Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day from our amazing second graders! We loved ending our week full of love, fun, bingo, and yummy baked treats! Students enjoyed sharing their Valentins and filling each other’s buckets. Our favorite part of our day was reading our compliment books. Second graders have been working very hard to write kind and thoughtful compliments for each of their classmates, and today they got to read what sweet compliments each of their classmates had for them. Thank you to everyone who came out to our Valentine’s Day Bingo and Bake Sale! We had a great time!
Cooper Village is coming to life, and we could not be more excited! Last week, second graders focused on building their villages in their group, and this week, students worked on their individual houses. Students chose recycled materials and used their creative minds to build their house. Students then painted their houses and designed the layout of the inside of their houses. Finally, students were given a certain amount of “money” to buy materials for their houses. Students had to think about the natural disaster they live in and how to protect their house the best they can, what material is eco-friendly, and had to make difficult choices between wants and needs for their house based on prices. We love the imagination in this class and seeing their creativity flow. Second graders’ house designs are fantastic, and the inside layout of their house is unlike anything you’ve ever seen! Second graders cannot wait to share their project with you!
In the past week, students enjoyed our final guest experts to help them learn more about our community. Thank you Kenneth Wiland, for talking to us about being an architect. We loved learning about all the steps involved in designing houses and the details that make each one unique. Kenneth showed us how to lay out our floor plans and what to think about when we plan out our house. We also appreciate Julian Williams for talking to us about being a blacksmith and entrepreneur. We learned the importance of a blacksmith and were fascinated by all of the work he has done for our community. Julian also spoke to the class about being an entrepreneur: believe in something you love, work hard at it, and it can become your career. Thank you to all of our guest experts for talking to us!
Black History Month
This week, during our whole school morning meeting, the elementary spent time talking about Black History Month and why it is important. We learned about Black leaders and the brave, important things they did to help others and make positive changes. Students talked about how standing up for what is right can help shape the future. Our discussion helped us grow as learners by understanding history, respecting others, and celebrating the differences that make each person special.
