Realtor, John Patrick Schutz writes ” Harvesting of ice for storage purposes and meal enhancement at restaurants began commercially in the USA in 1805 and demand skyrocketed as modern convenience and the middle class both expanded to become part of the everyday life of the young USA. The ice was stored in three ice houses,… Read More Throwback from Ms. Eyer’s Library Critical Thinking Challenges: Then and Now
Is it possible to put math and reading together in a meaningful way and have fun doing it? You bet it is! This week Mrs. Kuhn, Mrs. Schaefer and Mrs. Bolte’s students will read, Only One by Marc Harshman. This book is centered around a county fair and features inspiring, delightful illustrations that show how single things can… Read More Only One
Dear Families, Second grade students are about to embark on a Social Studies unit titled, “Then and Now”. Students will examine, recognize and identify patterns of continuity and change in communities as well as ask geographic questions about where places are located and why. In order to ask students to effectively research the history of… Read More Callling All Photographs: Then and Now
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This time of year, especially Valentine’s Day, we try to express our love to others and show concern for others. Each and every one of us has the power to make others feel better or worse. Making others feel better is much more fun and actually makes us feel good too. Kindness is to act friendly,… Read More February Challenge
Challenge yourself with this game of MatchSticks! The rules of Matchsticks seem very easy, but the puzzles can be much more complicated than you have thought! Your goal in this game is to take away a required number of matches so as to form the required quantity of squares. When the game starts, 9 small… Read More Novel Games: MatchSticks
Mrs. Yelin’s and Mrs. Narciso’s first grade classes have been working hard with all types of writing: personal narrative, small moments and nonfiction how-to! A classroom celebration will be held On December 22nd Students will share their writing piece, make a small winter craft and have a yummy snack. The student “How-To” publications were turned… Read More Winter Writer’s Celebration
The recent monthly challenge, research a bird of your choice, has ignited the conversation of animal sanctuaries, conversations and zoos. When visiting the library this week, second grade students will post a proposition OR opposition response to the statement: Resolution: Zoos Provide Educational Opportunities. You must use evidence from the articles and videos provided on this page to support your position. Remember… Read More Proposition or Opposition