Edgewood's Tiger Talk
October 2017
Our Student
Leadership
Team!
Principal's Update
Substantial research has been done, however, to identify the skills that transcend occupation. What are those skills that make people successful across careers, and in dealing with new technologies and realities? These are what we call "21st Century Learning Skills." Two of these skills are communication and collaboration. Regardless of your field, it's critical that you're able to actively listen to others, articulate your thoughts clearly, and work productively with others.
With this in mind, one of our school goals this year is that all students will have daily opportunities to communicate ideas, emotions, opinions, conclusions, generalizations, and relationships. To do this, we work on setting up student-student conversations that encourage all students to respond, speak clearly, and talk about content. We know that when we talk about what we think and what we know, we deepen our learning. Talking (on topic, that is) makes us smarter.
How might you support this at home? Talk about current events. Who do they think should be president? Why do they think that? Push them to answer with more than "because", or "I don't know." When your child asks a question, like "Why do I have to eat this?" or "Why do bees sting?", say, "What do you think?" rather than answering the question yourself. Conversations like these help kids to take ownership over their thinking and build independent thinking skills.
We're looking forward to seeing how this focus on 21st Century Learning will both better prepare our students for their future, and improve their current achievement. Two birds, one stone!
Soup Labels!
Guidance Update from Mrs. Michlig
Our Peer Mediation program is up and running. Trained 5th graders are now on the 1st and 2nd grade playgrounds assisting with small and medium size problems. Through this the older students gain conflict resolution and leadership skills. The younger children get extra assistance and seem to really enjoy having their older peers on their playgrounds. This is another example of fostering a positive school community.
My first monthly visit to the K4 classroom included a visit to my office. The entire class came down for a quick peek to learn about the role of the school counselor. We then went back to class for a story and song about sharing.
Art Update from Ms. Nolan
- Artists in 1st-3rd grades are observing the beauty of Autumn Mum flowers. We discovered that there are hundreds of petals and rich colors like yellow, brown, dark purple, dark red, orange, and even white. Some classes are drawing gorgeous mums in a variety of techniques using crayons, colored paper, oil pastels and more.
K5 students are drawing their 1st self-portraits. They notice beautiful skin tones, eye color, and different hair color.
4th Grade is learning about Realism and viewing sunflowers to draw realistic colored pictures.
5th Grade is focusing on using Elements and Principles of Design using their name as an focal design element and incorporating pattern, repetition, unity, line, shape, color, movement, balance and rhythm.
3rd Grade Readers
Physical Education with Mr. Warnecke
In PE the 3rd-5th grade will be focusing on team-building activities, along with starting soccer. K-2 will be learning about spacial awareness through locomotor activities such as skipping and jumping. We will also be be starting throwing and catching using various types of balls. (Football, foam balls, etc.)
Student Climate Survey
Traffic Lights at Layton and 47th
Parent University
Upcoming Dates
10/7--Parent Coffee, 8-8:30 in the Library--Learn about how multiplication facts are taught now
10/7--Assembly Day--Wear Gray Shirts!
10/11--Author Visit, Grades K-210/11--EHSA Meeting, 6:30pm in the Media Center
10/21--Assembly Day--Wear Gray Shirts!
10/21--EHSA Halloween Dance, 6-8pm
10/26--Picture Retake Day
10/28--No School for Students--Staff Development Day
11/3--Early Release (1:26) for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Edgewood Elementary
Email: mboyd@greenfield.k12.wi.us
Website: http://edgewood.greenfield.schooldesk.net/
Location: 4711 S 47th St, Greenfield, WI, United States
Phone: 414-281-5750