Today is World Stroke Day!

Keep educated and aware of the signs of stroke. Hopefully, you never need to call 911 for help!
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Today is World Stroke Awareness Day!

Welcome to our new student!

The students were great in making our new student from Spokane very welcome to our classroom!
Together, we read the above book and we introduced our novel today. Many students have a love of reading, while others are coming around slowly. Thank you to all who share reading stories with your children at home. As you know, you are your child's first teacher. :) Together, we can capture their hearts and minds to share a love of reading and learning. 

The International Feast is Tuesday, October 15!

We appreciate all contributions toward our cultural feast. Please be prepared to present your cultural, its traditions and celebrations.  Any additional information will be appreciated.  This activity should help bring students together and increase respect for each other. Being educated about people around the world and being able to make connections by noticing similarities and some differences will help us to grow in wisdom.  :)Thank you again for your support in ensuring that this year is a rewarding experience for your child.


Links are provided as needed:
7 Ways to share Your Cultural Heritage with your Kids
Sharing Family Stories - Reading Rocket
Family Stories - Reading Rockets
The Importance of Ancestors
3 Reasons a Family Tree is Important to Your Children
4th Generation Family Tree to print in color
Ellis Island Virtual Field Trip Video
WeStories 2020 -Sign up!

Visit your local comic book store(s) for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

Halloween Free Comic Book Day

Learning Respect with our School Officer

We had a visit from our local police officer today.  The class has not been friendly to each other this year.  They say that there is a history of them being unfriendly to each other. She spoke with them about working together and respecting each other even if they do not like each other just like in the real world. They are not to make threats to each other in words, writing, or in pictures.  The students have an assignment to write a paragraph about what it means to respect each other.  She will collect their assignment Friday.The visit ended on a positive note along with a group photo. The students responded positively; however, some were aware of the seriousness of the topic.  Please speak with your children about respecting each other's differences even if they do not like them or agree with them.  Links are provided below to assist with the topic.  Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Examples of Respect

Respect in the classroom

What is Respect? video

What is Respect-Health Topics

Highly Effective Ways to Teach Respect - Parenting for Brain

Unit 2, Week 1 ELA - The Teacher's Guide

Science; The Universe

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Download a free moon map!



Roadrunner v. Snake National Geographic video clip

Roadrunner in the desert clip

Coyote v. Roadrunner Cartoon

Rikki Tikki Tavi - Read Aloud

Rikki Tikki Tavi cartoon

Facts about Bats - video

Bats - video for kids

Bats in Flight

Animal Learning Lessons - Bats

Bat Day: Deltona, Florida

Bats Leaving a Bat House

Hanging Out with Bats National Geographic

Journeying With Bats

Fun Facts about Bats

A Tornado of Bats
Fire in Mexico's Calakmul Biosphere
A Murmuration of Bats
Meet the World's Largest Bat
Bats in the belfry (Metaphorical phrase)

Anansi Learns a Lesson

Anansi Tries to Steal All of the Wisdom in The World

Anansi and the Drum of Common Sense

I've joined Dojo! Invitations were sent! :)

International Feast: October 15!

Please participate in the International Feast.  We have been studying about other cultures and reading stories to become more educated about the world around us and its people. 
Students will be able to share food, traditions and personal stories to continue the educational opportunities and celebrate our similarities and differences.  Please sign the forms and note any allergies your child might have. 

Queen Rania's Sandwhich Swap