Students in second grade worked with partners to count a collection. They discussed counting efficiently and decided that meant fast and accurate. First, they estimated how many items were in their bag and then they figured out a plan to count them. Some grouped by tens, some put tens into hundreds and some counted by ones. Which was more efficient? Then, they recorded their math work to show their plan and did a gallery walk to observe how their classmates organized their collections. Second graders are mathematicians!
During gym class, students in third grade played four-way pinball. They worked as a team to defend their bowling pins from being knocked down by the other teams. They rotated through the four colors so they each were responsible to defend the different spaces. When there were only two teams left, the teams who were out were able to go into the common areas, find the balls and throw them to knock down the team's pins. Students showed great sportsmanship when they won AND when they lost.
Students in kindergarten read the story a House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle. They discussed the characters and the home they live in. Each student chose their favorite character and sketched it, added the environment and labeled their drawings. Students were challenged to use at least four colors in their drawings. These are the first steps to becoming writers.
The fourth grade teachers greeted students with giant high-fives as they arrived. Music was playing, kids were welcomed and the vibe was, we are happy to see you. Some jumped up, some gave a gentle hi-five and others avoided it all together. What a great way to start the day!
During science today, first graders mowed their alfalfa and grass. They discussed what it needs to grow and what will happen next, now that they have mowed it. What a great haircut!
Fourth graders worked with their text clubs to read Three Native Nations and then discussed how the legend of the Tatanka helps explain the life of the Sioux. They discussed the vocabulary revered and nourished and determined how they were used in the text. Students are so engaged when they work with and learn from each other!
Students in fifth grade made leaf rubbings during art class today. They discussed the texture of the leaves and used black crayons and pressure to make the rubbings appear. The students chose cool colors or warm colors for the leaves and the background to make them pop. Absolutely gorgeous!
Students in kindergarten practice counting accurately. They're learning to match numbers to the correct quantities. When they play with a partner, they learn to take turns, share materials and encourage each other. Kindergarten is a great place to learn!
Kindergarten Bus Riders Orientation-New first graders and kindergarten students are invited to a bus orientation on Tuesday, August 19, at 9:30 AM at LaPerche. You do not need to register; just show up at LaPerche! You can park near the flagpole or on the school side of th edriveway and enter through door #1.
New Student Tour-New students are invited to LaPerche on Tuesday, August 19 at 10:15 AM for a tour with school principal, Julie Dorsey. The tour will immediately follow the bus rider orientation. You do not need to register; just show up at LaPerche! You can park near the flagpole and enter through door #1.
New Student Tour-New students are invited to LaPerche on Tuesday, August 19 at 10:15 AM for a tour with school principal, Julie Dorsey. The tour will immediately follow the bus rider orientation. You do not need to register; just show up at LaPerche! You can park near the flagpole and enter through door #1.
Kindergarten friends created their own sun hats using a variety of materials during their library media stem class. The project came from the Boston Museum of Science, and the kids were challenged to engineer a sun hat that would shade their face, ears, and neck. The students could use a variety of materials and then they had to test and improve the hat to see if it met all of the criteria. Engineering and inventing at its best!
Kindergarten friends were learning about the teen numbers today. Their goal was to see them in groups of five or 10 and then count on. Students looked at the picture of the dots and then shared their thinking. Next, they worked with a partner to count the amount of objects in a cup using a 10 frame. We want the students to visualize groups to help make counting easier.
LaPerche school celebrated the beauty of their diversity today with a Celebration of Nations Parade. Students dressed to represent their heritage. Germany, Nigeria, Italy, Laos, Portugal, India, Guatemala, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Japan, Ireland, Columbia, China, and England are some of the countries represented. One student shared that it is important to learn about other cultures so we respect them. Another shared how her heritage represents multiple countries because her ancestors are from multiple places. Student shared some of the differences from their ancestors countries compared to America where they live today. We also celebrated how we are all American. LaPerche is a wonderful place to learn and grow!
First graders use Make 50 Cards to add two digits. They worked with partners to determine if the two cards they pulled equaled 50, was less than 50 or more than 50. Partners helped each other determine how much was shown on each card and what the total was when they added the two cards together. The students used a variety of strategies and specific math vocabulary.
The two fourth grade classrooms came together for their math mini lesson today at LaPerche. During the warm-up or the Launch, they were challenged to create an addition equation and a multiplication equation to match the tape diagram displayed. They shared the equations with their partners to ensure they had the same answer. If they didn't, they discussed and figured out the errors. Fourth grade is full of mathematicians at LaPerche.
In second grade at LaPerche, partners read part of the story, Change Makers, and worked together to answer the close read questions. Partners support each other as they read by finding the answers in the story together, ensuring all voices are heard and helping a friend sound out words when needed. When partners support each other, everyone learns!
During Library media class, fourth grade students read The Boy who Harnessed the Wind. They were challenged to build a windmill to save a Lego figure from a flood as the boy built a windmill to bring electricity and running water to his village. The students used recycled materials and collaborated with their team to design their windmill. They tested their inventions, failed, and made improvements as needed. What creative students who persevered through the challenge!
During recess, fourth graders have the option of coming to the music room and playing a song on the recorder for Miss Casey. If they have note accuracy and rhythm accuracy, and their fingerings are correct, they earn their next karate belt. Check out the bottom of your child's recorder to see how many belts they've earned. Way to go fourth graders!
In first grade art class, students painted landscapes showing depth with foreground, middleground, and background. The class looked at the house across the street and saw how small the houses are when they're far away. The lesson was conducted using guided drawing as the teacher modeled each part for the students. The results were masterpieces!
In fourth grade, mathematicians were renaming mixed numbers as fractions greater than 1. After students solved the problem, they shared with their partners, and then were challenged to solve it another way.
LaPerche students had a blast in the snow today with their friends. Spending time outside, playing in the snow, enjoying nature and being creative was a great way to spend recess!
