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Sunshine on a Cloudy Day



"Bright" Kids

We began investigating electricity in the Jungle today.  We watched a short video on electricity and made a "circuit" by holding hands and demonstrating how electricity flows through a path.  I broke the kids into groups and introduced two types of circuits: series and parallel.  The groups had a great time constructing both types of circuits this afternoon.  Fourth grade Indiana state standards call for 4th graders to construct simple circuits/electrical connections.  This introduction into electricity will lead up to a final project that everyone LOVES: Jitterbugs! 



Diocesan Mass,Idioms, and Moolah

For where two or more come together in My name, there I am with them.  -Matthew 18:20

I cannot think of a more appropriate verse for our diocesan mass at the Ford Center yesterday! WOW! It was amazing to celebrate with 27 other Catholic schools!  The atmosphere was electric.  The music was moving.  I am so happy that we were a part of the experience.  Bishop Thompson did a phenomenal job.  The choir rocked the house.  Our kids were awesome!  God is good!!!

 

 

We discussed idioms this morning.  As part of the figurative language standard for the 4th grade, Mrs. Hanneman and I will be tackling an Idiom of the Week each week.  This week's is Hit the Sack.  We discussed how scary this world would be if we took the literal meanings of idioms seriously...for example: losing our minds, cracking up, raining cats and dogs. We read the book, More Parts, to the kids and gave them some Read to Someone time to read some other idiom books.  They are keeping track of their weekly idioms in their language arts notebooks.  Ask them about idioms this evening!

 

 

These students loved the funny idiom books they read today!

 

 

CHA-CHING!!!!! Our math time today was spent in small groups.  We practiced, practiced, and practiced making change.  I am so happy to report that all of the kids are doing really well with this concept.  They have a money kit in their STRIPE binders for at-home practicing!  Keep up the good work!





Mass: 8/24

The Jungle Crew did a FANTASTIC job at mass this morning!  The readings were fluent, the singing was harmonious, and the greeters were smiling and welcoming to all who joined us for this morning's service.

Faith Poetry

The Jungle Crew was challenged to compose original poems about their FAITH this week. The only rule was that the topic of the poem had to be about faith. The students were allowed to use any type of poem that we have studied during the month of November. I chose two of my favorites to publish on our blog. Congratulations to Andrew and Rae Lynn on their beautifully written poems!

Faith: An Acrostic Poem

By: Rae Lynn

Forgiveness

Amazing

In your heart

Trust

Hope

Faith

By: Andrew Hedinger

When I see the morning dew,

My first thoughts are of You.

The day begins with the morning sun,

Reminding me of all the hearts You won.

Those days the sky turns to rain,

I feel Your tears ease my pain.

When the day comes to an end,

I know You are always my friend.

Thank you, Jesus, for the gift you did give,

That gives us the grace to eternally live.

Build-A-Poem

Hey, Jungle Crew! Here is a great website involving all kinds of poetry. You can build your own poems! Check it out...I would love to see some of the finished pieces you create! Bring them to school if you want!

http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/newpoem.htm