THINKING STRATEGIES TEACH CRITICAL THINKING
Students in grades K-5 are taught the research-based thinking strategies that we use as adults. While we explicitly teach and model these thinking strategies in the area of reading, they can be applied in all content areas. Thinking strategies build students' comprehension. They also help students monitor their understanding of a text or task and reflect on how their thinking changes over time. Click here for more information on these strategies and ideas on how to help your child at home.
SCIENCE & MATH EXPLORATION
Students learn math and science best when they are given opportunities to explore, think deeply and question. This week students put their knowledge of matter to the test as they created solids, liquids and gasses in a science lab. Students experienced chemical reactions first hand and made a substance that demonstrated the properties of both a solid and a liquid.
In addition to daily math instruction, intermediate students have the opportunity to participate in math challenges weekly through Math Olympiad. Math Olympiad challenges students to solve rigorous problems and compete in national math challenges. Collaboration and problem solving are evident as students work through complex problems that have multiple solutions. We are proud to say that we have over 60 students who engage weekly in math tasks and talk. Students' excitement, observations and thinking were clearly evident in both science and math experiences.
GARDENING INDOORS
Third grade students moved gardening indoors this winter. Students are growing a variety of vegetables in a hydroponic garden bed donated by the Sijmons family. Students are comparing how plants grow in the absence of soil and with artificial light. They have, for example, observed how the roots grew on the plastic. We look forward to continuing to notice the changes and differences.
CONGRATULATIONS MRS. MARTINO & MRS. DALE
First grade teacher, Mrs. Martino, and kindergarten assistant, Mrs. Dale, will represent Gold Rush at the District Apple Awards. Mrs. Martino's and Mrs. Dale's dedication to students' growth and the betterment of our school make them true models.
UPCOMING EVENTS
* February 2: Sock Hop
* February 14: Valentine's Day
* February 15: SAC Meeting @ 4:30-5:30 in the Gold Mine Room
Students in grades K-5 are taught the research-based thinking strategies that we use as adults. While we explicitly teach and model these thinking strategies in the area of reading, they can be applied in all content areas. Thinking strategies build students' comprehension. They also help students monitor their understanding of a text or task and reflect on how their thinking changes over time. Click here for more information on these strategies and ideas on how to help your child at home.
SCIENCE & MATH EXPLORATION
Students learn math and science best when they are given opportunities to explore, think deeply and question. This week students put their knowledge of matter to the test as they created solids, liquids and gasses in a science lab. Students experienced chemical reactions first hand and made a substance that demonstrated the properties of both a solid and a liquid.
In addition to daily math instruction, intermediate students have the opportunity to participate in math challenges weekly through Math Olympiad. Math Olympiad challenges students to solve rigorous problems and compete in national math challenges. Collaboration and problem solving are evident as students work through complex problems that have multiple solutions. We are proud to say that we have over 60 students who engage weekly in math tasks and talk. Students' excitement, observations and thinking were clearly evident in both science and math experiences.
Third Grade Students Create Solids, Liquids & Gases in a Science Lab
Students Work Collaboratively to Solve Math Challenges Weekly in Math Olympiad
GARDENING INDOORS
Third grade students moved gardening indoors this winter. Students are growing a variety of vegetables in a hydroponic garden bed donated by the Sijmons family. Students are comparing how plants grow in the absence of soil and with artificial light. They have, for example, observed how the roots grew on the plastic. We look forward to continuing to notice the changes and differences.
CONGRATULATIONS MRS. MARTINO & MRS. DALE
First grade teacher, Mrs. Martino, and kindergarten assistant, Mrs. Dale, will represent Gold Rush at the District Apple Awards. Mrs. Martino's and Mrs. Dale's dedication to students' growth and the betterment of our school make them true models.
UPCOMING EVENTS
* February 2: Sock Hop
* February 14: Valentine's Day
* February 15: SAC Meeting @ 4:30-5:30 in the Gold Mine Room
