Friday, October 17, 2014

Math Stations


During math stations, students are broken up into differentiated groups. Above you will see some students working on the Associative Property of Multiplication and showing their thinking on whiteboards.

Eagle Song





Students are enjoying a realistic fiction novel, Eagle Song  written by Dan Andreasen. They are learning about the life of an Iroquois boy moving to a suburban neighborhood and the struggles he encounters. Above you will see two students looking for evidence in their text to support their answers to comprehension questions.

Thursday, October 9, 2014






We had a great fall day to enjoy some time learning about the Erie Canal and the function and history of the Urger. Thank you to all of the parents who joined us.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Making Graffiti Boards


After reading the story, Have You Filled a Bucket Today students made colorful posters thinking of all the ways to fills someones bucket. We also watched Kid President, 20 Things to Say More Often.

First Day


Excite about their Welcome Bags on the first day of school! Excited to begin a new year with some fresh faces. :)

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Does Matter Matter?




We have begun our science unit on Mystery Matter. Students have been testing substances with different acids and bases. Students are playing investigators and trying to figure out a crime scene based on evidence they are testing.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Turkey Trot Winner

Congratulations to Kennedy Pino who finished in 2nd place for the Annual Turkey Trot!!! Brynna Schultz won a Turkey and Olivia Rice won a football. Way to go Olson Team!!!! A big thank you to Mr. Mantell for all of the organizing and hosting this fun activity at Bernabi! :)