The 4/5’s continue their exploration of the Iroquois Confederacy.

Students learned about the False Face Society and then wrote about and created their own False Face Society masks.

  

 Students learned about Iroquois sports and games. Partners worked together to make Iroquois Bowl Games.

 Students learned the Three Sisters, the corn, squash and beans. 

 Although these three vegetables were grown in many Native American cultures, the term “Three Sisters” originated with the Haudenosaunee (the Iroquois).

Students prepare for

Robert C. Parker  Day.

 Students analyze characters from the book Schooled and list and discuss character traits.

13 Moons on Turtle's Back

The 4/5 students are learning all about the Iroquois. Legends and storytelling are important traditions in the Iroquois culture.  One legend that Native Americans pass down from generation to generation is Thirteen Moons on Turtle’s Back.  Children are taught to examine the segments on the back of every turtle. There are thirteen large segments which represent the thirteen moons, which make up the lunar year. There are 28 smaller segments around the edge of the shell, which represent the 28 days between new moons.

For each of the thirteen sections on a turtle's shell, there is a Native American moon legend.  After reading Thirteen Moons on Turtle’s Back, each student chose one moon and created 13 Moons on Turtles Back rattles. One side of the rattle illustrates a turtle’s shell while the other represents one of the 13 Moons.  The rattle also signifies the importance of music in the Iroquois culture.

The 4/5s enjoying time with their Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 buddies

Math 4 students work on mastering their multiplication facts and work together to solve math challenges.

This year is off to a great start in the 4/5 classroom!

The 4/5s having fun at Camp Chingachgook!

The 4/5s made their own unique Native American dreamcatchers. 

Their dreamcatchers are hanging next to their Hopes & Goals for the year. 

Legend has it that dreamcatchers can be used to help reach goals by capturing and making good use of positive ideas and dreams.

Students enjoyed a Classroom Scavenger Hunt during the first few days of school.

Partners created collaborative summer memory posters. 

Congratulations 4/5s on your incredible Immigration Journey

presentation!

You all did a fabulous job!!!!

The 4/5’s Field Trip to Ellis Island and The Statue of Liberty

The 4/5s enjoyed a beautiful day outside, observing and drawing something in nature from various vantage points.

The 4/5s performed at our outdoor assembly on Friday.  They have become accomplished recorder players! 

 

Moving Up to Middle School Bowling

Grades 5 through 7 students had a wonderful time bowling after school.  They encouraged one another and shared many laughs during this fun moving up to middle school event.

Math 4 students tackled some very complex equations containing fractions.  It’s great to see the students push themselves and willing to take academic risks!