Poetry Continues Throughout April

The students have continued to learn about poetry.  We worked on limericks this week and continued reading various works of poetry from a variety of authors. 

We had our annual all-school Poetry Slam on Friday and our class recited "Boa Constrictor" by Shel Silverstein.  This was the poem of choice to do together as a class.  The kids did a wonderful job as they each memorized a line from the poem, and added wonderful expression!  We have been working on our public speaking skills and presenting to an audience.  Add to that passing along a hand-made boa constrictor.  Nice job putting that together 3rd graders!

On Tuesday, April 26th, we had a special guest presenter come into our classroom.  Dr. Dean Bauman, his wife Mary, and chocolate lab, Keeper, spent an hour with Mrs. D.'s kids and Lisa Renfrow's reading class.  Dr. Bauman is an honored veterinarian who volunteers his time working at the Iditarod each year and shared his experiences from this year's event with us.  It was a wonderful presentation and we were all excited to have him.  Dr. Bauman and Mary commented on how impressed they were about the knowledge the kids had about the Iditarod and the mushers.  The Bauman's own Mobile Veterinary Service in Newport.

An important school schedule reminder...
Eddyville Charter School will be in session every Monday in May.  The next day off from school will be Monday, May 30th (Memorial Day Holiday). 

Snacks would be greatly appreciated!  We are running low...

Have a wonderful week!

What's Up for the Week of April 25th

April is Poetry Month and we are having fun learning and writing about different forms of poetry.  We have been learning about acrostics, cinquains and haikus.  The students are writing some wonderful works of poetry!  There will be a poetry assembly this Friday.  We are looking forward to sharing various works, either personally written or from their favorite poet. 

Last week was Earth Week and we learned about some ways to take care of the Earth.  We are currently working on our "Masks from the Sea" project and learning about marine debris.

Music has started and Mrs. Cook is working hard with the elementary students getting them ready for Spring Fling.  La-la-la-laaa!  Mark your calendars!  Spring Fling will be on May 26th at 5:30 p.m.

On Friday, April 22nd (Earth Day), we released our Winter Steelhead.  We were involved in a classroom incubation project with the assistance of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and watched our "little friends" grow from eggs into fry.  It was exciting watching the changes taking place.  The kids helped release the steelhead in a safe stream location across the street.  Special thanks to Mrs. LaRoche's Service Learning class for assisting us!  What a beautiful day and experience for the kids!

Releasing the Winter Steelhead.  Good luck little friends!

SPELLING REMINDER:  Each Monday, a new spelling list is given.  This week our words involve prefixes (un-, pre-, re- and dis-).  Prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a root word.  Prefixes can change the meaning of a word. 

Please assist your child in learning these words for the week.  A spelling test will be given each Friday.  I promised a pizza party if everyone gets 100%!  We got close one time.  They are still trying to reach this goal! 

Also, we are still collecting empty Capri Sun pouches.  We receive two cents per pouch; it may not seem like much but they sure do add up!  Thank you for your support!

Have a great week!

Friday, April 15, 2011

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Mrs. Dougherty got Blogged!

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