all students, except 5th grade, will be able to pick up their chromebooks before school begins. This will allow you to dive right into the teaching you will be doing. 5th graders will be assigned a chromebook, but not be allowed to take it home until they have demonstrated they understand how to care for it.
End of the year placement tests for math will happen the week of June 8th for grades 5-7. When you decide on a date as a grade level please let me know. If you provide me with the test you would like to use I'll make sure you have enough copies for everyone in your grade who is taking it.
Upcoming Events:
May 26 -------------- Senior Citizen Luncheon (Band students also)
May 27 -------------- NJ ASK – Grade 8 Science
May 28 -------------- 5th Grade Trip to Liberty Science Center
-------------- Band Concert, 7 PM
-------------- Arts Fair
June 3 – 5 ---------- 8th Grade to Washington, D.C.
June 4 -------------- 6th Grade Poetry Slam (Jazz Band will play)
June 8 -------------- 7th Grade to Philadelphia
June 9 -------------- Band to perform at Lakes School, 9:30 – 10:30
-------------- Choral Concert 7 PM
June 12 --------------End of Year Dinner/Dance; Dinner @ 6; Dance @ 7
June 15 --------------DARE graduation, 9 am, APR; picnic to follow
8th Grade Color Wars
June 16 – 22 ------- Early Dismissal
June 18 ------------- 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, 9:30 a.m., APR
June 19 -------------- Transition Day, 4th grade visits BIS, Periods 3-4-5-6
June 22 -------------- End of Year BIS Spotlight
-------------- Last Day of School
-------------- Graduation, 7 PM
Tech Tips:
Google Scholar -- This site narrows the possibilities students can have returned to them. Some of the results might be beyond their reading level, but could be an interesting place to start.
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