Students in Mrs. Serrano’s class have been busy learning how to write friendly letters to peers, as part of their Lifelong Learning skills. Students viewed a short video outlining the five basic parts of writing a letter. During the interactive group discussion, students asked and answered “wh” questions about writing … Instructional Highlights – You’ve Got Mail
Spring has sprung in the program center! The room is all abuzz with springtime computer activities. The students have been using their best computer skills including clicking on targets, clicking-and-dragging, systematically navigating a website and keyboarding to complete their assignments. Below is just a sampling of what’s been going on … Instructional Highlights – Program Center
Would you like green eggs and ham?! March 2nd marked a special day for Midland students – Dr. Seuss’s birthday! Last week, Ms. Twilley’s class enjoyed watching a read-aloud video of the Dr. Seuss classic, Green Eggs and Ham. Students practiced answering the WH Questions including: Who are the characters?What … Instructional Highlights – Room 510
Some of the Oldest Games in the World The students in room 508 had the opportunity to learn about a couple of ancient Egyptian games that young people played. We specifically looked at two games – jacks and marbles. We read and learned that the game of jacks is one … Instructional Highlights – Room 508
Room 506 had an opportunity to combine our studies; celebrating Black History Month, and our science topic, insects. In the Scholastic magazine Super Stem, an article featured Samuel Ramsey, a Black entomologist who studies honeybees to better protect them. We learned that they are being harmed by mites and we … Instructional Highlights – Room 506
Basket Bash Helpers The super seniors in Mrs. Giorello’s room 512 have been busy working on an important job: Making the table numbers for the upcoming Basket Bash to be held on February 25th. There are 45 tables and each of the tables need a table number. The table number … Instructional Highlights – Room 512
Large tasks can be overwhelming for a student, but when they are broken down into smaller steps the task seems manageable. The super seniors were given a large task this year of making materials for the teachers. They are making life skills task boxes which have many parts. When we … Instructional Highlights – Room 511
This week in 212 we talked all about snowmen. Our students participated in exciting learning activities all week long with snowmen. We read some adventurous and fun books like Snowmen at Night, The Itsy-bitsy Snowman, and If You Are a Snowman and You Know It. We incorporated snowmen into all … Instructional Highlights – Room 212
MIDLANDTIC AIR The students in Mrs. Engelhardt’s class took a virtual trip to the Arctic! The passengers were greeted by pilot Marco as they boarded Midlandic Air Flight 219. Through the aircraft windows, they were able to view some of the arctic animals who live in this cold habitat. Princy … Instructional Highlights – Room 219
Teddy Bear Rice Krispies Treats In Room 218 the students were super excited to go to the kitchen and cook. In the classroom we read the book “Corduroy”. We talked about the little girl in the story, and how she liked the teddy bear despite his missing button. In the … Instructional Highlights – Room 218
