Week 6 WALKATHON!!

 

September 20, 2021 Quinn and Emily

           This week was a fun week! On Friday we had a guest speaker come

and talk about electricity, He taught us some cool stuff about it! Then we have

our walkathon soon. We had a couple tests, we had social studies, math, 

and more. This week missionary Greg Holtz told us about Cambodia and

 what theyate and did. Make sure to bring chapel offerings for next week.

 That's about all for this week.

From Mrs. R. - 

 

Midquarter is upon us this coming Monday.  It’s amazing how well students have transitioned

into our school routine!   I am loving this class and the fun discussions coming in every subject.  

“Making Friends” was our 2nd step topic as we practiced empathy and listening skills in giving 

advice to kids struggling with making friends.  In Social Studies, we are discussing different 

thematic maps and have had a great talk about regions in U.S. and Canada. We read a 

character sketch of Mark Twain from his daughter's point of view.  Science saw more with 

Electricity including a dynamic guest speaker from Cuivre River. And we couldn't have asked for a

more beautiful day for our Walkathon. May we truly be a blessing to Phil's Friends!  

 

A Word about Math

Today you will see 3 Family Letters in the Friday folder.  These are found in the student work text to give parents a heads up of what we are or have been studying.  You do NOT need to go through the activities with your child.  Rather they are a chance to see the strategies we are using in class. 

Part of the new math program is creating "productive struggle" as students try problems first, then we make connections and come to discover the strategy or skill that works best for success.  The struggle is making most students uncomfortable about math right now.  This is OK!!  On my end, I am locating the gaps that occur when changing texts and finding resources to fit.  I am helping them boost their skills to reach success.

The best way to support your child right now is to be encouraging.  Have them show you the math games in Ready Math.  Any review of facts is great!  Let me know if you have specific questions regarding your child.

Mrs. Riemenschneider

 

Thanks to all the student photographers for  capturing our Walkathon!

Listening to the Pep Band getting us ready to walk

Scannig our mileage cards

Mrs. Crenshaw and Mrs. Beaty at the Snack Shack

Mr. Marolf, Mr. Weinhold, Mrs. Murray, and Mr. Braddy cheering on kids and handing out goodies

Do we look wet?  Mrs. Donner got us with the hose!!

Our class - we walked/ran 138.35 miles

Our Go Walkathon cheer - led by former teacher, Mrs. Beaty

We stayed well hydrated - water and freezer pops!