Super Recess After The Snowstorm!

Today was an amazing day at recess!  These 2+feet of snow on our playground made for quite a scene!  The kids looked like a bunch of little gophers jumping up and down in the snow!  So funny and so awesome!  Lots of smiles and laughter for sure!  I wish I could have gotten more fun images for you all to see, but I was having a hard time getting around out there! The snow was a bit deep for me, too!  Haha!

Thanks, Stella! Ha!

Field Trip Announcement!!!!

Our Maple Sugaring Field Trip scheduled for Wednesday, March 15th has been CHANGED to NEXT Wednesday, March 22nd!!!  We're so lucky to have this opportunity and look forward to the trip!  We'll be leaving RES at 11:10 and will return to school by 2:15.  We'll eat lunch at RES before we leave.  Bringing an extra snack to school would be a GREAT idea - kids can refuel when we return to RES at 2:15.  Thanks!

Taking a Trip.....Around Vermont!!!

Teams of kids in our class have been asked to plan a trip around the state.....what are some of the special places that people could visit?  Where are they located?  How would they get there?  How long would it take?  How far would they travel?   Working together, kids have decided their destinations and are plotting these places on an interactive map.  Stay tuned!  We'll be posting these maps on our blog for you to see and enjoy!  We're realizing just how much there is to love about our state, and we're seeing how these businesses contribute to our Vermont Economy!  Our tours are also helping us learn about Vermont's Geography and very special landscape!

Introducing "Empathy".....

Here it is!  The world premiere of our video!  We hope you enjoy it!  Thanks again, to Mr. L and Mrs. D for their caring and support with putting it together! And kids.....you rock!
Your Forever Fan,
:)Mrs. B.

We're at the finish line!

Our class is completing our Social Issues Book Club work this week.  Students are constructing Literary Essays based on their reading, this time digging a bit deeper.....and exploring bigger themes and messages in their books.  How are characters handling the struggles and conditions of their situations?  What are the underlying social issues that are being described in their books?  Are there lessons to be learned?

We're also wrapping up our special video project this week, and hope to share it with you all before the break!  We're excited to show you our hard work and creativity! Stay tuned....

Recently our class was mentioned in a literacy blog called "Two Writing Teachers" where our district literacy coach, Beth Moore, and others post literacy work from teachers, celebrations and instructional strategies.  Our recent work with Empathy caught Beth's attention, as did our writing and posting outside our classroom.

Here's a link to her blog, and the picture/caption she posted.

Two Writing Teachers

Momix Field Trip Update!

A note from Mrs. Rankin about TOMORROW! (February 14th)

Hello 4th Grade Families!

As you all know we were scheduled to go to the Flynn theater on Monday to see an awesome show--MOMIX. Due to the snow the show has been rescheduled to Tuesday.  Due to the switch we have a few spare chaperone seats available. Please email Darcie Rankin at darcierankin@cesuvt.org if you would like to attend (8:30school departure and noon return time--12 dollar fee).

Thanks Everyone!

MUSIC TO OUR EARS..... :)

Thanks, Ben, for your hard work and for so thoughtfully creating the soundtrack for our class project! Fantastic! We're looking forward to putting all the pieces together over the next week and bringing everyone's talents and heart together into one wonderful product!  Thanks so much to Mrs. D and to Mr. Langevin for their time, energy, and expertise in teaming with us, too!  

Stay tuned for more news and updates in the week ahead!