Written by Lyla, Rhyan & Safa
Edited by Rithivika, Kharter, & Xander
Argggh! One day in math class, we were pirates with Captain Multiply! First, we got our partners and papers and began to walk the deck to look for clues. After we thought we were done solving all of the multiplication challenges, Captain Multiply gave us a check. Once all of us were done, we told which of the 18 questions had the X to mark where Captain Add hid the stolen treasure. When we found the treasure chest, Captain Multiply gave us each 2 chocolate coins and 1 fake gold coin. What an amazing day being pirates!
Written by Jeremiah, Xander, & Haydon
Edited by Rhyan, Srinidhi, Blake, & Suhas
In science we learned about plants, pollination, and fossils. Once we used toothpicks in different foods to find seeds. We used a magnifying glass to see the seeds in their containers. Science fruits like cucumber and tomatoes have seeds. Also, we know that the flower teases the bee. We explored fossilized plants by studying their prints. It was so fun. We hope to do it again.
Written by Trez, Bryson, & Celestin
Edited by Hailey, Spring, & Safa
When everyone plays math games it is super fun, and we have learned a lot of multiplication facts. The class played many math games. Examples are Bingo and Tic Tac Toe. We had a lot of practice on multiplication. Sometimes a group can go in the hallway, but most stay in the classroom. Each group has three communication cups: green, yellow, and red. Red stands for no going well, and yellow stands for ok. Then Mrs. Foley can help us. Also, green stands for super good. Our class likes it when we play fun math games.
Written by Cassidy, Benson, & Suhas
Edited by Bryson, Lyla, & Trez
In class we did a multiplication distributive doctor activity. First, we used counters to make arrays. Next, the class worked with popsicle sticks (which were our scalps) to separate the counters into two arrays. Then our class wrote on laminated paper with a dry erase marker. For example, a problem that we did was 15 X 8 = (8 X 10) + (8 X 5) = 120. Finally, we used red paint and Q-tips to make our own arrays. I was a fun experience to learn the distributive property of multiplication.
Written by Hailey, Srinidhi, & Brooklyn
Edited by Cassidy, Haydon, & Benson
The class had fun when The Bloomington Rotary Club came to our classroom and gave us dictionaries! Four volunteers showed us how the dictionary works. We got our dictionaries and had fun searching for the word community. When we found community, a student from the class read the definition aloud. That day we took our dictionaries home. Every student wrote a thank you letter to show our appreciation. We all had fun meeting the volunteers and getting new dictionaries. Thank you, Rotary Club!
Written by Noah, Kharter, & Blake
Edited by Bella, Brooklyn, & Leonard
This year our ornaments were snowmen. We used different materials such as glue, googly eyes, and craft foam. It also included our photos. We hung them on the Christmas tree outside of Ms. Schrift's class, which is near the cafeteria. Every Oakland student made one to display. The ornament activity is always so fun, and students can't wait to do it again in 4th grade.
Writeen by Spring, Bella, & Sebastian
Edited by Jeremiah & Celestin
In art, we did self-portraits. Self-portraits are pictures that people draw of themselves. They are drawings that sometimes make you feel good. The face is an expression of your body. Most people like self-portraits, but some people sometimes feel self-conscious. The materials we used to make them are Bingo dobbers, watercolors, pastels, and Sharpies. We noticed different portrait styles because everyone is different. All of the portraits are stylish and awesome! We think most people enjoyed it.
Written by Rithivika, Likitha, & Leonard
Edited by Noah & Sebastian
It's been such a long year! We have been doing two obstacle courses in P.E. It is fun to exercise and work on balance and strength. The similarities of the winter and fall obstacle course is they have the same tools. Only the air balloons are different for each holiday. The Halloween decorations are sometimes scary. But the Christmas decorations are filled with jolly moments. We love having festive obstacle courses for P.E. and celebrating holidays!