Latitude and Longitude practice

Hurricane Sandy Before and After

In Science we have been discussing ecosystems and how they are changed by people and natural disasters.  Click on the link below to see before and after pictures of Hurricane Sandy's destruction in New Jersey.

Hurricane Sandy

I'm Thankful

We are thankful for:

• Mom's pumpkin pie
• Dad's gravy
• Grandmom's apple crisp
• my dog
• getting to see my cousins
• spending time with family
• seeing the Thanksgiving Day parade
• going shopping at 5am with my parents

Veterans Day

Today the students watched a short video and read a poem about Veterans Day.  They worked with a small group to create Veterans poems.  Here are the poems they wrote:






Very brave
Eon was a brave soldier
Trustworthy
Empathetic
Respected
Always working
Nervous
Soldiers
~written by Ian, Jacob, & Zachary Ro.

Veterans Day
Explains
That
Everyone
Represents
All
National guards and armed forces
Some schools are closed on this day
~written by Nathan, Gavin, & Cayle

Vietnam
Everyone
Thought
Eventually we'll win
Rights
Afghanistan
Non-stop fighting
Soldiers
~written by Natania, Megan, & Morgan

Vietnam was a war
Environments are safer
Troops who serve our country
Education for us & the troops
Running for freedom!
Awesome weapons
No more war!!!
Soldiers serve for our country
~written by Kara, Jaiden, & Stephanie

Vietnam
Earned
Tough
Effort
Reliable
Achievement
Navy
Sacrifice
~written by Brianna, Danielle, & Carley

Veterans
Empathy
Thoughtful
Excellent
Ranks high and low
All matter
Never give up
Serve our country
~written by Zach Re. & Carter

Victories and losing
Equipment such as guns
Tanks in war
Endure against all odds
Remembering them in the
Army
Not forgetting their
Sacrifices
~written by Avery

Hats Off for the Shore!

We had "hat day" today, with all donations going towards the Hurricane Sandy natural disaster.  The kids in our class brought in $20.25 and I matched their donation.  4D was able to donate $40.50 towards the cause.  Awesome job!

WE VOTED!

Today we read about the Presidential candidates and discussed their views on education, the economy, and health care.  We discussed 'the voting booth' and that 'your vote is your own private, personal choice'.  After reading the facts about Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, the students had a chance to vote for President.  They went behind the 'voting booth curtain', checked off their vote for President, and placed their ballot in the 'ballot basket'.  I counted up the students votes:  Mitt Romney 9 and Barack Obama 8.  We will find out soon who will be our new President!

I hope you are safe...UPDATED...

We finally have power back in the Dowd house... I hope you do too...

If we are back in school Mon.-Wed., we will have 1/2 day schedules with a 1pm dismissal time for students.  Parent/teacher conferences will be held as planned.  If you are unable to attend your conference, please send in a note with your child and we can try to reschedule another date/time.  We WILL be in school Thursday, Nov.8 and Friday, Nov.9th!

Lunch Schedule
Mon: Mac and Cheese
Tues: Pizza
Wed: Chicken Nuggets
Thurs: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Fri: Twin Tacos

As for tests/quizzes, we will make them up towards the end of the week, which will give the kids time to get back in the swing of things.  The Science Ecosystem project due date will be extended and should be turned in by Monday, November 12th.  If it is already completed, feel free to send it in early.

I hope you are able to stay safe and warm, and have food and clean water to drink.  

See you soon,

Mrs. Heather Dowd