Weekly Response: Internet Safety

Dearest students,

It is always important to be safe when you are using the internet and interactive games like Minecraft and Clash of Clans. If you are ever concerned or uncomfortable about something you see online, tell an adult immediately. 

Here are a few handy guidelines to keep in mind. You can click on the image to enlarge it.

One more thing.

When a box pops up on the screen...

no matter how awesome it is...

DON'T CLICK ON IT without asking an adult!

For more information on internet safety, check out this video on BrainPop.

For this week's response:

Share an internet safety tip with your 
classmates by leaving a comment below.

- or -

Share something you learned about 
internet safety from this post! 

Be safe, my friends.

Weekly Response: November Lesson Learned!

Hey kids! December is just around the corner! I know you have learned a lot this month.
How do I know? Just check out these cool student assignments and projects!

By Jasper

The Orange

Written by Brandon 

The orange is very round and bumpy,

and has curves that show lots of lumpy.

It's really rough and tuff and buff.

It has an everlasting citrus flavor that is worth the time to savor, 
It's very sour withlots of great power 
because it's sugar makes

it blow like a burst of gun powder

By Cameron

And don't forget about the creative Henry Huggins book reports in the post below!

For this week's response...

Share something you learned, created or accomplished in one of your classes in November.

Weekly Response: Gratitude

As William Arthur Ward stated above, every day is a great day to give thanks.

What are you thankful for today? 

Weekly Response: The Magic Seed

On my walk this morning, a rather small squirrel came up to me. He was holding a strange looking nut in his paw. 

Imagine my surprise when he looked up at me and squeaked, "Behold, the magic seed! Plant it wherever you wish. It will grow into anything you fancy!"

I am passing this magic seed on to you. 

Where will you plant it? 

What would you like it to grow into?

I look forward to your responses!

Weekly Response: Lesson Learned!

What a busy and exciting month! It's hard to believe that October is coming to a close already. I'm sure you are learning a lot in your classes and now it's time to share what you've been up to, such as...

Andy's Bird Sculpture

 

Kiernan's Self Portrait

 Alex's Science Chart

For this week's response...

Tell us about something you learned in one of your courses in October.

Have a super November!

Weekly Response: Mrs. Sol's Pumpkin Patch

Welcome to our pumpkin patch!

The images below were created by the talented pumpkins in Mrs. Sol's Class,

using only whiteboard tools. Amazing!

I love these little pumpkins. Well done! In the comment box...
Tell us about the life cycle of a pumpkin.  What are the stages?
To give you a chance to use your noggin, I won't post your comments until Thursday.

Weekly Response: You do the math.

The answer is 9 pumpkins.

What was the question?

Come up with a math question to go along with this answer and you will be in the running for a lollipop! Be as mathematically creative as you want with this assignment. 

I look forward to your responses!

Weekly Response: Norman Rockwell

Norman Rockwell is one of my favorite artists. Every painting tells a story. I especially like the way he captures childhood memories. I'm sure all of you can relate to his paintings. I know I do.

For this week's response, look at the painting and answer the questions below. For a better view, you can click on the painting and enlarge it.

     1) What is happening in this painting by Norman Rockwell?

     2) What season is represented in the image? How do you know?

     3) What should the title of this painting be?

I will publish all comments on Thursday, so you can see what others have written (without spoiling your own creativity). For a chance to win a lollipop, please respond before Saturday, October 12th!

Weekly Response: Lesson Learned

Well kids, it's the last week of September! I bet you have learned a ton of cool things since school started. If you would like to share any of the projects you've done, stories you've written or any other school-related activity, please send it to me. I'd love to see what you are working on. I can even share it on this blog or in Class Connect if you want!

For this week's response...

Tell us about something you learned in one of your courses in September.

Have a wonderful October!

Weekly Response: Look What I Did with a Leaf!

Ah, fall. I can smell it in the air! Pretty soon we will notice the leaves changing colors as the days get shorter and shorter. This is my favorite time of year! Why? I love bundling up, going on walks, crunching through the foliage, and finding leaves with amazing color designs on them. 

Then coming home, sipping a cup of apple cider, and admiring our new leaf collection!

Then what?

If you go on a leaf collecting nature adventure, you might get home and decide to cuddle in a blanket and read a fall-themed book, like Look What I Did with a Leaf! by Morteza E. Sohi.

This might inspire you to make a leaf animal...

or perhaps a few leaf critters... 

or a regal crown...

from Elsie Marley

or a fabulous candle holder...

from Red Ted

or a leafy banner of thanks!

from Carina Gardner

Can you see why fall is one of my favorite seasons?

What do you enjoy most about fall?

Weekly Response: Book Recommendations

Hey!

A big thank you to those students who left a comment on last week's post! To find out who won our first lollipop, ask my robot friend on the left side of this page.

We all love a good book, right? I know you all have a favorite book because you sent me wonderful titles in k-mail last week. Now it's time to share with your classmates...

What book would you recommend to a student who is your age?

Don't forget to grab a copy of Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary before October 2nd!

Who will win a lollipop? I look forward to your responses!

Weekly Respose: Share and Share Alike

Welcome to week two of school! I'm impressed with how you are all progressing and I'm looking forward to meeting you in Class Connect today!

For this week's response... 

Share one important fact about you. 

Remember to use your first name only when leaving a comment. Never type personal information on a blog or website (like phone number or address). Comments will not post live until I approve them.

On the weekend, I will randomly choose one lollipop winner, so reply before Friday for a chance to win!