The Library Wall of Fame has grown to include a total of 16 classes. The following classes earned a spot on the Wall this week: Mrs. Dupere, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Sylvestre’s kindergartners; Mrs. Abell’s first graders; Mrs. Gillis’ second graders; Mrs. Paradis and Mrs. Gallagher’s fourth graders; Mrs. Bradbury and Ms. Oakes’ fifth graders; and Miss Spinney and Mrs. Brown’s sixth graders. Congratulations, students!
Wall of Fame grows!
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Big6 Breakout!
Mrs. Bradbury’s fifth graders and Mrs. Brown’s sixth graders participated in their first Breakout last week. Both groups were given 45 minutes to solve six multi-step information problems that reviewed the Big6 skills they developed over the school year. The fifth graders worked together to solve the problems and unlock the box in record time! They still had 13 minutes 35 seconds left on the clock when they opened the box! The sixth graders came mighty close to matching that time. They had 13 minutes and three seconds left on the clock by the time they got all the locks off and the box open. Phew! Great work, students!
Summer reading ahead!
We know the end of the school year is in sight when our favorite children’s librarian from Springvale Public Library (SPL) visits our school! Mrs. Sheila Dube spent Thursday with us, telling us about the summer reading program at Springvale Public Library. This year’s theme is “Reading Olympics.” Students can sign up for the reading fun the day school gets out (June 13th). For more information, visit SPL in person or check out their website. Thanks for your visit, Miss Sheila!
Big6 Breakout!
Last week Mrs. Meehan’s fifth graders and Mrs. Merusi’s sixth graders reviewed Big6 research skills with a Breakout game. Each class had six information problems to solve. The problems were about locating the most current information books, using primary sources, searching for information, sequencing the steps of the research process, identifying potential sources, and answering questions when given research scenarios. The students had to work together to find clues and information and to brainstorm how to use what they found to unlock two number locks, two word locks, a padlock, and a directional lock. Both classes were able to “breakout” within the allotted 45 minutes. It was wonderful to see how engaged and excited the students were during the activity. Many students asked to do it again!
Pentomino puzzler
Have you ever heard of a pentomino? It is a two-dimensional geometric figure formed by joining five equal squares edge to edge. There are twelve pentominoes in all. They are used in math to solve puzzles and problems. This week’s library competition was to solve the same pentomino puzzle two ways. It only takes two pieces to solve the puzzle, but the puzzler has to flip and rotate the pentominoes when trying to make them fit! All papers with successful solutions were entered in a drawing for a jump rope and a water bottle. There are three winners: fourth grader Nevaeh, fifth grader Julia, and sixth grader Quintin. Each wins a water bottle and a jump rope.