Jack and Caylon

Inspired by Storycorps, pairs of students were selected at random to interview each other. We learned so much more than we ever expected.

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Jack Invokes Goldsworthy

Jack uses sticks, stones, pine needles, soil, and rosemary to spell social studies vocabulary. The varied textures are wonderful.

Click here to discover Andy Goldsworthy's amazing natural art.

Deer Mice, by Jack

All About Deer Mice

by Jack

         Deer mice have some cool features. They are 3-4 inches long, and their tail is 5-15 centimeters long. They weigh 18-35 grams. Deer mice are grayish to reddish brown  with a white belly that makes it look like deer fur.

         Deer mice eat some interesting things. Some examples are nuts, seeds, and berries in the wintertime they also eat some insects.

         Deer mice live in lots of places. They live in forests, deserts, prairies, and even homes.

         Deer mice have some interesting behaviors. If a group of deer mice get into your home they will eat your stored food and damage your furniture.They also sometimes carry a deadly disease called hantavirus in their droppings. During the wintertime they sometimes huddle up in a cozy group to stay warm.

         Deer mice have lots of predators. some of them are foxes, weasels, hawks, owls,and snakes.

         Deer mice are very interesting creatures.

Week 6 Wrap-Up

Thanks to everyone who shared their rock collections during science last week. Next we move on to soils and fossils. 

In math we'll continue rounding and estimation.  These photos show partners practicing with addition crossword puzzles.

The students are working on strategies to develop comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary during reading workshop. The Daily CAFE, developed by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, is an individualized approach to literacy.  To view the "menu," and strategies, click here

In writing, the class is drafting their narratives.  Enjoy the weekend!

2012 Fall Harvest

One of the highlights this week was harvesting banana peppers and okra (plus a few weeds). Seonni and others discovered a handful of wiggly neighbors living in the soil, while Atticus and Lena befriended some pollinators. Later that afternoon, volunteers forked (turned over the soil) the beds, then added compost. Next week we'll enjoy the mild peppers during snack. What would you like to plant next?