New York Times Best-Selling Author Visit

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Recently, Mrs. Crook’s class was honored with a virtual author visit from Jennifer Nielsen who is the New York Times best-selling author of the False Prince as well as many other amazing books. She talked to the students about her experiences as a writer and publishing books. Then she opened it up for questions from the students. She was enjoyable and inspiring. The class loved every minute of it. Thank you, Jennifer Nielsen!

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Susan Crook

Looking Back at December

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The Westside faculty enjoyed yummy food, fun games, and wonderful
prizes during the annual Christmas party. It looked a little different
this year due to masks and social distancing, but it was definitely
memorable and entertaining!

 

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Shannon Arroyo

Grinch: Guilty or Not?

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Ms. Price's class put the Grinch on trial for his crimes. Each class member played a different role for the trial and they held a mock trial. Opening statements were made, evidence was presented, witnesses were called, and closing arguments were made. The jury deliberated for ten minutes and came back with a guilty verdict. 

 

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Jane Price

Looking Back at December

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Christmas Sing around the... “Zoom Call”

It was a different way to "Sing Around the Christmas Tree," but it was a way to be united virtually for our traditional Christmas singing!

 

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Alexandra Diaz

Grow the Grinch Heart Inch by Inch Challenge

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In December, Mrs. Haymond's remote second graders took on a challenge to grow the Grinch heart inch by inch. They helped it grow by doing kind things for their families. Students kept an eye on their progress on their Canvas Class Homepage and recorded their "Random Acts of Christmas  Kindess." Here are a few of the comments from their Discussion Page.

#RandomActsofChristmasKindness

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Arlene Haymond

Boyer Class Service Project

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Mrs. Boyer's 4th grade class has been making blankets and collecting items to donate to Lifting Hands International; an organization dedicated to helping refugees.  We cut and tied fleece blankets, and some students even brought donations from home. Way to go students!

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Erica Boyer