Another Great Week

Another great week packed full of fun and learning! This week we started a mind map that we added to at the end of each day to review what we did that day as well as so far for the week. This routine wraps up our day and I quickly ask students to tell me what to write. Please excuse the sloppy writing as I write really quickly as the students shout out their thoughts! I didn't want to post such a sloppy picture, but the class said they would like me to post a picture of the mind map on the blog so here goes! I will keep it much neater next week! :) In addition I'm adding some pictures of our hallway display where the students' work will be displayed throughout the year. Whenever you are in the building look for your child's learner profile block and check out their latest writing displayed underneath!

Go Rams

Another beautiful day at Bennett! I didn't see anyone in CU gear today so I hope it is safe to say - "Go Rams!" :)

Words their Way

Words their way is an excellent program we are using for word study this year. This program allows for students to have spelling words based on their developmental level. If you have any questions about the program ask your student or feel free to send questions my way!

An inquiry into Nutrition

Your child's questions drive our unit of inquiry! So far we have discussed our own nutrition which led to questions about how much access others have to great food. Today we watched a Holding Hope Against Hunger segment to learn more. Ask your students about how the segment made them feel!

Morning Journal & Math Lesson

Today's morning journal topic was: Sometimes I wish...
Today's math lesson covered regular polygons and the use of compasses.
Art for specials and then Colorado History! What a busy morning! :)

Talking Points

Today your children completed the STAR math test in the computer lab. Ask them how it went!

Staying Cool with Great Books

After finishing their word sorts early the students enjoyed a few minutes of quiet reading. They were so into their books that most of them didn't even realize I took a couple of pictures!

Homework Packets

It has been another beautiful day at Bennett! I am attaching pictures of the homework packet your kiddos are bringing home tonight. The first packet is a family letter for you to use as you help your students through the week. The next photo highlights the days written in the corner. This is the ideal pacing for the work, but as mentioned before you can game plan with your child if you have events during the week! The whole packet should be returned as one on Friday. Let me know if you have any questions at all!

Learner Profile Definitions

Working on posters for our learner profile display!

Essential Agreements

Your smart scholars came up with these agreements through an activity we worked on yesterday! These were ALL their ideas! I just simply helped them arrange it into sentences. Be proud parents/guardians!

Fantastic First Day!

Parents/Guardians,
What a great first day! This class is wonderful! Remember 30 minutes of at home reading every night for homework! As you talk to your kids about their first day ask them about Mr. Crinkle!

First Day Feelings

After reading First Day Jitters we discussed our feelings for the first day. Here is how your students felt about coming to school today!

Today's Schedule

A few classes will rotate, but here is today's schedule! Lunch and recess times will stay the same every day.

Snack & Water Bottles

Parents,
Quick reminder - please feel free to send water bottles with students as the room has been pretty warm. Also snacks are welcome, but students will be working while eating so simple snacks are better. Please keep in mind food allergies of other students as you select your snacks as well! Thanks and see you tomorrow!
Ms. Sternau

IB Learner Profile

The IB Learner Profile

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers

They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Knowledgeable

They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

Thinkers

They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators

They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

Principled

They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Open-minded

They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

Caring

They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

Risk-takers

They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

Balanced

They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

Reflective

They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.