The students in room 208 were awarded the Touch of Class award by Channel 9. I am so very proud of everyone for making Melese feel part of our room from day one. I am sure it wasn't easy moving from Ethiopia to Wausau, Wisconsin. Our motto has always been "kindness is universal", but after our diversity unit wrapped up, we added "one person can make a difference". On the first day of Melese's arrival we reflected on our mottos and acted upon them.
Each student has embraced our new student through kindness and compassion. As we were filmed and interviewed for our award, it was great to see each and every student in our room shine with pride. We are able to see how well we work together to obtain success and that is a great feeling! I will keep you informed on the time and date of our Touch of Class episode.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The French and Indian War
In order to show an understanding of the French and Indian war, each student will create a finished project that displays their artistic and or creative side. Realizing that all students are not the same, I have provided a list of possible projects. Chose wisely, and use the guided tour of the war to create your project.
1. Chose a person from the war and draw a portrait that captures this person’s importance in the war. Present facts and information that tell why they are significant.
2. A diorama is a 3-dimensional miniature scene (often constructed in a box-like object). Choose a battle or event from the war and reconfigure it in a diorama. Write a summary to explain the event.
3. Compose a song or a poem base on your knowledge of the French and Indian War.
4. Construct an alphabet book covering the French and Indian War. Find a word for each letter and create an illustration, or use the computer to find an image. This book can be done with paper or electronically.
5. Write a storybook for a younger student (7-10 years old) covering the main points and events of the war.
6. Create a poster for the French and Indian War. Think Tri-fold.
7. Create a timeline of the war, Complete with images and major events.
1. Chose a person from the war and draw a portrait that captures this person’s importance in the war. Present facts and information that tell why they are significant.
2. A diorama is a 3-dimensional miniature scene (often constructed in a box-like object). Choose a battle or event from the war and reconfigure it in a diorama. Write a summary to explain the event.
3. Compose a song or a poem base on your knowledge of the French and Indian War.
4. Construct an alphabet book covering the French and Indian War. Find a word for each letter and create an illustration, or use the computer to find an image. This book can be done with paper or electronically.
5. Write a storybook for a younger student (7-10 years old) covering the main points and events of the war.
6. Create a poster for the French and Indian War. Think Tri-fold.
7. Create a timeline of the war, Complete with images and major events.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year room 208 families. I hope that your vacation was relaxing and fulfilling. Today, we started a story that was based on the book The Relatives Came written by Cynthia Rylant. We are asking everyone to go home and share their favorite family stories when relatives came to your house or you went to theirs. Have your child write it down and bring it back to school to share. Have fun telling some great tales together.
We are also sharing our New Year goals this week. Having a Junior, allowed our family to think that this 2012 will bring college choices, a scary, but exciting goal for our daughter. It is also a great opportunity to set goals with your child for 2012.
Once again, Happy New Year!
Mrs. Heinrich
We are also sharing our New Year goals this week. Having a Junior, allowed our family to think that this 2012 will bring college choices, a scary, but exciting goal for our daughter. It is also a great opportunity to set goals with your child for 2012.
Once again, Happy New Year!
Mrs. Heinrich
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