Women's History Biography Project

Ms. Dephouse and Mr. Broshar, together with Ms. Tarleton, have launched an exciting new project in the sixth grade.  The sixth graders were given a partner, and both students have been reading a biography of the same famous and influential woman.  Today, the partners had a chance to sit down together and talk about that woman and what they have learned.  Beginning next week, the pairs of students will be filming a mock interview in which one student poses as a reporter and the other poses as the influential woman.  We will share the videos as a whole group after spring break.  Students were excited to meet today to begin brainstorming and planning the videos.  We heard lots of good discussion about interesting and famous women in history!

Archaeology in Stephens Hall

In social studies, students have been discussing how archaeologists make inferences about past civilizations from artifacts.  As a kick off to our study of local history, students "found" artifacts in Room 15 and 16 and worked with a partner to decide what conclusions can be drawn about the people who once lived there.  Check out their portfolios for photos of the dig and to read about their conclusions.

Valentine's Day Cards

6th graders making Valentine's Day cards for their 1st grade buddies.  

Very creative!

The 1st graders will  appreciate the handmade cards.