Emma's design for our Earth Day screen saver contest won many votes, so she earned an "Honorable Mention" in our competition! Apollo designed our winning screen saver for Earth Week 2013. It is such a clever, creative design. Way to go, Apollo!
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First Grade - DevanDevan is a digital artist! Take a look at this detailed drawing he created for his class book about Christmas traditions in Germany and Sweden! Second Grade - AviAvi is a very diligent worker. While watching BrainPop movies about famous African Americans in recognition of Black History month, Avi took copious notes about four different individuals. Third Grade - ParkerParker offered a helping hand to several different poeple in his class during computer this week. I am glad to have your help, Parker!
First Grade - HollandHolland is a digital artist with creative ideas! In her most recent computer class, she created the painting you see above of a Chinese individual holding an abacus. This picture represents some facts she has learned while her class has been studying China and its culture. Beautiful, Holland! Second Grade - CarolineCaroline has made a habit of being helpful in the computer lab. She knows that the end of the class period can be a little hectic with people trying to accomplish all sorts of different things, from adding that final splash of color, to saving, to quitting, so she takes on the responsibility every G Day afternoon of pushing in chairs and hanging headphones. Caroline, I sure do appreciate all you do to help me! Third Grade - HadleyHadley missed our first computer class where the iMovie project was introduced, and that was a big class to miss! This week, however, she was fully present, and she made great progress on her storyboard. Hadley, I am proud of the focus you showed; keep up the great work!
First Grade - KathrynKathryn stayed behind in the computer lab this week and helped by pushing all the chairs in. Thank you, Kathryn, for being so thoughtful! Second Grade - MontanaMontana and her classmates have been using a site called Storybird to create online books, and Montana has been working on Storybirds outside of school. She is doing a great job working independently! Third Grade - WestonWeston is a huge help in the lab. Technology seems to come easily to him, and he is quick to lean over and help a friend whenever needed. Way to go, Weston! First Grade - JennieJennie, I am so proud of how you came in to computer last week and got right down to business working on your temperature map! It seemed like you remembered what you had learned the week before because you worked diligently and found answers to your own questions. Keep up the good work! Second Grade - HowellHowell worked very hard this week to complete an activity that went along with his nonfiction writing in Mrs. Johnston's class. He used a website to search for pictures, imported the pictures into another program called Pages, printed his pictures from Pages, and then cut out and glued his pictures into his book--all in one class period! Howell worked diligently and quicky, and he should feel proud of himself! Third Grade - LucaLuca earned his Digital Passport from Common Sense Media this week! The final module was called "Mix-n-Mash" and for this activity Luca created a fantastic video filled with music and images. He did a nice job creating a video that stuck to one theme--not an easy task! Bravo, Luca!
First Grade - BrianBrian is a dilligent worker during computer time, and he often finishes his tasks before the end of the period. In his most recent computer class he worked on a Thanksgiving project and decided to add an interesting fact about turkeys to his work. Great job going above and beyond, Brian! Second Grade - JoshuaJoshua's class was working on annotation images with the goal of teaching an audience something, and he ended up putting together a fantastic resource about his home country of Cypress. Way to go, Joshua! Third Grade - BradenBraden is consistently a model student in computer class. He listens and follows directions and is serious about getting his work done. Thank you, Braden!
1st Grade - Charlie P.In Charlie's class this week, the children were working on writing thank you notes to people who help us around the school building. Charlie worked extra hard to write a very kind note with lots and lots of words. I'm proud of you, Charlie! 2nd Grade - SpencerSpencer impressed me so much this week! She came in before announcements one morning to finish up her germs book project (which she did!) and then she was able to follow some pretty tough directions and finish up another computer project in one class period. Spencer, that kind of diligence is rare. Way to go! 3rd Grade - MichaelMichael missed his last computer class, so imagine my surprise when I filled him in on our current project and he managed to complete it in one class period! Michael worked diligently, and I was so pleased that he was able to catch up. Awesome job, Michael!
First Grade - HelenIn computer class this week, Helen started working on a project in Doozla all about farms, and she did a fantastic job! She is a gifted artist! Check out our newsletter to see her work. Second Grade - KaciAt the end of her computer class this week, Kaci walked around and made sure to close out of all running applications on her classmates' machines. Thank you for your help, Kaci! Third Grade - CharlesWe started a cool, new project in third grade computer classes this week, and Charles worked very hard to complete the first part of his project--the script. He should be very proud of his diligence and work ethic. First Grade - WalkerWalker was such a trooper this week in computer class! We were putting the finishing touches on our Dot Day drawings during her class, and her computer was just not cooperating. Such is technology! Walker wrote the same sentence three different times, and it finally saved on the page. Thank you for your positive attitude, Walker! Second Grade - BrooksBrooks did such a great job listening and following directions this week! We are learning how to use Dropbox in the computer lab (that's hard work!) and Brooks was able to do it by himself on his first try. Way to go, Brooks! Third Grade - SpencerSpencer was a HUGE help to me in the computer lab this week. He and his classmates are also learning to use Dropbox, and Spencer mastered the skill and then went around the room helping his friends complete the task that was asked of them. Spencer, you are a team player, thanks!
First Grade - LoganIn computer this week, Logan was a brave speller and wrote "I will strive to do my best at all times" all by himself. Way to go, Logan! Second Grade - JulieJulie was a very focused worker in computer this week. She had no trouble finishing her tasks, and she did a great job following directions. We're proud of you, Julie! Third Grade - JackJack shared with us that he has been completing some of his digital passport activities from home. Jack, we think it's neat how you are learning how to use technology in a wise way, even away from school!
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