Swallows 'round the red canoe
Thursday, February 26, 2009
February 23-27 News
Last week, we examined "heroes" as individuals and groups that care and commit time and talent. We learned about River Keepers and working together to preserve and improve our watershed.
Tree Swallows applied skills they are working on in Art- perspective and proportion of face and were reunited with some dear community friends during an Art Out and About last week. The residents at Jennings McCall were gracious models for budding artists. Most residents even tried their hand at drawing their Tree Swallow's portraits.
We were able to spend time with our High School buddies to edit "I am" poems and collaborate on portraits for our class Treasure Book. I am so excited about this opportunity to publish this awesome collection of poems in two voices. Look for the order form this week!
Where we are going...
Monday is Dr. Suess' birthday and Read Across America Day! This will be our second annual read-in. We will engage in a variety of literacy activities (guest readers, buddy reading, and dramatic readings). Tree swallows are invited to wear pajamas (we will have outside recess, so shoes and a coat).
This week we begin our ecosystems study with a focus on forest. Thursday's Out and About is at the Tom McCall Forest where students will closely examine and record the life within a "hoolahoop" circle.
Tree Swallows applied skills they are working on in Art- perspective and proportion of face and were reunited with some dear community friends during an Art Out and About last week. The residents at Jennings McCall were gracious models for budding artists. Most residents even tried their hand at drawing their Tree Swallow's portraits.
We were able to spend time with our High School buddies to edit "I am" poems and collaborate on portraits for our class Treasure Book. I am so excited about this opportunity to publish this awesome collection of poems in two voices. Look for the order form this week!
Where we are going...
Monday is Dr. Suess' birthday and Read Across America Day! This will be our second annual read-in. We will engage in a variety of literacy activities (guest readers, buddy reading, and dramatic readings). Tree swallows are invited to wear pajamas (we will have outside recess, so shoes and a coat).
This week we begin our ecosystems study with a focus on forest. Thursday's Out and About is at the Tom McCall Forest where students will closely examine and record the life within a "hoolahoop" circle.
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