4th Grade Literacy Collaborative

Students in Mrs. Arroyo and Ms. Wagenhauser's class are working in guided reading groups, independent reading and implementing digital literacy strategies during Literacy Collaborative.

Mr. Dippel's Class Integrates "Leader in Me"

Mr. Dippel's 5th grade students were learning about short and long term goals through Sean Covey's The 7 Habits of Happy Kids.  Dayton Avenue continues to integrate Leader in Me into our PBIS system.

Mrs. Smith's Class Explores Space Food

Students in Mrs. Smith's class took a hands-on approach to their understanding of "A Day in the Life Aboard the International Space Station."  Students completed a lab experiment on how and what astronauts eat in space.

Mrs. Jordan's Class "Puts First Things First" in Library Media Center

Students in Mrs. Jordan's class work with Mrs. Marone as they deepen their understanding of Covey's Habit Three, "Put First Things First."  Students read a mentor text and completed a sequencing activity.

Dayton Avenue School's Second Annual Souper Bowl

Students at Dayton Avenue School are participating in some friendly competition for a good cause.  Canned food from the Souper Bowl will be donated to our local food pantries.

Doodle 4 Google

6th grade students in Library Media classes participated in the Doodle 4 Google competition.  The theme this year is What makes me.....me?

Mrs. Montreuil's Class Produces Wacky Weather Forecasts

WACKY WEATHER REPORTS

          In conjunction with our topic in science, Weather, we are planning an exciting and informational activity. All students are about to become METEOROLOGISTS!

Each student may choose to work as a part of a team or individually. A team may consist of NO MORE than four members. The meteorologists’ may pick any REAL place in the United States to report the weather. The reporting should be accurate for the area in which they pick. (Example: Mickey Mouse would not need to get his snow boots ready for a blizzard!) Use the information you have gained in class, from the techbook and from watching forecasts. Each presentation must include the following topics:

·         Temperature

·         Five Day Forecast

·         Humidity Levels

·         Wind patterns

·         Fronts (low pressure/high pressure-and how this relates to current weather)

·         Storms (approaching, current, historical)

·         Accurate “weather” terminology

Your skit should be at least 3 minutes in length. You may perform it “LIVE” in the classroom or you may video tape on location (aka: your house; yard; neighborhood). Your forecast does not have to be in tune with the time of year. Keep in mind that more research will need to be done if you choose St. Louis, Missouri in July.

You may make posters, maps and/or use props (umbrellas, big sunglasses, beach towels, pails, shovels, scarves, hats, etc). However, the props must be relevant to your weather report. Try to be creative, but keep in mind, you need to be accurate when using terms!!

5th Grade Teachers Explore Narrative Non-Fiction

5th grade teachers are deepening their understanding writing craft.  We have invested a considerable amount of time into developing a new writing curriculum.  Faculty are immersed in the finer points of teaching writing.  Today teachers are exploring the mentor texts that they will use to teach their mini-lessons.

Dayton Avenue Faculty Continue Leader in Me Book Talk

The entire Dayton Avenue School faculty is participating in a Leader in Me book talk written by Dr. Stephen Covey.  We are beginning the implementation of the 7 Habits of Happy Kids into our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system.  In order to integrate the 7 Habits Covey tells us that we need to take an inside out approach to the Habits.  We continue to deepen our understanding of the 7 Habits and look forward to integrating these principles with our students.

Mrs. DuTot's Class Explores Science and Friendship!

Mrs. DuTot’s class is getting ready for the Science Fair.  The class conducted a scientific experiment to determine which plane position would fly the furthest.   Justin Mazza read Do Unto Otters , by Laurie Keller, a book about manners to the class.  The class then wrote kind words onto hearts to remind friends how to treat ‘otters!’