Busy Day Traveling Vermont

On Tuesday, 4th Graders at RES had the chance to visit the State House, the Vermont History Museum, and the Ben and Jerry's Factory in Waterbury!  It was a great day of learning and exploring!  I was proud of the thoughtfulness my students brought to this trip, as evidenced in their questions and answers at the State House and the attentiveness at the History Museum.  Great work, Kids!  (oh, and way to gobble up the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream!  Right on!)

Representative Gardner Visits our Class!

On Monday, April 10, our Richmond Representative, Marcia Gardner came and spoke with our class about her job at the State House in Montpelier.  It was a wonderful visit, and the students had a chance to ask her some thoughtful questions about how ideas can become laws, and about her role in the House.  We personally presented our own ideas to her (we gave her our letters) and learned about how each person in a democracy has the opportunity to use their voice to help their communities locally and beyond!  We are thankful for Representative Gardner's time and her service!

Dear Representative Gardner......

Have you ever thought about taking your passion, something you cared about, to the VT Legislature?  What is something that you think is so important that you think it should be a LAW?  Last week, our class thought about this idea and drafted letters to our local Representative, Marcia Gardner, which will be given to her personally next week when she visits our class. (copies were sent home today!)  Her visit, and our trip to the State House the day after, will cap off our study of VT Government.  This week we're exploring how ideas are debated by doing a "mock legislature".  Our topic:  taxes on sugary beverages........stay tuned.....

Way to Go, Kids! Wow!

It looks like all of the students' hard work has paid off!  I'm so proud of my students, who last Friday, took their VT Geography Tests and completely ROCKED IT!  Here are some pics of the games they made to support their learning!  Thanks to all of the families as well, who clearly supported students on this journey and who hopefully had some fun along the way!

Career Day #3

What a wonderful day in our room today!  We heard from Ben's father, Mr. Witters, who is an English Professor at UVM, Haley's mom, Mrs. Kaleita, who is a Graphic Designer working for Dock Doctors, and Aurora's mother, Ms. Segelin, who is a Massage Therapist.  It is so nice to learn about how people find their passions and how learning never ends!  Thank you so much to all of our Career Day Parents!! Your time and energy are greatly appreciated! Mrs. Berliner got a special treat today, too! Thanks for the massage, Ms. Segelin! Woah.......What a treat.....ahhhhh  :)

Mr. Witters explaining what the life of an English Professor is like! So fun!

Mrs. Kaleita got us thinking about how she chooses just the right photo to use for the Dock Doctors booklet!

Ms. Segelin taught us about all that goes into massage and helping people feel well and healthy.... :)

Our Maps are done!!!

....and they came out BEAUTIFULLY!!!  Next week we'll be showing off our knowledge of the counties, lakes, rivers, and mountains!  We'll be practicing with Geography Study Games that the students made this week!  Students should be experts by Friday 3/31, the day of their test!!!

Sarah, Aurora, Malia, Lila & Haley

Eben, Carter & Zander

Jordan & Hannah

Ben, Malachai, Miles & Ethan

Vermont is a special place for......

We completed our work about Vermont Industries today!  Be sure to check out our latest map....(uploaded soon)....to see where some of these industries are located! We learned what the natural, capital, and human resources are for various industries!  Students went above and beyond to learn about some other things about their products and industries! (history, sustainability, fun facts......) Nice work, kids!