Persistence and accuracy are more important than speed. It does not matter how fast you get the wrong answer. – Mrs. McGuire
Posted in Uncategorized on May 15th, 2015
In May our class performed a musical improvisation of A WRINKLE IN TIME. We read the book by Madeline L’Engle. As part of the analysis of the book, we explored inference, characterization, author’s purpose, figurative language, themes, historical and literary connections, and imagery. We examined the plot line very […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 27th, 2014
Arts is our charter and we try to weave it into whatever we are learning. Since the arts tap into emotions and creativity, they help us remember longer and stronger. So, they are an amazing tool for learning! This week we had 10 vocabulary words to learn from our reading story. To give them meaning, […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 6th, 2014
Why do we do team building in our classroom? Team building has been proven to improve communication skills. Team building requires that you get to know others on a deeper level; which brings people together rather than separating them. Team building teaches new strengths and insights from other team members. Team Building promotes the idea […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 4th, 2014
In arts and technology class, students are learning how video cameras and tripods work. They have studied various camera angles and learned about the rule of thirds. A filmmaker can communicate feelings, emphasis, mood, theme, and characterization through different camera angles and shot styles. As we explore how the camera helps us see the world […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 29th, 2014
We use the website Vocabulary Spelling City for our spelling and vocabulary practice and the weekly spelling test. Today students learned how to get onto the website. www.spellingcity.com There is a link for this in the right side menu on this blog. If you have an iPad, you can download the Spelling City app. The user […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 28th, 2014
Students received passwords in class today for Reflex Math, the online skill-builder for multiplication facts. Research studies show that students who are very fluent with math facts will score significantly higher on standardized tests. See the links below. To log into the program, go to http://www.reflexmath.com (There is a link to the website on the right […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 21st, 2014
‘Twas the first day of classes, and all through the school The students were learning procedures and rules. Supplies were stacked up on the desks and the chairs. Students sat and they listened to teachers with care. They spoke not a word, as bell work began. Writing answers and thinking the best that they can. They […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 20th, 2014
Thank you to everyone for coming last night! It was great to see a lot of familiar faces. An extra big welcome to new families and friends! You really are going to love it here at SAA! I just wanted to upload the back to school paperwork from last night, just in case anyone missed […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 5th, 2014
Welcome back to school! Sixth grade at SAA is a challenging, fun-filled experience. I hope that those of you, who are in my homeroom this year, are beginning to receive the letters I mailed to you. Please take the time to check out the various pages of this blog. You will find a page for […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 10th, 2014
Graduation Slideshows – coming soon Sixth Grade Graduation Song: Click on photo to start video