Gombert Project Arrow

Week of September 15th

During the upcoming week, a pre-assessment will be given to determine the students' current knowledge of change, theme, and their ability to interpret implicit meanings. They will also be introduced to generalizations and will learn that they are broad statements about a subject based on information, observations, and experiences. This is a major skill that students will be required to apply during future literary analyses. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Have a great week!

Week of September 8th

Students are making great progress on their creativity projects. It has been wonderful observing their workmanship. I recall one student saying, "This project is so fun!" Their creativity and indviduality are very apparent, and it's a joy to see. Our goal will be for students to complete their work by the end of the week. If time allows, each learner will share a portion of their project with their classmates. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me via email. Have a great week!

Week of September 1st

During the upcoming week, we will continue to work on our introductory project. Students will be encouraged to consider their passions, desires, and interests. We have begun the process of brainstorming ideas. Each learner has been exposed to the components of creativity, and the hope is that they will consider these throughout the design process. Also, I would like to remind any students who have not yet turn in their supplies to bring them in as soon as possilble. Finally, I'd like to remind you about the parent survey. This will help me to learn more about your child. Click HERE if you still need to complete the questionniare. I am looking forward to another wonderful week with your children. Enjoy your weekend!

Week of August 25th

I am extremely excited to have a new crew of PA students, and I am confident we are going to have an awesome year! Students will begin Project Arrow on Monday, August 25th. This week, we will begin to create a community in our classroom through the use of team building activities. They will be encouraged to communicate and collaborate with one another to be successful.

Students will also begin a project that will help them to consider what their passions, interests, and desires are. They will be creating a pictorial representation of these ideas. They will be encouraged to integrate the components of creativity (fluency, flexiblity, originality, and elaboration) throughout the design process. Prior to beginning the project, we will be reading a book entitled Sarabella's Thinking Cap by Judith Byron Schachner. My hope is that this text will inspire thoughtful ideas for their project.

Please be aware that your child brought home a teacher bio, PA schedule, and a supply list last Friday. You can also find a digital copy of the supply list as well as the schedule on the homepage of the PA Google site. Please have your child bring in their supplies no later than Friday, August 29th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.