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Cougars Stick Together
The Scream
by Edvard Munch, 1893
2nd Annual Arroyo Seco Poetry Slam
STEM Challenge: Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon
Solar Eclipse
Cougars met up at our local public library to view the solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Read Across America Spirit Week 2024
Reading Buddies Spring Semester
Join us for our first annual Arroyo Seco Poetry Slam on Friday, April 28th during recess!
Students are invited to our first annual Arroyo Seco Poetry Slam on Friday, April 28th during recess in the library. During this event, students may read an original work of poetry or their favorite poem by another poet. There is no need to memorize the poem, but students should be ready to stand in front of an audience and recite the poem of their choosing. Participation in this event is voluntary, but all participating poets will be entered into a raffle with a chance to win some awesome prizes!
May the 4th Be With You 2023
Reading Buddies Fall Semester
Maker Monday!
Diwali Diya Candle Project
LAPL Summer Reading
Express Yourself!
It's time to get ready for Summer reading! This year's theme for Los Angeles Public Library's Summer reading program is "Express Yourself." Students are encouraged to use their voice in their own creative way this summer!
How to Play
Register online (https://www.lapl.org/summer) or in person. Collect your participation prize, badge book, and FREE book at any library location.
Earn badges for reading and completing fun, learning-based activities.
Read for one hour = 1 badge
Complete an activity = 1 badge
Earn 15 badges and be entered into branch and grand prize drawings! Prizes include Amazon gift cards, an iPad, a skateboard deck with original art by graffiti artist Man One, memberships to LA Zoo, and more!
The reading program officially starts this Monday, June 6th, but you can register online now. Go Cougars. 🐾
Y'All West Book Festival Field Trip
On Saturday, April 30, 2022, a group of 4th through 8th graders had the opportunity to attend the Y'All West Book Festival. There were over 60 authors and presenters including New York Times Bestsellers along with local and acclaimed young adult and middle grade writers, plus notable TV, film, video game, and comic creators.
Read Across America Spirit Week
Monday: Read a book about a different culture and wear something that represents your culture or hometown.
Tuesday: Read a book about an influential athlete and wear something to represent your favorite sport or sports team.
Wednesday: Read a book about a famous American and dress like them.
Thursday: Read a book that makes you smile and wear a silly outfit.
Friday: Books brighten our lives! Wear bright or neon colors.
Dot Day 2021
The Dot Song by Emily Arrow and Peter H. Reynolds
Song by Emily Arrow
Mr. Koneazny's Third Grade Class
Ms. Moreno's Kindergarten Class
National Poetry Month 2021
National Poet Laureate Joy Harjo
We learned about the National Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo. Check out this short video from PBS Kids and The Little Free Library to learn more about Ms. Harjo's journey to become one of the mot well-recognized poets in the world.
We even wrote our own "Remember" poems inspired by Ms. Harjo. Check out some of our shared poetry below.
Poem-Mobiles: Crazy Car Poems
by J. Patrick Lewis, Douglas Florian, and Jeremy Holmes
Drawings by Ms. Moreno's Kindergarten Class, Cohort A
May the 4th Be With You
The Galaxy Needs You
In honor of May the 4th Be With You we read The Galaxy Needs You, written by Caitlin Kennedy and illustrated by Eda Kaban, Listen to Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ashoka Tano, read The Galaxy Needs You by clicking here.
Buddy the Porg
Felipe, 3rd Grade
Porg
Harley, 3rd Grade
Porg
Sebastian, 3rd Grade
Porg
Mia, 3rd Grade
STEAM Week: After the Fall, How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again by Dan Santat
After the Fall Read Aloud.mp4After the Fall, How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again
After reading After the Fall, How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again, students were challenged to create a device that would protect an egg from a fall using materials they had around the house. By using our Engineering and Design skills, we were able to sketch, draw, and/or create a physical model to illustrate how we could solve a problem.
Are you inspired to make your own egg protection device? If so, please email a photo of your design to Ms. Kopp .
Kayla
Kindergarten
Emi
4th Grade
Gabriella
Kindergarten
Cora
Kindergarten
Maximiliano
Kindergarten
Kaleb
Kindergarten
Metzi
Second Grade
Francisco
Second Grade
Steven
First Grade
Ethan D.
Kindergarten
Ethan M.
Kindergarten
Natalia
Kindergarten
Mia T.
Kindergarten
Dylan
Kindergarten
Violeta
Kindergarten
Crosby
Kindergarten
Ezra
Kindergarten
Kally
Kindergarten
STEAM Week: How to Catch a Snowman
How to Catch A Snowman Read Aloud.mp4How to Catch a Snowman
After reading How to Catch a Snowman by Andy Elkerton, students were challenged to create their snowman trap using materials they had around the house. By using our Engineering and Design skills, we were able to sketch, draw, and/or create a physical model to illustrate how we could solve a problem.
Are you inspired to make your own Snowman Trap? If so, please email a photo of your Snowman Trap to Ms. Kopp .
Kayla
Kindergarten
Isabella
Kindergarten
Marco
1st Grade
Richard
1st Grade
Steven
1st Grade
Angelica
1st Grade
Daena
1st Grade
Felix
First Grade
STEAM Week: Turkey Obstacle Course
The Great Turkey Race Read Aloud.mp4The Great Turkey Race
After reading The Great Turkey Race by Steve Metzger, students were challenged to create their own turkey obstacle course using materials they had around the house. By using our Engineering and Design skills, we were able to sketch, draw, and/or create a physical model to illustrate how we could solve a problem.
Are you inspired to make your own Turkey Obstacle course? If so, please email your Turkey Obstacle Course to Ms. Kopp .
Emi
4th Grade
Henry
4th Grade
Xavier
4th Grade
Emma
4th Grade
Gracie
4th Grade
Erick
2nd Grade
Cristiano
2nd Grade
Nallely
1st Grade
Isabella
Kindergarten
Kayden
4th Grade
Leandro, Kindergarten
Election Week 2020
Donut Forget to Vote
Watch this video and draw your own "Donut Forget to Vote" flier!
Here is an example for inspiration.
Sarah B.
4th Grade
Book Fair Pajama Day 2020
Gabi C., from Ms. Varga's class, knows how to cuddle up with a good book on pajama day!
Digital Citizenship Week 2020
Ezra C.
Kindergarten
Ezra participated in unplugged coding activities. He is showcasing a reverse alphabet code, a number code, a color code, and a Caesar Cipher. For more information on unplugged coding, click here.
International Dot Day 2020
Kayla C.
Kindergarten
Charlotte R.
Kindergarten
Leonardo R.
Kindergarten
Eric E.
Kindergarten
Sebastian H.
3rd Grade
Samantha A.
6th Grade
Andres C.
1st Grade
Angelica
1st Grade
Elsie R.
1st Grade
Leia H.
1st Grade
Felix S.
1st Grade
STEAM Week: It's Not a Box
"It's Not a Box, It's a House"
Leonardo R.
Kindergarten
"It's Not A Box"
Kayla C.
Kindergarten
"It's Not A Box"
Leonardo B.
Kindergarten
"STEAM Box"
Kaylee Sanchez
1st Grade
"Dinosaur Library"
Lorenzo M.
1st Grade
"Nap Nook"
Marco K.
1st Grade
STEAM Week: If I Built A School
Nathan R.
3rd Grade
This is a school that coexists with dinosaurs. The school has a petting zoo where students can interact with the dinosaurs and find out more about them.
Reyes T.
4th Grade
Emi
4th Grade
Isaac V.
4th Grade
Virtual MOCA: September 2020
Andres C.
1st Grade
