In our class, we have been learning about all kinds of people, both past and present-day, political figures, explorers, musicians, sports players, and more! This week was Davy Crockett, Roald Dahl, Amelia Earhart, Stan Lee, Dolly Parton, Pele, Anne Frank, Taylor Swift, Alexander Hamilton, and Babe Ruth! Can't wait for next week to learn about even more people!
Once a week, students continue to have a turn near their birthday or half birthday to share all about themselves by explaining their poster display and holding up items in their sack. It's been a wonderful way for our class to get to know each other and appreciate everyone's unique experiences and interests. 5-1 students read books with their kindergarten buddies before winter break! It was an exciting day for kindergarteners after their visit, looking for the gingerbread man.
There were some persuasive discussions about the proposed freedom of colonists from Great Britain. There were impressive efforts in sharing perspectives and evidence to support one's opinions. Four Halloween stations included making slime, painting spooky trees with a sunset background, decorating little black pumpkins, and creating spooky modge podge lanterns. Thank you Mrs. Hineline, Mrs. Manner, Mrs. Tatum, Mr. Cassidy, and Mr. Meyer, for helping 5-1 students enjoy such a great party! Staff and students learn the origin of the name Olive-Mary Stitt. The School Board approved the name, and the Olive staff surprised Mary Stitt with the new name on her last day as principal of the school! Her legacy of kindness, learning, and curiosity lives on today! Mary has always wanted to do "what's best for kids." To get to know one another better, team members took turns acting out Halloween-themed words for one another! It was fun and funny! In the LMC this week, there were debates relating to space travel. Teams shared their research, ideas, and persuasive words relating to "Is it safe to travel in space?" and "Is space travel worth the money?" Rebuttal speakers took notes and shared ideas to further convince the class of their position on the topic. |
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