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Hello BWSD Families!
Hello BWSD Families!
Welcome to my website. Here you will find out about everything your amazing STEAM students have been designing in the Creation Station. You will also find contact information for me.
I will be updating this site every few weeks as we study new concepts. I will post any important information right here on the home screen. Individual goals will be posted for each grade level under the appropriate tab. Check back often for the latest news!
BREAKING NEWS! THIS IS NOT A BOOK CHECKOUT WEEK (3/11).
3/30
- On March 30, the district began distance learning. Please see the letter that was sent out on March 28th for more information!
3/11
- The nice weather is finally upon us! (Hopefully at least!). Below are some great ways to incorporate STEAM and literacy while still enjoying the outdoors.
- Book fair will be occurring at Paynter from March 23rd-March 30th during your child's regularly scheduled STEAM/Media class. Please contact the PTA with any questions.
- Paynter Families- Students will be given the option to take home some books from the library. We have to periodically go through our shelves and remove books to make room for newer, more popular books. If your child brings home a library book and the barcode is crossed off (typically in black marker), then it is a book that can stay at home forever. I understand this can be confusing, so if you're ever unsure, please don't hesitate to reach out, but look for the barcode (usually on the back of the book, and not the same as the barcode used for purchasing the book) and if it's crossed out, it is a free book the student chose to keep.
3/3
- It's Read Across America Week! A wonderful way to celebrate is by reading aloud as a family! Below is a link to some new exciting books you could read aloud as a family, as well as Read Across America activities to do at home! (These are not sponsored or required activities; just some fun ways to help you encourage reading and literacy with your child!)
- McAnnulty Families- please remember that book fair is Friday, March 6th! Both Mrs. Froligher and I highly recommend using the eWallet method for payment!
- Whitehall Families- Please remember that book fair is coming up soon. A flyer was sent home over the weekend about volunteering. Please follow the link (https://volunteer.scholastic.com/#/signup/B8nrKH5Nt ) or contact Mrs. Froliger at kfrohliger@bwschools.net if you're interested!
- Paynter Families- Students will be given the option to take home some books from the library. We have to periodically go through our shelves and remove books to make room for newer, more popular books. If your child brings home a library book and the barcode is crossed off (typically in black marker), then it is a book that can stay at home forever. I understand this can be confusing, so if you're ever unsure, please don't hesitate to reach out, but look for the barcode (usually on the back of the book, and not the same as the barcode used for purchasing the book) and if it's crossed out, it is a free book the student chose to keep.
2/24
- If you're interested, here are some articles on the importance of STEAM and how to implement it at home!
- McAnnulty families- our classes will be attending book fair on March 6th!
- I will be out of the classroom 2/24-2/26 to attend a conference, but students will still be completing their regularly planned activities with a guest teacher!
2/13
- This week, we have tons of fun Valentine's STEAM projects. Check out some examples you could try at home.
- Valentine's Day is also a great chance to practice reading and creating. Students can make Valentines, write special messages, and share books with loved ones.
- Paynter families only-
- I am starting to go through our book collection in the library. I will be removing some older books and making room for new books. Instead of just getting rid of books and magazines, students will hopefully have the opportunity to take some books home. If you child brings home a book and the barcode is slashed out, that means it is a book they can keep at home forever. It does not need returned to the library. If you have any questions about this, please let me know.
- Kids Heart Challenge: We are proud to say that Paynter Elementary is raising money and heart healthy awareness with the American Heart Association!! If you have any questions after you look over the flyer please let me know, or for more information you can access it online at heart.org/kidsheartchallenge Please consider registering online and donating today!
2/5
- We are in need of some supplies to replenish our stock! If anyone would like to donate, we are in need of pipe cleaners and straws. Thank you for helping our students continue to be makers!
- First grade got to be authors, illustrators, actors/actresses, and publishers over the last few weeks! They wrote, illustrated, and narrated their own class book based on The Snowman by Raymond Briggs.
- Check out the first grade tab to view their videos!
- P.S.- Mrs. Buglar's class will be added soon!
1/27
- We are in need of some supplies to replenish our stock! If anyone would like to donate, we are in need of pipe cleaners and straws. Thank you for helping our students continue to be makers!
- Paynter families- I can't wait until family literacy night on Thursday and hope to see you there!
- McAnnulty families- please follow the link to view the note about book fair volunteers from Mrs. Froeligher!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tl5B9QYYddTLVa9gNjG0nj0GxmlbmoaCrDSsQqjYsYA/edit?usp=sharing
1/16
- I will not be in the media center a few days this weekend due to field trips I am attending with various groups of students. Your child may participate in different activities than the ones listed as our goals depending on the day.
- Check out fourth grade's research projects! I learned a lot about the different organs in our body! They are listed under the fourth grade page.
- This is not a book checkout week. The next book checkout will be the week of Jan. 27th.
1/8
- Welcome back! It is a book checkout week, so please be sure students are returning their books. They can't check out new ones until their old ones are returned. Books will be due the week of January 27th.
- Check out the second grade tab on the website! Many classes have finished their planet research projects, and they turned out awesome!
