Integrating Technology and Writing

This week we went to the computer lab and went to jottit.com. At this site students created a website where they can publish their writing. They can access their site at home where they can edit current pieces of writing or create new pages. I have listed our classroom links for you to visit. This is a really great way to create excitement about writing! Happy Writing!

Cole Zoe Seth Riley Hanna Justin Abram Madison Alec

Ashlee Landon Kathleen Colton Kelsey Rachel Aidan Carter

Animal Habitats

This week we have been studying about all the different habitats we can find around the world. Each group researched a specific habitat and then created a PowerPoint to inform others about thier habitat. We learned so much about the plants and animals in each environment. Good Job!!

Have you ever wondered why a penguin is black and white or why a flamingo is pink? This week we have been studying about all different types of animals. We found out that a penguin is black and white because it helps camoflauge it in the water. A flamingo is pink because of what it eats. We have found out all kinds of interesting facts about animals.

Boaconstrictors are not poisonous!

Roadrunners can eat scorpions, trantulas, and snakes!

Elephants are the largest land animal!

Classroom Community

Students spent the first few weeks getting back into the routine of school. During that time we focused on building our classroom community. We worked with different partners and groups of friends to complete a variety of projects. One project they completed with a partner is a friendship map that compared two friends. They discovered things they had in common and things that were different about each other. They then had to use their friendship map to tell the class about their partner. Our classroom community is working well together.

Happy Summer to All! I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer vacation. We will be returning to school soon. I can't wait to hear all about your summer.