It's a Winter "Wonder"land

Happy New Year!

I hope you and your family had an enjoyable break. It was certainly nice for me to spend time with my family and friends within a whirlwind of holiday activities. Fast, furious and good to be back.

It’s Winter “Wonder”land Time

The outside weather surely tells us that we are in the throes of winter, but inside the building we are toasty and warm and beginning a wonderful world of wonder.

Teachers have begun the researching process for Project-Based Learning (PBL). For this two week period of time, students engage in a rigorous, extended process of asking questions, exploring resources, and applying information. Students are required to gain knowledge and skills in order to investigate their own “wonders” and engage in authentic and challenging learning. Students will then create projects for an authentic audience –their peers and families! Students make decisions about the project, employ their creativity and work with others to represent their vision and knowledge. 

Perfection is not the desired outcome for these young students, it’s the journey that makes it all worth while.

Be sure to enjoy the highlights below of the learning opportunities students are experiencing. Thank you to our PTA for sponsoring the many field trips that enhance this time of wonder, and to the teachers for facilitating this opportunity. Oh, the places we’ve been!

These first graders have started to generate their "I wonder" questions.

First graders journeyed to the MOST and discovered whole new worlds!

This week all second graders took a virtual field trip and learned about US Symbols like the White House, bald eagle, Liberty Bell, and Statue of Liberty to support their learning during Winter Wonderland research.

Our main office is looking beautiful with some great artwork from Mrs. Shepard's kindergarten class.

You complete what you start despite obstacles. You never give up.

Our P2 character trait for the next week is perseverance. Students have been learning about perseverance and why it is important. We will be having an assembly next week highlighting that character trait along with upcoming traits hope/optimism and prudence. 

We Want to Hear from You! Standards-Based Grading and Reporting

We are hoping that you have found our new report cards to be informative as well as easy to read and understand. We would like to get your feedback regarding our new report cards. Please take a minute to complete this short, five-question survey about the report cards as well as the timing of parent conferences. Your honest feedback is appreciated.

Save The Date: Parenting Wisely Workshops

On Tuesday, January 16 the Prevention Network, in conjunction with the elementary school counselors, will be offering a night on parenting. Prevention Network educators will offer sessions derived from a researched-based program called ParentingWisely. Three different topics will be offered. The evening will be hosted at Stonehedge Elementary. Pizza and child care will be provided. More information on this important night will be sent home soon.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, January 10, 6:00 pm -PTA meeting, HS Library Classroom along with 

Dialogue with the Superintendent at 7:00 pm in the High School's LGI classroom.

Stay safe and warm!

~Lori