The fourth graders produced their own movies to see how well YOU know your New England states! First, they collaboratively researched their states. Secondly, each group of students wrote their scripts together. Thirdly, they decided on a green screen background, and lastly, they used the DoInk app to film one another, encouraging expression in their voices. From beginning to end, so proud of their efforts! Fourth graders can do it all!! Now let's see how YOU do in their gameshow!
Two second grade students and a fourth grade student took it upon themselves to ask if they could bring in some technology projects they've been working on at home. Knowing this is such a great opportunity for leadership and for the classes to learn from their peers, I definitely took them up on their request!
Jack taught the second graders all about Stop Motion by showing examples he made and instructing students in making their own. Bella showcased her work on iMovie trailers, by directing interested students in creating a class trailer. Langdon brought in Nintendo Switch, and explained how he built the parts that work in the games played on the Smartboard.
All three students were excelled in their presentation and instructing classmates. The students learned a lot and had such a great time doing so! It was a joy to watch our tech experts in action!
Welcome to our first monthly PeaceBuilders Rally!! As a community of PeaceBuilders, we come together to focus on one of our practices. For this rally, we celebrate our pledge to praise people! Special thanks to the fifth grade teachers and students for their leadership! Enjoy!!
To see all of our newscasts as the year continues or to look back over the last six years, please check out our website: Center School Sightings
I am thrilled to report after our successful pilot program last year, we are expanding our dog assisted intervention program, Paws4Cardinals, at Center School. There’s nothing Murphy enjoys more than working with children to spread happiness and provide assistance. This year, Murphy will be visiting twice a week as well as coming in for "Meet and Greets" with all of the Center School students as a way for them to get to know our dog assistant better. As expected, the visits are a highlight in the day for all involved! To learn more about Murphy, please click on his website: Paws4Cardinals
Thank you LEEF for the incredible grant to bring ClassVR to technology! Students have begun their travels!! Third grade - Instead of reading about the seven continents, we actually travelled to each continent! We went to the Great Wall of China, the Sydney Opera House, the Rocky Mountains, a rain forest in Brazil, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the desert in Morocco, and to Antartica to visit with the penguins. Second grade- In their study of US Landmarks, we traveled all over the United States to visit the Statue of Liberty, Old Faithful, the Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Canyon, the Gateway Arch, and more! First grade- What better way to learn about the seasons then to see them? We experienced a Maine winter, a California summer, the Spring Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C., and fall in Utah. The students were SO excited, and learned so much from their experiences! Be sure to ask them all about it! Thank you Ms. M for capturing our trip in photos! Click to enlarge
In the spirit of teaching our students about the importance of community service, we have begun our sixth yearlong effort to feed those in need of assistance. Center School Helping Hands is a school-wide effort that provides our students an opportunity to work as grade level teams to make a difference by making sandwiches to help feed the hungry. Helping Hands is a collective endeavor that depends on the generosity of our Peace Builders community; and we anticipate another successful year!Here’s how it works: Each grade level will be assigned a month to meet one morning in the cafeteria at 7:45 AM to make sandwiches with their grade level team.The students will go directly to their classrooms at 8:25.
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To see all of our newscasts as the year continues or to look back over the last six years, please check out our website: Center School Sightings
