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miss jess
 
STEM with Ms. Jess 
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Kinder-2nd Grade
  • We will be exploring our earth! This month we will focus on the inside of our earth, volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks, and the rock cycle. 
  • Students will get a chance to learn about what makes volcanoes erupt, the three kinds of rocks, and the world beneath our feet.
 
3rd Grade
  • We will finish our unit on stormy skies–answering questions such as “How do you know when it’s going to storm?” and “Why are some places always hot?”. 
  • If time permits, we will begin our unit on plants to celebrate springtime!
 
4th Grade
  • We will be finishing our unit on the human body by making a “robot finger,” as well as learning about our hearts. 
  • If time permits, we will begin our unit on plants to celebrate springtime!
 
5th Grade
  • We will be focusing on Earth’s water and answering questions such as “How much water is in the world?” and “When you turn on the faucet, where does the water come from?”. 
  • Once this is finished, we will begin our unit on plants to celebrate springtime!
mr feliciano
PE with Mr. Feliciano
 
In April, all elementary grade levels will be learning and engaging in playing KickBall. 
 
  • Each developmental grade level will work on specific skills appropriate for their age. 
  • Students will be able to practice these skills during PE Class and recess. 
  • The goal for all students is to learn to play the game and add it to their “Fun Games Inventory.”
 
Kinder-2nd Grade
  • Students will be focusing on the basics of the game, including kicking, retrieving the ball, catching, throwing to a partner, base running, and positive interactions during gameplay.
 
3rd-5th Grade
  • Students will be focusing on the complete understanding of the game of KickBall, including kicking, retrieving the ball, catching, throwing to a partner, base running, and positive interactions during gameplay. 
  • 3rd through 5th-grade students will add the rules of 3 outs, strikes, and runs, allowing positive team competition.
 
Middle School
  • Students will be focusing on identifying and setting appropriate fitness goals. 
  • Students will participate in games that promote physical activity and group effort. 
  • Finally, students will be able to collect fitness data and identify progress in their fitness goals and assess their progress and create new goals with the data collected.
renee klek
SEL with Ms. Renee
 
All students completed the SEL assessment in March, and their results will be available with final report cards. In April, Social Emotional Learning is revisiting some of our critical social skills as we prepare for the end of this school year.
 
All grades will review I-statements, Active Listening, Conflict Management, and Apologizing. Our stories and activities will center on Bullying, Friendship, and Saying Goodbye.
 
Kinder-2nd Grade 
  • K-2 students will listen to a Munchy & Jumpy story where Jumpy is bullied by two of her friends.
  • The students will recognize that bullying consists of something done intentionally, with the intent to harm.
  • They will look for the imbalance of power (in Jumpy’s case, two against one) and the frequency (more than once) to determine if George the kangaroo is a bully or mean.
  • If you are looking for bullying resources, I like the National Bullying Prevention Program at www.pacer.org, which includes online resources for kids and teens.
3rd-5th Grade
mr H
Mr. H’s Music Notes
 
April is “Jazz in Our Schools Month.” We will have lessons at each grade level focused on jazz - its origins, different styles and schools, the principal instruments, notable performers, similarities and differences between jazz and other musical styles, etc. Your student will even try their hand at scat-singing!!
 
SAVE THE DATE!! 
 
GVA Open Mic Talent Show
Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 4:00 PM
 
This will be the first-ever show at GVA North!. 
  • If you can sing, dance, perform a monologue, etc. - this is the time to share your talent with your friends at GVA! 
  • Please contact Mr. King or me if you wish to participate.
 
ms.bradford