Explorer Reports

This month we are learning more about the great European explorers.  The students have broken into groups and researched their explorer. 

Notice the sticky notes.  Table teams did a "gallery walk" to see the other student's posters.  They noted their constructive criticism on these stickies.  This is the first experience we have had putting together posters.  Students are learning about colors, scale, gluing before they completely lay it all out, and working together.    We were missing a couple of explorer posters, so the students are learning about deadlines too.  I am pleased with their first attempt and I look forward to more projects.  

Later this week, we will dress up like our explorer and present a "living museum" that we will record on our green screen.  (Look for that post soon.)  They will also present their knowledge in a Puppet Pals presentation using the IPads.  (Look for that soon too!)  

Student of the Month - October

Each month, we honor a special student with the title, Student of the Month.  

Student of the Month Criteria

* Treats adults in a respectful manner.

* Respects other students and their property.

* Follows school rules.

* Takes pride in school.

* Shows sportsmanship in games.

* Completes assignments.

* Has good school attendance.

* Always does their personal best.

That student is one who has met the criteria and has stood out amongst their peers.  As always, it is a hard choice.  I have dozens of Students of Excellence.  I am tasked to pick just one.

And so, I choose.....  Chris ..... as September Student of the Month.

10.  Chris was chosen as our class mediator because he can work out problems.

9.  Chris has patience with his peers.

8.  Chris is friendly and has an easy smile.  He makes everyone feel welcome.

7.  Chris is a rock star in Math.  He has problem solving skills and can muscle through a problem.

6.  Chris is responsible - I can send him on any task.

5.  Chris gets his homework and classwork done, without having to bug him!!

4.  Chris looks for the good in people and is everyone's friend.

3.  Chris is honesty and tells the truth.

2.  Chris is a role model and others look up to him.

1.  Chris is a winner and I'm so glad he is in my class!!!

Charming!!

Tarver School awards three different charms in Reading or Math for each quarter.

The first charm is the Exceeds.  It looks like this.

If you Meet the standards, you earn this one.

 If you have made the required benchmark growth in Math or Reading, you earn this one.

 Seventeen of my students earned one or more of these charms for their hard work.

These guys couldn't be more pleased to wear their new charms.  They can add on new charms as the school year progresses.  Way to go!!!

Student of the Month

Each month, we honor a special student with the title, Student of the Month.  

Student of the Month Criteria

* Treats adults in a respectful manner.

* Respects other students and their property.

* Follows school rules.

* Takes pride in school.

* Shows sportsmanship in games.

* Completes assignments.

* Has good school attendance.

* Always does their personal best.

That student is one who has met the criteria and has stood out amongst their peers.  As always, it is a hard choice.  I have dozens of Students of Excellence.  I am tasked to pick just one.

And so, I choose.....  Sherlin..... as September Student of the Month.

10.  Sherlin takes her time on assignments, often the last to finish.  It's not that she's slow, it's that she is meticulous and wants it to be her best work.

9.  Sherlin is a pleasure to have around with her quick smile.

8.  Sherlin is eager to jump in if her teammate needs help or translating.  

7.  Sherlin is trustworthy.  I can count on her.

6.  Sherlin delights in the small things.

5.  Sherlin has oodles of friends because she is generous with her time and attention to others.

4.  Sherlin is quick with 21st century technology.

3.  Sherlin gifts us all with her drawings and colorings.

2.  Sherlin is organized in her work and in her thinking.

1.  Sherlin is beautiful inside and out!!!

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Tarver Day

Today our school celebrated Bret Tarver's Birthday with the annual parade.  The fifth grade honored Olympic heroes and their sacrifice, hard work, and never give up attitude.  Our class marched for para-olympic heroes.

Afterwards we were treated to amazing speakers.  We had a presentation from a migrant farm worker who put himself through college.  Then we heard from a true paralympic athlete from the Foundation for Blind Children.  Our speaker went blind as an adult but has managed to overcome his limitations and even climbed Kilimanjaro Mountain in Africa.  What an inspiration to us all.  Lastly, we watched an amazing juggler who had the children clapping and cheering.  It was all such fun!!

Math Properties

It's show me what you know time!!!  Please click on the link below and following the directions.  I can't wait to read your responses.

Properties