Today, the 2nd and 3rd graders started their day setting up their digital work portfolios on Book Creator. At the end of each semester, the students will use their portfolios to guide a student-led conference discussing their triumphs and goals.

They also had a bit of time to continue the big project of their Wonders of the World agamographs. A few students have finished their pieces, and they look great! 

In the afternoon, the students practiced thinking symbolically. They examined abstract art and imagined a story that the piece may tell. Then they got to see Ms Gabrielli create an abstract art piece that represented the timeline of her life. Finally, they took a shot at creating a symbolic abstract art life story of their own! The results were fantastic, and students enjoyed sharing the meaning behind each color, line, and shape.

I'll have information available concerning conference options after meeting with the GATE Facilitator team on next Monday afternoon. Thanks for your patience!