The 2nd graders are learning about persuasive writing. What better way to learn what that means then by writing their own persuasive commercials!!
Students named their cereal and designed their cereal boxes on the computers, then with their partner they wrote their scripts, practiced and performed their commercials for you! They are so impressive and they did it all themselves! Wow!!
Center School students show the spirit of giving (part of our Peace Builders Pledge) through MANY activities this month. Featured in our latest CSS is the traditional Helping Hands Holiday Gift Basket Collection, the December Library Volunteer Event, and the familiar Powerful Presentations!
We had 14 fifth graders create this segment, from the script writing, videography, reporting, anchoring and editing - way to go CSS staff!!
The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. It is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify the field and show that anyone can learn the basics. Our fifth graders participated today! Please go to code.org to take part - students may log-in with their Google accounts. Enjoy!
We send you out on Thanksgiving break with this CSS episode on the Second Grade Thanksgiving Museum! The second graders worked hard to learn about and create artifacts to teach the museum visitors about the voyage of the Mayflower, the pilgrims' daily life, the clothing worn by the Wampanoags and pilgrims and what the first feast looked like. It was fantastic!!
Thank you to CSS staff Colin, Zack and Sydney for catching the essence of the museum - a truly wonderful job by the second graders!!
We have begun the PeaceBuilders program this year! Find out what it's all about!!
From the PeaceBuilder's website: "its essence is a common language - six principles, taught, modeled and practiced. These same principles set behavioral expectations, reduce aggression, and transform the climate and culture of the environment to one which is cooperative, supportive, productive and academically successful."http://www.peacebuilders.com
Part One: Learn all about this program from all of our students at Center!
Part Two: Grammy Award Nominated Singer/Songwriter and Children's Author of The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade, Justin Roberts, was brought to Center for an all day presentation/workshop through a LEEF Grant funded to our media specialist, Lynne Elfeky. It was an amazing presentation and fit into our PeaceBuilders program perfectly.
As part of the first grade unit on fall, the first graders were asked to describe the fall season using their five senses. As a class, we brainstormed and made lists. Then each student completed a fall poem using words from our lists. They learned how to download and type a document, as well as change the background color. They did an excellent job with this writing project. Congratulations first grade poets!
These second graders are amazing! First, they took a field trip to Washington D.C. (virtually of course!) and viewed all of the rooms in the White House. In preparation for this project, the students reviewed how to project their voices, speak slowly and clearly plus add enthusiasm (pizzazz!). They practiced their lines over and over at home and in their classrooms (thank you parents and teachers!). They did a truly sensational job delivering their lines - an exemplar for all!
What a great social studies, reading and public speakingproject to coordinate with what they are learning in class. So much to learn from these smart second graders! Enjoy!! Click here to go on your own virtual tour: Center goes to the White House.
