Friday, March 30, 2012

Exploring Attributes and Using Critical Thinking and Creative Thinking




Today we used the IPads to play an attribute game that challenge our critical and creative thinking.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Community Helpers





We are studying community helpers and are so lucky to have so many members of the community come and talk to our classes about their jobs. We have had a firefighter, a dentist, and a soldier visit our class so far.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Our class watched this amazing animated short (about 15 minutes long) which celebrated the joy of reading. It was so good! If you would like to rewatch with your child, the video is on you tube. I believe the video just won an Oscar award.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Friday, March 2, 2012

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Happy 100th Day!


Thank you parents and families for helping us to reach our goal of collecting 100 cans for the 100th day! We collectd 104 cans to donate to the local food pantry.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Science Fair is Coming!

Dear Parents,

The John B. Dey PTA Sponsored Science Fair is an exciting event that encourages students to think like young scientists. Conducting an experiment using the scientific method has many educational benefits. Students develop skills in creative thinking, problem solving, writing, and organizing a presentation. Though optional, we encourage every child to participate. After returning their registration sheets, students will be given specific instructions for the steps to be taken in preparing their science projects. Most of the work will be completed at home; however, some teachers may choose to work on projects in school as well.

We ask that you encourage your children and monitor their progress along the way. Your guidance is key to a successful project, but be careful that you don’t end up doing the experiment yourself, no matter how much fun it would be! Please complete and return the attached Science Fair Registration Sheet by Friday, February 24th so that your child’s scientific discoveries can begin!
Mandy McCall, Science Fair Chair
348-7609 or mandymccall@verizon.net

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Parent Connection Workshop!



Mark your calendar and plan to attend the fourth annual Parent Connection Saturday Conference! On January 28, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Landstown High School, Dr. Katharine Kersey will deliver a compelling keynote address followed by your choice of breakout sessions. Sessions will include a variety of choices for parents of gifted students along with workshops covering topics such as college planning, stress and the family, financial literacy, special education, and much more! Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit the Reading Bus and a variety of community resource tables.

Come join the fun! Registration is not required but more information can be requested by calling 263-1936.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012