Sunday, April 30, 2006
Welcome Back from Nature's Classroom!
Hello, Everyone!
As reported in the last posting, some fifth graders traveled with their teachers to Andover in Connecticut for a life-time experience in their Natures' Classroom trip. The students were so excited about the trip that almost everyone wanted to share something. I have therefore left it open for these students to log on to this blogsite and write about their post-Natures' Classroom experience with the reading public. However, there are five students who were selected by their teachers to talk about what they feel about the trip. These students have their pictures posted below, and very soon each of them will answer a series of questions about what they learned. Please, welcome them as they get ready in front of the smart board to share their experiences. And please, share in their excitement by posting your comments to their responses.
Monday, April 10, 2006
5th. Grade Nature's Classroom: On, On, We Go!
What is Nature's Classroom? When Mr. Prince posed this question to Mrs. Majka, this was her response:
"Nature's Classroom is an educational experience that integrates real-life learning as well as academic learning. Students take part in daily activities that include:
1. Field group, in which they recognize and comprehend the need for balance in the real world;
2. Special Interest Classes, in which students have the responsibility of choosing what classes will meet their interests as well as require them to actively learn and set and attain their goals; and
3. Evening Activities that provide students role-playing opportunities in which they work cooperatively with a large or small group.
Nature's Classroom also provides students with an interactive, integrated learning and social experience in which children gain self-confidence, work with teachers who also become their friends, and learn the importance of being a member of a cohesive community."
Cindy, 3 years today join Dad Chris to see big brother Tyler off!
Mr. Phelps, Mr. K. and Mrs Gardner are among those helping to onload bags and baggages on to the back of a truck!
These 5th graders can't wait to go!
Friday, April 07, 2006
Spirit Week Day 5 is Favorite Book Character Day!
Guess the favorite book/movie characters these faculty members and students are depicting in the following pictures. If you get all of them right, you get a prize from Mr. Prince! BUT YOU'VE GOT TO GET ALL RIGHT!
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Spirit Week Day 4 is Backwards Day!
Backwards Day at WMS was full of fun. This day students dressed in pajamas, and wore their pants, caps and shirts backwards. A teacher dressed up in a men's suit
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Day 3 is Twins Day!
WMS brightened up on the third day of the Spirit Week with colorful dresses and uniforms of "twins". In the following pictures, they pose for pictures showing that twins and friends are for life!
