Brookside

Our first field trip was amazing! We had a great time kicking off our Native American Study. :) 

Reading, reading, reading...

Our crayfish observations have officially began!

We have gotten off to a great start!

Patroon System

In social studies we have been learning about the Dutch who settled what is now NY. Our students were very interested in the Patroon System.  Here is some extra information for further research. :)

This one is specific to the Patroon system

http://frontiers.loc.gov/intldl/awkbhtml/kb-1/kb-1-2-2.html

and if you click the images – they link to Primary Source Docs

http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/en/geheugen/view?coll=ngvn&identifier=KONB04%3A4000

http://rosenlearningcenter.com/

Click on left side bar “Spotlight on NY”-> Click on  “Dutch Colony of New Netherland” _> Ebook will open, Timeline icon at top is very helpful too.

Factcite Articles: http://www.factcite.com/biobegin/10077full.html

SHENsational Option

For this year’s SHENsational, the district’s Diversity Committee is raising money for the Bountiful Backpack Program. “I helped the Bountiful Backpack with Change.”

A clear backpack has been set up in each main office with stickers that say “I helped the Bountiful Backpack with Change.” The committee is asking that people donate change up until the day before SHENsational… Friday, March 24.

The Bountiful BackPack Program is designed to meet the needs of hungry Shenendehowa children at times when other resources are not available, especially on weekends.

All of the bags will be on display at SHENsational! Thank you for your consideration.

Kelly M. DeFeciani

Year of the Rooster

To wrap up our Earth Dragon Awakes story and to learn about the Chinese New Year, (1/28/17) we learned how to use chopsticks!