Teamwork Towers 2011
Thursday, September 8th, 2011KPICASA_GALLERY(teamworktowers2011)
Archive for September, 2011
Class activities for Thursday, September 8
Thursday, September 8th, 2011We continued to learn new procedures and meet new people today:
- We practiced walking in line and lining up.
- We talked about when and how to doodle, and when not to.
- We talked about if we should have class rules or not. The class decided that we should have rules, and we’ll work on those soon.
- We talked about what makes a good team.
- Students practiced their teamwork skills by building straw towers. The tallest, free-standing tower won:
Notes:
- Team Day is Friday, September 9 from 9:30-11:00 am. The class will be completing team-building activities in student groups. Can you help? Instructions will be provided!
- School Supply list
- Need to update your contact information or send in your email address or phone number? Do that here. You can skip the paper “Family Contact Information” form if you want to use the online form.
- Parents and family members, find out more information about our class here.
- Students, visit StudentCentral here.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
- More class information…
Class activities for Wednesday, September 7
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011We continued to learn new procedures and meet new people today:
- Teams elected team captains.
- Students worked on a cursive quiz.
- We learned about behavior expectations for the office, cafeteria and playground.
- We played People Bingo and SWAT! to learn about everyone in class!
- We started to learn the McGrath Pledge in sign language.
Notes:
- Team Day is Friday, September 9 from 9:30-11:00 am. The class will be completing team-building activities in student groups. Can you help? Instructions will be provided!
- School Supply list
- Need to update your contact information or send in your email address or phone number? Do that here. You can skip the paper “Family Contact Information” form if you want to use the online form.
- Parents and family members, find out more information about our class here.
- Students, visit StudentCentral here.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
- More class information…
Class activities for Tuesday, September 6
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011Welcome back to school! Today was filled with get-to-know-you activities and procedures. Here are some highlights:
- We played a game to share some news from the summer.
- Students took the Mr. Howd test; most failed!
- Students made locker signs and chose lockers and partners.
- We took a tour of our new planners. Parents, look in the planners for a bunch of paperwork for you to fill out. That’s your homework!
- We discussed class jobs.
Notes:
- Team Day is Friday, September 9 from 9:30-11:00 am. The class will be completing team-building activities in student groups. Can you help? Instructions will be provided!
- School Supply list
- Need to update your contact information or send in your email address or phone number? Do that here. You can skip the paper “Family Contact Information” form if you want to use the online form.
- Parents and family members, find out more information about our class here.
- Students, visit StudentCentral here.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
- More class information…
