What a Week in LL38.....

The Challenge Was Accepted!

The kids were designing sculptures that represent children.

They got right to work with lots of creative ideas....

The sculptures were left outside overnight, and Ooooops it rained!

Since it poured overnight, they were able to make some great observations about what happened to their sculptures when left out in the "elements."

      I am going to try something new this week.  I am going to be choosing a "Feature Blogger" for our blog.  On Friday, during our Digital Portfolio time that we have in the computer lab, students are going to reflect on one activity from the week.  I will choose a Feature Blogger based on details that draw the reader in, applying a writing skill that they have learned, and proper spelling, capitals, and punctuation.  

      I hope you are able to learn something from Ti-Ti, this week's "Feature Blogger" about our Sculpture Project!

Splat!  My soft play dough fell on my desk.  My palm went squish into it.  Our class was making a sculpture for the town of Hudson.  We were told to make a sculpture of something that we think is important to kids.   I did a book with a pencil.  I enjoy doing that because it feels good against my palm.  Also because we were making a sculpture!  What I didn’t like was we only could use half a cup.

                                                 By:  Ti-Ti Nguyen

 Ellis Island Re-enactment

On Friday you should have received a notice about our upcoming project about Ellis Island.  The kids have spent a lot of time researching and learning about Ellis Island as well as the journey that an immigrant would make from their homeland.  

Last week they took a closer look at their original notes and decided on people during this time that would be important to Ellis Island.  For example, a health inspector was an important person in Ellis Island.  

The  kids were so motivated by this project that they started to talk about props besides what they could make in school.  So, conversations started around bringing in old-looking clothes or stuffed animals that looked worn.  The kids asked if we could declare Wednesday Immigration Day and come to school dressed up as an immigrant or Ellis Island worker.  This is completely optional of course, but I did want to give kid the opportunity to participate to make our re-enactment as real and authentic as possible!  :)  I can't wait to see what they come up with!  

I am looking forward to a great week!  Just a reminder, we have our field trip to the Acton Discovery Museum on Tuesday.  We will be eating lunch back at the school, however, I would send in a snack with your child.  I will have them bring a snack since it will be a long way to lunch.  

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday.  I hope you are able to spend the day with friends and family.  

~Jen