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first day of gate!
first day of gate!
Today the 2nd graders started their day getting acquainted with the classroom and their classmates.
Today the 2nd graders started their day getting acquainted with the classroom and their classmates.
Their main piece of work revolved around Habits of Mind. Each team was secretly assigned a Habit of Mind. They brainstormed scenarios where they might put that Habit into action. After discussing common teamwork pitfalls as well as solutions to combat them, the 2nd graders used craft supplies to create a sculpture that represented that Habit of Mind, had their classmates guess their Habit, and later explained their interpretation. The creativity and positivity was out of this world!
Their main piece of work revolved around Habits of Mind. Each team was secretly assigned a Habit of Mind. They brainstormed scenarios where they might put that Habit into action. After discussing common teamwork pitfalls as well as solutions to combat them, the 2nd graders used craft supplies to create a sculpture that represented that Habit of Mind, had their classmates guess their Habit, and later explained their interpretation. The creativity and positivity was out of this world!
Next week, we will continue to get to know our classmates and complete an introspective activity that will help students think deeply about their strengths and areas for growth.
*If you're wondering why your child's face doesn't appear in any photos, head over to the Beginning of the Year Parent/Guardian Survey, and answer the media release questions for me. Thank you!
CALLING ALL CLASSROOM HELPERS!
CALLING ALL CLASSROOM HELPERS!
Authentic project-based and teamwork challenges can be incredibly, well, challenging with a class of 26 energetic and ambitious seven-year-olds. If you would be willing to be a classroom helper for a full or half-day this semester, sign up for a slot (or 12) on this document. If you have any questions, please reach out!
Snack Donations Appreciated!
Snack Donations Appreciated!
With such a late lunch (1:00pm) I highly recommend that you send your child with a snack to eat at morning recess. It would also be a huge help if a couple parents would be able to donate some snacks that I could keep in the classroom for kiddos who don't or can't bring a snack. Dairy-free and peanut-free are preferred, and gluten-free is a bonus! Some suggestions are: Kashi bars, Chewy bars, popcorn, CLIF bars, or anything else you can find that is relatively filling and not too sugary. Thank you!
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Consider Donating to the GATE Classroom
Consider Donating to the GATE Classroom
As we begin our school year and face new challenges, we are seeking new ways to enrich your child's education both in person and virtually. Our current wish list includes a set of classroom cameras (~$100 ea), our own set of 6 classroom Tello drones ($150 ea) that we don't have to share, Rubiks Cubes ($12), and a hand-held vacuum cleaner! The 6th graders will also be going on THREE field trips this semester, and we will need one of the bus trips (~$100) covered by Foundation donations. Please click on the link below to donate to my Boise Foundation Account. [LOWELL/GATE/GABRIELLI,AUDREY]
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY DONATED!
IT WILL BE PUT TO GOOD USE RIGHT AWAY!
Follow our daily classroom adventures on Instagram!
Follow our daily classroom adventures on Instagram!
(I'll start posting as soon as I have confirmed which students from each school are on the No Photo List. Thanks for your patience!)
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