Help Wanted!

HELP WANTED
We are looking for a few more volunteers to help out at Elf Store this Friday, Dec. 4th from 1:15-2:30.  We only have three volunteers so far.  If you are interested please email me. Thank You!

We have G.R.I.T.!

During the month of November, the students have been working hard to earn their 'G.R.I.T.' feathers.  
This is how the children earned feathers!

Our Whole class worked extrememly hard this month and earned all four feathers!

Way to Go Boys and Girls!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Learning about syllables and compound words

In Fundations last week, the children worked in 'stations' which practiced reading and segmenting multi-syllabic words. The students also reviewed compound words-two words that are put together to make a new word.  (Example:   sun+flower=sunflower)

Haydon, Ava, Granuaile, Connor, and Miles tackeling a syllable sort!

Laney, Sasa, Song, and Keira breaking down multi-syllabic words!

Alex, Sofia, and Mason sorting syllables on chart paper!

Sadie and Sara working together to sort syllables!

Liam, Trevor, and Seri are completing a compound word hunt!

Learning About the Veteran's in our Family

During the week of Veteran's Day, the children were asked to conduct an interview to learn more about a family member who is a Veteran or currently serving in the military.
This is what the children learned:
My grandpa was in the navy.  He towed broken ships.  -Sadie
My dad was in the air force.  He was a self-defense and weapons instructor.  -Tristan
My great-grand dad was in the navy.  He stopped German boats from hurting England. -Haydon
My mom is in the army.  She fought in wars in Afghanistan.  Thank you Mommy for your service. -Granuaile
One of  my great-grandfathers was in the Navy on the "Yorktown" and another great-grandfather was in the Army.  They both served our country during World War II. -Liam
My great grandfather, my grandfather, and my Aunt are all Veterans.  My grandfather and aunt were in the marines, and my great grandfather was in the army.  They did physical therapy for the soldiers who got hurt, and sent them back to war. -Sara
My dad was in the navy.  He fixed self defense weapons systems.  Daddy, thank you for your sacrifice. -Seri
My dad served in the navy.  He was on a ship during the Persian Gulf War.  Daddy, thank you for protecting our freedom. -Song
My grand father was in the air force.  He served four years in Germany.   -Trevor
My dad was in the army.  He was in the infantry. Dad, thank you for serving our country. -Connor
My Uncle was in the army.  He went to Iraq to help protect the people.   -Ava
John Clark was in the army.  He fought to free Italy. -Alex
My great-grand father was in the marines.  He served during the end of World War II.  Thank you, I really appreciate your sacrifice! -Laney
My grandfather was in the U.S. Navy.  He was an engineer who worked on naval buildings.   -Sasa 
My grandfather served in the air force.  He went to war and risked his life to protect our country.  Thank you Grampa for your bravery and for letting us have freedom. -Sofia
My grandfather was in the army.  He served during the Korean War.   -Mason

Celebrating Veteran's Day!

Dear Parents, We owe so much to our Veteran's and active service men and women for protecting our country!  This week, one of your child's homework assignments will be to learn about a family member who was in the military, or who is a 'actively serving duty' in the military.  This homework assignment is arranged in an 'interview' format.  The children feel very connected to 'Veteran's Day' already, as many students are honored to have parents and other family members who have a connection with our country's military! On Tuesday, November 10th, Steward School will hold a Veteran's Day Assembly, 9:15-10:15.  Veterans and active duty members are encouraged to attend if able.   In preparation for this assembly, all students have been practicing a special song.  The song is posted below, and it truly tugs on the heart strings.  

A Wickedly Wonderful Halloween Party!

The children and I would like to thank our 'Room Mom's':  Mrs.  Booy, Mrs.  Graves, and Mrs.  Mitchell for organizing a fantastic Halloween Party!  Thank you to all the parents who helped conduct a craft, and/or brought in food/beverages for our party!  The children had a fabulous time!   Here are some pictures of our Halloween Party!

Making Vampires!

Creating spider webs!

Halloween Fun!

Enjoying Treats!

Building Spiders!

All dressed up for Halloween!

Having a great time!

Friends helping friends!

Halloween Creativity!

A wonderful time was had by all!