Updates for November 2-6, 2015

Wow! What an amazing week we had in room 13!

All-Star of the Week: Dimitri

Dimitri was our awesome all-star this week.  The class loved learning more about him as he brought in some very special items in his sharing sack.  Their favorite was a little monkey he got when he visited his cousins in New Jersey that he bought in a shop at Ellis Island.  Dimitri also enjoyed a special lunch with his mom on Tuesday and he loved reading his favorite book, The Good, The Bad and the Krabby, a Sponge Bob book on Friday. 

 

Writing:

We started the week off by writing our favorite Hill school October memory.  These were turned into a class book.  Many of the students enjoyed reading these when they finished their morning work.

Also in writing, we have been focusing on revising and editing our draft booklets.  Once that was completed, we shifted into the publishing phase of the writing process.  Below you will see students copying their draft booklets in their neatest handwriting for their final drafts which will include a title page and colored illustrations.  Look for these at Conference Night coming up!

Student Council Elections:

We could not be more proud of our 3rd grade students for the effort and time they put into their speeches and campaign posters.  All students were confident, prepared, excited and ready to share with their classmates why they should be elected as a Hill School Student Council Member for the 2015-2016 school year. 

David and Madison were elected for the role this year but as we explained to the class...we were so proud of each candidates' effort.  The speeches were thoughtful, practical, purposeful and inspiring! 

We were also very impressed with those candidates who were not elected this year that they handled it with grace and dignity. Everyone congratulated and cheered David and Madison on as they venture into a leadership role within our school.

Meet the Candidates:

Sean, Jordan, Marc D, David, Ryan and Yousif

Not pictured: Mark Y.

Back Row: A.J., Madison, Keegan, Hannah, Maia C, and Mackenzie

Front Row: Daniella, Samantha, Eden-Grace, Audrey and Maya P.

The Winning Speeches:

Time to Vote:

The students entered the voting booth to fill out their ballots.

After all the ballots were counted, David and Madison were recognized as our Hill School Student Council Representatives for the 2015-216 School Year.  Congratulations to David, Madison and ALL of the candidates!