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Grades 1-2: Week of 12/11/23

This week, grades 1-2 listened to and read stories about Chanukah. The students wrote about their family's Chanukah traditions. They played dreidel, sang songs, and even enjoyed some relaxing yoga. The students also designed and made their own Chanukah crowns.

This week in Art, the students…

Grades 3-4: Week of 12/4/23

We have begun a new unit for Writing where we will be focusing on holidays around the world. The students will be put in groups to read on them, take notes and create a final writing assignment. Then, each group will present its findings.

This week in Art, the students finished their popsic…

Grades 1-2: Week of 12/4/23

In Writing this week, the students have been writing about how they celebrate Chanukah with their family.

 

In grade 1 Math, the students have been identifying common shapes and 3- dimensional shapes. Grade 2 math students are continuing with addition and subtraction of 3-digit numbers.

Grades 3-4: Week of 11/27/23

In Math, both grades practiced solving one-step and two-step word problems using part-whole and bar models. They also refined their mental math skills through additions and subtractions using various strategies.

Last week in Art, the students finished their colonial quilt project. This week…

Grades 1-2: Week of 11/27/23

Last week in Art, the students made turkeys using paper they painted the week before with different painting techniques. This week they started working on a “stained glass” Hanukkah project.

This week in Music, we worked on singing skills and the Chanukah Production music!