Second Grade Brings Greek Gods to Life
Second grade students have been diving into the world of Greek Mythology. The gods and goddesses that ruled the day are making appearances throughout second grade classrooms in the form of voluntary projects that the students are making.
Hunter shares his project about Hephaestus which included a 3D volcano, a shield, facts, and pictures.
One student in Mrs. Mathewson's class made a Zeus figure entirely out of fondant. Others made posters, dioramas, and even wrote a book! Each child is given an opportunity to share their projects and knowledge with the class.
In Mrs. Prosser's room, the Gallery of Greek Gods and Goddesses is showcasing projects by Tyler, Frank, Avery, Archer, and Audrina.
Teaching Kindness and Compassion to our Youngest Learners
Earlier this week, Mrs. Donahue and Mrs. Malbone's kindergarten students were treated to a visit from high school teacher Mrs. Deemer's Teaching Tolerance class. Mrs. Deemer, whose son Benjamin is in Mrs. Donahue's class, brought her high school students in and spent time in both classes reading to the kindergarten children about kindness. Prior to their visit, the older students fundraised so they would be able to purchase books to give each of the younger students in Mrs. Malbone and Mrs. Donahue's classes. The older kids gave every student a book as a gift and encouraged them to be kind.
Celebrating Holidays Around the World
Our first grade students learned a sleigh full of information about holiday traditions as part of a unit that studied Holidays Around the World. As each group visited different classrooms, they were told about a different country's traditions. They even created passports to document their journey.
When students visited Mrs. Ross' room, they learned about the German tradition of the Christmas Tree, or Tannenbaum, and sang the famous carol "O Tannenbaum".
Students visiting Miss Munley's room left a shoe in the hallway during their presentation about Dutch traditions. When they were done, their shoes had been magically filled with goodies.
Mrs. Cunningham, dressed as Sweden's Saint Lucia, taught the children about Swedish traditions.
Liam shows off his passport. Every child received a stamp after visiting each classroom, filling up their holiday passports.
Kindergarten Plays Their Reindeer Games
This morning was set aside for kindergarten reindeer games. Students rotated through classrooms and crafted paper hats, made reindeer food, and listened to a reindeer story.
These giggling reindeer just completed their paper hats.
Devin and his class played reindeer games like this one.
Dylan worked hard on his magic reindeer food.
Callie was more than prepared for today's festivities.
Spreading Holiday Cheer
District courier Larry Bednarczyk (center with hat) and Stonehedge Head Custodian Paul Burtch (to the left of Mr. Bednarczyk) take a quick break from their very busy days to grab a holiday treat with students before school.
Important Dates to Remember
Monday, December 26-Monday, January 2 No School, Winter Recess
Monday, January 16-No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 30-No School for Students, Professional Development Day
Thursday, February 16- Winter Wonderland Event, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Please have a safe and happy holiday recess. We look forward to an exciting 2017!
~ Lori
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