My @FourthGraders are 7 weeks away from leaving Mullen-Hall! That’s crazy talk! We’ve been chatting and brainstorming ideas on how to thank the many people who have helped #MakeADifference in our elementary school experience. Students came up with incredible lists ranging from folks who work in our school, to those who cheer us on from the sidelines. We will spend the next several weeks composing letters to the people we feel have impacted our lives as students and as individuals.
I have reminded students these letters are not just “rah-rah” letters where we say someone is awesome, and cool, and really fabulous. We want to give specific examples of what that person says or does that makes him or her stand out to us. What sayings are they known for? What life lessons did they teach you? What did they do to bring a smile to your face when you think of them? What is it about these people that have left a lasting impression on us? Each letter written should be as unique as the individual it is given to.
Students know that we don’t use marker on our letters, but I encourage them to decorate each letter with crayons, colored pencils, stickers, etc. Materials can be borrowed from the classroom. There’s room in the margins to make it special. All students are required to write 5 letters, but are welcome to write more if they are so moved. Neatness ABSOLUTELY counts. We do not want these wonderful folks to struggle to read our writing.
When we make transitions in our lives, it is only natural to take time to reflect on who has helped us along the way. I am extremely proud of my @FourthGraders and look forward to seeing how their thoughtful letters #MakeADifference in the lives of others.
Dream Big,
Our field trip to Woods Hole is in the making! Volunteers are welcome during this full-day trip. Email me to find out more details!
Thank you to parents for taking the time to “grade” student homework last week. Students discovered more about themselves as writers in the process of analyzing their own work more closely.
Friday is Walk to School Day. If you did not receive an automated call on Sunday from Ms. Ashworth, please let the office know so they can be sure you are on the call list.
Whales off of Sagamore Beach 5/2/15. Right Whales spent the weekend feeding just off shore in Cape Cod Bay this past weekend. Onlookers had the opportunity to see these endangered creatures right up close. It was just awesome.
Rocks and Minerals
Measuring angles with a protractor