Veterans Celebrated by First Grade Students

In Mrs. Geran's class, the students wrote in their journals about something important to them.  Two students wrote about their grandparents.  Their stories were so heartfelt, I
wanted to share them with you.

My grandpa was in the army and he drived a gasoline truck.  He helped our state be safe for our country.  I felt happy.

My grandpa served our country. He was a marine. He was awarded a star and brave. He jumped out of a helicopter and broke his bone but he still saved him (another soldier). That's how he won his Purple Heart.

Celebrating Literacy

November is Literacy Month and we celebrated that idea today during our Community Meeting. Our moderators pretended they were reporters narrating the events.  Students participated in a mock game show, acted out skits, sang songs, and read reviews of their favorite books.

Students shared their favorite books.

Students brought their favorite books and held them up for all to see.

Students in a mock game show to "Name That Character."

Mr. Labb as the student and Camille as the teacher act out a "Wayside School" story.

Students singing the A to Z's of literacy.

A short skit on comprehension strategies focuses on Owen R. visualizing the text. Magnifique!

Sixth Grade Students sing about Seven Days of Reading and Writing.

Mr. Labb, Mr. Dimen and Mr. Hill jam with the students. 

Honoring Our Veterans

Today, we honored the Veterans from our community, including parents, staff, and our principal, Mr. Labb.  The program included the Boy Scouts leading us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, Mrs. Callaghan and the Blanchard vocal ensemble singing our national anthem, and students in Mrs. Crockett's class discussing the history of Veteran's Day.  Students from Ms. Stevens' class shared a short play, "What Is A Veteran?"  Mrs. Hogan's class sang, 'You're a Grand Old Flag" with gusto.  Third grade students shared a Veteran's Day poem.  Mrs. Hulbert's class presented a thank you to all of our Veteran's.  Mr. Labb and I presented certificates to staff and family members in the Blanchard Community who served in the military.  Johnathan P. and Ian B. played taps to end our celebration of all those in the Armed Services.   I hope the students found the presentation both informational and moving.

Mrs. Hulbert's Third Grade Thanks the Veterans

Mrs. Hogan's class sings, "You're a Grand Old Flag."

Veterans in Our Community

Mrs. Crockett's class shares the history of Veteran's Day.

Students in Mrs. Stevens' class in a short skit.

Third Grade Students Recite a Veterans Day Poem.

The Vocal Ensemble Sings Our National Anthem.