What's Happening at Arroyo?
January 15, 2016
Happy New Year Arroyo!
Happy January! Check out the exciting things that are happening at Arroyo! If you have something you'd like to share with your colleagues, please let me know and I'll add it to our next edition! Enjoy!
Snowmen Math in Miss Duff's Class
Check out the mathematical thinking from the kindergartners in Miss Duff's class! Not only are students thinking critically, they are collaborating, communicating and expressing their creativity! Way to go with the 4 C's!
Mrs. Lukkes' Students Explore Force and Motion
Students in Mrs. Lukkes' class were so engaged as they explored force and motion through their balls and ramps lab. Way to go scientists!
Potato Head Science in Mrs. Johnston's Class
Students in Mrs. Johnston's applied their scientific knowledge by working collaboratively in groups to create a Potato Head that would survive in a given environment. Students then explained their rationale for designing the Potato Head the way that they did. Great way to incorporate the 4 C's into the science curriculum!
Bubble Gum Letters: A Persuasive Writing Activity
As we enter into the third phase in our ELA Framework, students will be focusing on expressing thoughts, ideas, and feelings through persuasive writing. Check out the video to see a great way to incorporate this text type into your instruction.
Bubble Gum Letters: A Persuasive Writing Activity
A Mindset for Learning by Kristine Mraz and Christine Hertz
Here's a book to help students discover a mindset for academic success!