Chicken Coop Construction
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
We are starting the construction of our chicken coop. The baby chicks arrive on April 28th. We ordered Barred Rock, Partridge Rock, Red Star, Buff Orpington, and Silver-laced Wyandottes hens. All are looking forward to this project. Read more...
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Construction Projects
Some work between achievement tests
We have our annual achievement testing this week. We also managed to get a lot of other work done today--story writing, pin maps, reading, and waiting for music class. Read more...
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Class Work
Thursday Work
Thursday, February 12, 2009
This is a small sample of our work this Thursday. Pin Map of Australia, New Hampshire history, and a little afternoon work with perspective drawing and oil pastels. Read more...
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Class Work
Reading Group
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
In Mr. Nichols reading group the students are reading "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull--the students love the book. In the Jr. High reading group the students are reading their reports on Henry VIII and his six wives. Later today the students will watch Richard III. Read more...
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Reading Group
Wednesday Work
Playing "Apples to Apples" during lunch, finishing up the puzzle of Henry VIII for reading group, and glueing down the glass on the mosaics. Read more...
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Class Work
Robotics
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The students competed in a timed labyrinth challenge this week. Next week the students use light sensors to complete a timed line-counting challenge called "The Warehouse." Read more...
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Robotics
MathCounts Competition
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Students gearing up for the MathCounts competition. This year the competition was held at McKelvie School in Bedford. We had a lot of fun and were pleased with our work. Read more...
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Competitions
Friday Skiing
Friday, February 6, 2009
skiing feb |
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Skiing
Pizza Business
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Students working on the Jr. High Business (Pizza.) The students handle accounting, ordering, and distribution. The proceeds fund the class trip (this year is England and Iceland.) Read more...
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Class Work
February Spelling Bee
We had our monthly spelling bee today. After a long battle, fifth-grader Sara won the bee. Congratulations to all! Read more...
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Class Work
Class Work
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Working on French irregular verbs and French grammar. There is a picture of Henry VIII in the background with his six wives. The Jr. High is studying Henry VIII in preparation for our trip to England and Iceland. In England we will visit Hampton Court, home of Henry VIII.
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Class Work
Ancient Greek Class
Many students are studying ancient Greek this year. We have enjoyed the new language and it corresponds with our humanities unit on Alexandria. Read more...
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Class Work
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