Guest blogger Shea

Some Native Americans used buffalo fur to hold there bow and arrows and threw it over there shoulder!

Kathy our instructor taught about the different cultures. For example she said "not all native Americans paint there faces or put feathers on there heads some don't hide there identity some tribes show the world who they are"!   We also learned leather is made from moose, deer, and buffalo!

-published by Shea!

Guest Blogger Kevin

Look

Today we worked as a team to out up a tipi.

Look we're  building a tipi!

I got to be Mr.Dan 's assistant.

Realistic Fiction kick off!

Plant Growth

We can see buds! This is so exciting.

Guest Blogger Johnny

This week we went to the computer lab and did Type to Learn 4 with Mrs. Klipfel.  It was really fun.  I hope we get to go back to the computer lab soon.
~Johnny



Guest Blogger Tessa

Reading On Rug

Here is  our class building our reading stamina.

Every day we try to read for 15 minutes with no getting up from our spots.

Our goal is to read for 20 minutes without stopping.

I know we can do it!

~ Tessa

Meet Our Team

Team Jordan 2014-2015

Today we went to the library to learn about blogging. Thanks to Mrs. Klipfel for teaching us about internet safety!  As you can tell by the photo above it was a lot of fun!

Beginning our study of Plants

First, we looked at the soil.

We talked about what we know about plants.

They need water and sunlight. 

We planted Wisconsin fast growing brassica seeds.  

We hope they grow!

 

A Post from our Guest Bloggers Olivia & Avery

This week we made fish glyphs. This helps us learn about each other. We learned about how many brothers and sisters kids have and how many pets.  We also learned about our favorite foods.  We found out that we had a lot of things in common with each other.
~Olivia

                                                        

One of the best things about back to school is art.  We made a project using our names.  We had to sketch it .  Then we traced it over with sharpie.  Lastly, we colored them with oil pastel.  It  was a lot of work.
~Avery

Dear Team Jordan Families,

We are off to a great start!  The first few weeks of school are all about learning our routine, rules, and roles.

It will take a little time for us all to get on track with our routine. Fortunately, the children are quickly learning our schedule and how we function on a daily basis as a team.  We will discuss homework and the agenda book during parent seminar.

In order for Team Jordan to have a successful year we have established one main rule:

We will not stop other students from learning.  

In order to agree upon a rule, first we all had a chance to write down what each of us as individuals thought the rules should be.  I then posted a sign stating the above rule.  We talked about each of our individual rules and decided that they all fit under the category of not stopping others from learning.  We also highlighted that we would all need to be safe, be responsible, and be respectful in order to follow our main rule. 

We are working on developing our roles as “players” on Team Jordan.  The students are learning their positions.  As players they will learn their individual strengths and weaknesses.  They will come to school ready to work hard and play hard.  Each player will feel like part of the team.  He/ she will feel safe to try “new plays.”  We will practice every day. 

My job as their coach is to teach them the “plays” and give corrections or feedback as necessary.  Also, I will assess their abilities and interests and use that information to help coach them.  It is my hope that each of our players feels challenged every day, because without challenge there is no improvement.

Families play a very important role on this team.  Your job is to make sure your child comes to school each day prepared for the challenges in front of them.   Please communicate with me as questions or concerns arise.   You know your child better than anyone.  We will work together to cheer and encourage our players to take risks and think of plays on their own.  

I look forward to seeing you all at parent seminar on September 16^th at 6pm.  Thank you very much for your support as we begin our “season” together.

Mrs. Jordan

Our team blog will be updated weekly by students and myself. 

 

Welcome to my new players and families

I have been busy here at school.  All I need now is my new team. I can't wait to see you all in the morning!