FEBRUARY 2019
Interdisciplinary Connections Parent Academy
On February 11th, Literacy Supervisor and Coach, Ms. Spiegel, Grade 4 Cherry Hill School teacher, Ms. Hrnciar, and Roosevelt School Grade 5 teacher, Ms. Church presented a Parent Academy entitled Building Interdisciplinary Connections Through English Language Arts. Please visit the Curriculum Page to view it!
During the evening presentation, information was presented about how students learn about interdisciplinary connections and how parents can help at home. Interdisciplinary teaching is an impactful way to meld skills in various content areas together. For example, Ms. Hrnciar presented an English Language Arts and Science integrated activity. Fourth graders practice researching and writing in various text structures by reading about sled dogs and their adaptations. Then, fourth graders Skype with Denali National Park to see the dogs in their natural habitat and learn directly from a park ranger. Ms. Church presented about how fifth graders craft an original historical fiction piece based on a specific time period and incorporate a blend of fiction and historical facts for meaningful integration of Writing and Social Studies.
If you’re redecorating or planning a trip, ask your child to help with the budget, scheduling, and planning. Read a recipe, measure, and cook a meal with your child. Reading about the stars? Head to the planetarium. Or, maybe you want to plan a “book-cation”, like visiting the Museum of Metropolitan Art after reading From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler!
During the evening presentation, information was presented about how students learn about interdisciplinary connections and how parents can help at home. Interdisciplinary teaching is an impactful way to meld skills in various content areas together. For example, Ms. Hrnciar presented an English Language Arts and Science integrated activity. Fourth graders practice researching and writing in various text structures by reading about sled dogs and their adaptations. Then, fourth graders Skype with Denali National Park to see the dogs in their natural habitat and learn directly from a park ranger. Ms. Church presented about how fifth graders craft an original historical fiction piece based on a specific time period and incorporate a blend of fiction and historical facts for meaningful integration of Writing and Social Studies.
If you’re redecorating or planning a trip, ask your child to help with the budget, scheduling, and planning. Read a recipe, measure, and cook a meal with your child. Reading about the stars? Head to the planetarium. Or, maybe you want to plan a “book-cation”, like visiting the Museum of Metropolitan Art after reading From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler!
Author Janet Wong Returns
Janet Wong came back to Roosevelt! She shared more poems from her suitcase and wowed the students with more wonderful stories about her life. Janet Wong has brought her love of poetry to River Edge, showing the students that poetry is truly a wonderful form of writing.
Spelling Bee at Cherry Hill School
Congratulations to Sarvesh Viveikanandan for winning the Cherry Hill School Annual Spelling Bee! Congratulations also to the runner-up, Daniel Yu and all of the students who participated. Some of the challenging words in this year's contest were: martyr, insipid, majestic, velveteen, and the winning word, MANUSCRIPT! Pictured below are the contestants in the competition and the 1st and 2nd Place winners of the Spelling Bee.
International Day
Roosevelt School:
International Day was a huge success at Roosevelt School! Parents brought different countries right to the Roosevelt gym. Students and teachers enjoyed getting their passports stamped and visiting all the different countries. In the country of Philippines, students enjoyed playing a game called Tinikling. Students had to jump over two sticks, while the sticks were beat on the floor to a rhythm. Other students enjoyed beating the drum in Japan. It was a wonderful day learning about different cultures.
Pictured below: Jacob Choi (K), Nick Roshen (K), Macklin Taylor (K), Shane Riecken (6th)
International Day was a huge success at Roosevelt School! Parents brought different countries right to the Roosevelt gym. Students and teachers enjoyed getting their passports stamped and visiting all the different countries. In the country of Philippines, students enjoyed playing a game called Tinikling. Students had to jump over two sticks, while the sticks were beat on the floor to a rhythm. Other students enjoyed beating the drum in Japan. It was a wonderful day learning about different cultures.
Pictured below: Jacob Choi (K), Nick Roshen (K), Macklin Taylor (K), Shane Riecken (6th)
Cherry Hill & New Bridge Center:
Italy, Kosovo, Philippines, Spain and Turkey were the countries students from Cherry HIll and New Bridge Center visited. In Italy they played a matching game called, "La Scopa". In Kosovo students were introduced to the fun kicking/passing game "Serva". In the Philippines they tossed slippers and knocked down cans in the game of "Tumbang Preso". In Spain students learned some basic Flamenco steps. In Turkey the kids will challenge their fast tossing and catching skills in the game of "Five Stones". Every student received a CHS Multilingual InternationalDay Bracelet that had the word FRIEND written in English, Italian, Albanian, Filipino, Spanish and Turkish. Mrs. Miele created an informative webpage about all five countries. https://www.smore.com/ax28k
Italy, Kosovo, Philippines, Spain and Turkey were the countries students from Cherry HIll and New Bridge Center visited. In Italy they played a matching game called, "La Scopa". In Kosovo students were introduced to the fun kicking/passing game "Serva". In the Philippines they tossed slippers and knocked down cans in the game of "Tumbang Preso". In Spain students learned some basic Flamenco steps. In Turkey the kids will challenge their fast tossing and catching skills in the game of "Five Stones". Every student received a CHS Multilingual InternationalDay Bracelet that had the word FRIEND written in English, Italian, Albanian, Filipino, Spanish and Turkish. Mrs. Miele created an informative webpage about all five countries. https://www.smore.com/ax28k
