Classroom Jobs
Classroom jobs are enjoyable and my classmates
love it. Every week we pick a different job on Mondays.
Super Kid gets to pick their job first, then the rest of the
class pick jobs. “Classroom jobs” help us become
responsible and helpful to other classmates. One
classroom job is the Homework Helpers. Some other jobs
are Mail boxer, sink, Paper Passer, Floors and Computer
Care taker. Classroom jobs are exciting and part of our
routine.
Veronica Bock
Graphs
In September we learned about graphs. There are line
graphs, pictographs and bar graphs. When we learned about
graphs Ms. Engasser, our teacher, put us in groups. As a group
we came up with a question to survey the class. For example
my group’s question was, “What’s your favorite cake?”. Then
the students would raise their hand to vote on their favorite cake.
Then the groups had a choice to make either a bar graph or
pictograph. Then we made a large graph to show the data we
collected. We also had to come up with questions to ask
students to analyze our graph. It was exciting to get into groups
and create a graph!
Cara King
Hand Poster
At the beginning of the year my class created a beautiful
poster with water colored hands for Open House. Our
teacher read a phrase to the class: “With a heart and a
helping hand a child can accomplish ANYTHING.” We
made this poster, so we have something that is unique
from each of us. Everyone traced their hand and painted
with different water colors. Ms. Engasser put them on a
long sheet of paper, and put the poster on the chalk
board for display. This reminds our class that each of us
are different, but put all together we make a fantastic
class. Our class had fun making the poster, and we
displayed it for that special night and still have it up!
Samantha Marshalsea
Class Dojo
In class we have a behavior management website that
is called Class Dojo. Class Dojo gives points to kids who are
on task, show teamwork, help others and more. It can also
take points away from kids that are disrespectful, do not turn in
homework, off task, unprepared or maybe calling out. At the
end of the week, Ms. Engasser will see which top 5 students
have the most points then they will choose a prize. The prizes
are like: squishy toys and a special seat. It encourages the
class to be kind and show respect to others, keeps the class
accountable and focused. Class Dojo is fun and cool.
By Lia Totten
Super Kid
We have a weekly Super Kid. Some privileges the
Super Kid gets are usually exciting. On Friday Ms.
Engasser chooses a student she thinks has been super
all week. The super kid gets a lot of prizes; a pencil, an
“all about me” poster they can fill out and a special seat!!
They also get the “bag-o-goodies” which is a bag that has
highlights magazines, erasers, pencil sharpeners,
markers ,crayons and a lot of other cool things to use all
week long. I think Super Kid is a great incentive for our
class!
Julie Blake
Spelling City
Spelling city iS a computer program that help’S kidS
with spelling words. The program helps you with spelling
patterns and rules. We use it every Monday to take a
preteSt for our Spelling liSt. it’S extremely helpful So you
can improve as a speller. There are fun games like Missing
Letter and Match It. These games are options for our H.W.
and can take place of a worksheet. Spelling city is a great
website to practice spelling!
By Ronan Fahey
Spelling Ball
In our class we play a game called spelling ball first each student gets to sit
on there desk next you have to pass the ball but you have to spell if you drop the ball
or say the incorrect your out and if you drop the ball your also out if you talk and
throw the ball wildly your out the last one sitting on there desk wins the game we
play this game to improve at spelling and the game uses our weekly list words the
class loves this game because were getting better at spelling
Britney Tsougas
Xtramath
In our class Xtramath is a decent program to use on the
computer to practice math facts. Xtramath helps the class get
better and better at knowing their math facts fast. One game that
is on Xtramath is Race The Teacher. When a student races the
teacher they try to get the fact right before the teacher says it. This
game is challenging and makes some kids nervous, but you get
used to it. When someone successfully answers all the math facts
in under 3 seconds they get a certificate of achievement. When a
student gets their certificate that means they are on the next level.
When the student is done with multiplication you’re on the last
level division. Our class should do this every night to increase
accuracy and speed. Xtramath is a decent website to go to for
basic fact practice.
By Casey Laliberte
Weekly Centers
Every week room 13 has fun with weekly centers. We practice our
grammar skills at the technology center. Currently we are practicing plural
and the game is called Plural Girls. Room 13 also has an awesome
vocabulary word search and a dominoes game that has vocabulary words
and definition on each of them. The writing activity is fun. The centers are fun
because they change weekly so we’re never board! Room13 has cool weekly
centers.
Norah Patel
Journal
Journal is something we do in room 13.Every morning the class has
to write about the journal entry or topic that Ms.Engasser puts on the
board. We write in our journal after we are done with Math and Edit as a
part of our morning work. One example close to Thanksgiving, the journal
entry was to write about what we were thankful for. Journal is fun to write
in because we get to share our thoughts and ideas. Journal is a big hit in
room 13.
Madeline Folan
Moose Hill
In October we went on a field trip to Moose Hill in
Sharon, MA. We had a little bus ride and we were excited to
learn about the Wampanoag. First we went to the section
where we learned what/how they ate. Then we made
necklaces where each color bead represented something to
tell a story. Next we heard a story or legend and went in a
wetu (a Wampanoag home). Last, we played a game or two
(that was most kids favorite center). If you ever go to Moose
Hill you will have tons of fun. We loved it.