12/19
- I hope everyone has a safe and relaxing winter break!
- If anyone gets new shoes over the holidays, we would love donations of empty shoe boxes! Our current stock has been depleted by great projects such as pinball machines, homemade board games, gingerbread houses, and more!
- I have been encouraging students to read a lot over their break; reading as a family is a great way to build key literacy skills. Hopefully they brought a great story home from the library to share!
- The next book checkout will be the week of Jan. 8th! Please make sure books are returned before your child's STEAM/Media class or they will not be able to check out new books!
12/11
- This is a book checkout week! Books will be due the week of January 8th. I will be encouraging students to read over holiday break, so that is a great thing to reinforce at home as well.
- Please make sure all library books are sent back. Students can’t check out new ones if they have books out. Please make sure they are returned before library class this week. We have a lot forgetting their books.
- For anyone looking for fun things to do, check out the Kidsburgh website! It has a list of so many activities that are going on around the area for children. https://www.kidsburgh.org/ (This is in no way sponsored, or encouraged by the district, just my way of providing you some resources in case you're looking for activities in the next few weeks!!).
12/3/19
- I hope everyone had a great break! Special thanks to anyone who donated to our class Donors Choose Project! Your contribution helped fund our project in just 6 days! They'll be put to great use!
- This is not a book checkout week. Books will be due the week of 12/11.
- There are so many great events going on this time of year! If you need any ideas please let me know. The Gingerbread competition downtown is one of my personal favorites, and making your own gingerbread house is a great STEAM activity as a family. Let me know if you ever need ideas for things to do at home to encourage STEAM.
- This is also a great time of year to share stories. Read books, write stories for family members, or share stories about past traditions, loved ones, etc. This is a great way to bring more literacy into your home.
11/28/19
- Please consider giving to our class's Donor's Choose project this holiday season! This is a great way to help us get new tools for our classroom. https://www.donorschoose.org/project/full-steam-ahead-changing-the-world-wit/4628543/
11/20/19
- This is a book checkout week! Books will be due the week of 12/11.
- We are running low on straws (paper or plastic), and would appreciate any donations! Thanks in advance for helping us with our amazing projects.
- Third grade is almost finished with their green screen reports! Check out the third grade tab of the website and find your child's teacher's folder to see watch their reports. You're sure to learn a lot!
11/12/19
- I will be available at Paynter during conferences from 5-8 on Thursday! I didn't schedule any conferences, but feel free to reach out or stop by!
- Book fair was a huge success! Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers, and the students/families who sent in donations. We couldn't have been as successful without you! I hope all students enjoy their books.
- Books are due the week of Nov. 20th.
11/1/19
- Paynter Families- Get ready for BOOK FAIR!! Please send money with your child on the day they have STEAM/Media class.
- Books are due this week. Please make sure your child brings back their books before their class!
10/24/19
- This is a week focused on STEAM. Books are due the week of 11/1.
10/16/19
- This is a book checkout week! Books need to be returned the week of Nov. 1st! Please make sure students have their books back before their library class.
- Book fair is coming up at Paynter! If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up at this link- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qB9RJlaZkwzibtoe_lKb4cH02N7Qgd2ubEzglvtZ4aM/edit?usp=sharing
- We are in need of some more donations! We've used a lot of supplies in recent projects, and will need some more for exciting projects the rest of this fall! If you are able to send in any of these supplies, it is much appreciated!
- Donation items- Masking tape, q tips, googly eyes, Styrofoam cups, toilet paper/paper towel rolls, and plastic bottles (not water bottles, but sturdier containers such as snack containers).
10/4/19
- Our first book checkout was a success! Students loved finding the perfect book to take home and read. Please remember the books will be due every two weeks. The next book checkout will begin the week of October 16th. Please make sure your child brings their book in before their library class that week.
- We are still in need of donations! Thank you to all of the families that already donated; your supplies are already being put to great use.
9/27/19
- Check out the updated goals for each grade level! Everyone is working on the same goal this week; CHECK OUT SUPER AWESOME BOOKS!
- Books will be due back during the rotation beginning on October 16th.
- We are in need of some library supplies! Please consider donating. We really appreciate it! This allows me to bring many fun and exciting lessons to your students. Please label all supplies with library!
- Suggested donations for each grade level:
- Kindergarten- Tissues
- 1st- Cleaning/Clorox Wipes
- 2nd- Rubber bands
- 3rd- Masking tape
- 4th- Straws (plastic is fine, but fourth grade mentioned wanting to save the turtles, so paper straws would be awesome!)
- 5th- Large cardboard boxes broken down (We'll need these for a Sphero project soon!)
- Suggested donations for each grade level:
- Also, check out these cool events going on in our area!
- RADical Days event schedule- https://www.radworkshere.org/pages/radical-days-2019
- Block Kids Contest- (See the PDF Flyer below)
- *****I found or was told about these events, but I do not personally know anything about them/how they are run. Feel free to check them out as something fun to do outside of school.*****
2019 Block Kids Flyer AND Registration.pdfPage updated
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