The Tree of Life

We just completed our watercolor paintings in the style of Klimt, called The Tree of Life. Students used sharpies to create a swirling tree, and then painted the background in a variety of fall colors with their water colors. The results are beautiful and it's added a great focal wall in our classroom.

Explorers Presentations

Over the last several weeks, students have been working in groups to research and inform the class on a European Explorer as part of our Social Studies unit. This week the students are presenting their information in front of the class, for their first speech. The presentations have turned out beautifully! Take a look at all their hard work.

The Adventures of John Cabot

by Adelric & Zachary

Amerigo Vespucci

by Simona & Sathya

Christopher Columbus

 by Nikita & Noelle

Ferdinand Magellan

By Emily & Shivani

Jacques Cartier

By Dante & Akanksha

Hernando Cortes Pizarro

By Vasuki, Dalynn, & Connor

Francisco Pizarro

By Kina & Sarada

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

By Andrew & Anvita

Henry Hudson

By Vaishali & Paolo

Hernando de Soto

By Julian & Kendall

Juan Ponce de Leon

By Div & Alicia

Marco Polo

By Sri & Esha

Robert La Salle

By Victoria & Cody

Samuel de Champlain

By Joey & Maille

Vasco de Gama

By Meron & Aashritha

Conferences and Thanksgiving Break

I'm looking forward to meeting with all of the parents this week for Report Card conferences. All the students are doing such wonderful work, and they should be very proud of themselves. There is a lot to talk about!

Important information to keep in mind:

Thanksgiving break is from 11/25/13- 11/29/13. We will resume school on Monday, December 2nd.

Students are currently working on their Body Systems Video Notes which are due on Monday, December 2nd when they return from break. Students will be using this information for a Human Body System project that they will learn more about in December.