By Patrick Leary
The Pilgrims
In November we learned about the Pilgrims. Our class has
been learning about the Pilgrims and the challenges they faced on the
ship. We also learned how different they dressed from how we dress
now. Right before Thanksgiving we went on a fun Scholastic scavenger
hunt online. We got a sheet of paper with questions and we had to find
the answers by researching the website. For example, where they slept
and what they ate. The class watched mini movies, read letters from the
Pilgrims and much more. We had a great time learning about the
Pilgrims.
Ashley Griffin
Thanksgiving Crafts
Making Thanksgiving crafts was an exciting
thing the class did right before Thanksgiving. For
the turkey craft the class painted a coffee filter with
water colors, and folded it out for its feathers.
Another craft was a Thanksgiving card. The whole
class had an orange piece of construction paper
and glued a poem inside. Then the class put 5 corn
kernels inside a plastic bag, and wrapped it with
yarn and stapled it inside. The 5 corn kernels
represented something that the Pilgrims were
thankful for. It was an awesome craft our class did
in November to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Juliana Webster
Interviewing a Turkey
In November, our class “Interviewed a Turkey” as a creative
writing activity. First we were partnered up to start brainstorming ideas
like character names and a story. We wrote in an interview style and
some students made it funny. Some kids decided to let the turkey live
and some wanted the turkey to be eaten. Each interview was different
and unique. Last we shared the interviews with the class. Writing this
interview was great.
By Garett Qualter
Voki
Voki is an interactive computer program to design
and create avatars that can speak. We can put clothes on
our avatar. We can also change their hair and eye color.
We can also put on jewelry. The program lets each student
type what they want the avatar to say, or the student can
record their voice with a microphone. We have used Voki
for a book review. The project was exciting and Voki was a
better choice than writing out a book review. Our class is
looking forward to using Voki more throughout the year.
By: Drew Beaudet
Our Class Library
In our classroom we have our own class
library. At D.E.A.R.[ Drop Everything And Read]
time, we pick our books[ 3 only]. Each student
picks a book,[ on their level], and we read for 10
minutes. Our class is allowed to pick one book on
their level, above 1 level, and 1 below level. Our
reading levels go from 20 to 60. Most of our class
likes Roald Dahl books. The library is organized
by series, author, and mixed. Some examples are:
39 Clues, 40; Star Wars, 50 and Biographies. Our
class library is clean, neat and easy to get books
from!
By: Ian Conover
Fabulous Fun Friday
Every month we have Fabulous Fun Friday for
thirty minutes. In our class we have 5 canned games.
One game is Skip Bo. Another game is UNO. It's just like
the card game with dice. A third game is Apples to Apples.
It's a good game to play with the family. Phase 10 is
another one. It could be used as a late night game.
Swipe is a good card game too. We divide into groups aned
rotate. We spend about 15 minutes at each group. Fabulous
Fun Friday is entertaining.
Declan Hunter
Cursive Handwriting
In September we started Learning Cursive. We use
a cursive hand writing book. We are almost half
way through the book , and we know lots of letters.
The letters Y and S were really hard to write , and
our class still needs lots of practice. Even though
it’s challenging.
James Dolan
“I’m through what can I do
“I’m through what can I do” is a part of our day that
includes activities you can do when you are done with your
classwork. We try puzzles like Suduko in the classroom, which is
challenging but fun. Also our class has state fact cards to read.
Our class has a large map to learn the states which is also
available to use. Another neat activity is a book with all the
Presidents, so we can learn the president names and pictures.
“I’m through what can I do” is a great thing to do when your work
is finished.
By Jacob Rodriguez
Incentive Program
Our incentive program is kid-friendly and
helps us succeed demonstrating expected behavior.
The class picks a prize to earn. This usually takes
about 2 months. So far we have earned Gum Day
and are working towards aloha day. ( Hawaiian
day) We try to spell out the prize’s name. in order
to earn a letter we have to earn 10 stars. There is a
little box on the blackboard where we draw the
stars. We write the letters beside it to keep track.
Stars can be earned by certain behaviors such as
being on task, working together, and helping
others. Certain behaviors such as being off task or
disrespect can cause us to lose stars. The incentive
program helps everyone in our class become a
better learner.
richie o’Brien
Math centers
Our class has fun math centers every week. A few games are
the Dice game, Place value cards, ENO board, Laptops and ‘’Pop!’’
There is a rolling the dice game that helps us say basic facts quickly.
Another center is place value deck card game. It helps us ‘’practice
what the value of the number ca. It helps us practice what the value
of the number is, and practice compare and order numbers. The next
center is ‘’Pop.’’ It helps us with basic addition and subtraction facts.
The ENO board is used to go on Ed. City. Two fun games on it are
Rounding Rabbit and Stig in the Bus. Last center is on the laptops.
We explore Educational games on the laptops. One great game is
Math Man. The Math centers are really fun, and we look forward to
them every week.
Jessica Tosone
Solar System
In October we learned about the solar system .Our class
learned a large amount about the planets. In class, we did
an activity called Planet Quest. Ms. Engasser was mission
control. She broke us in groups. Every group had to find
facts about their planet, each group made a Mission Badge
and named our special Mission. Then we met back
together to share are information. Those were some things
we did to learn about our solar system.
John Colleran