Fighting Off the Flu!

The Friday before Thanksgiving break, we learned about the flu. We learned about symptoms of the flu and how the flu can be prevented. 

Then, we split up into groups, learned about different topics related to the flu by reading current events articles, and presented our articles to our classmates in creative ways!

Mrs. Stowe's group learned about pharmacies. They learned that many items can be purchased at a pharmacy to assist with minor injuries or illnesses. You can also get a flu shot at a pharmacy!

Mrs. Beckhom's group learned about germs and how we can fight off germs that cause illnesses such as the flu. They presented their article by putting together and performing a rap about germs!

Ms. Malcom's group learned about pharmacists. These three made the cutest little pharmacist that we have ever seen!

After teaching this lesson, guess who got the flu during Thanksgiving Break????? Yep... That would be Ms. Malcom!

Pinata!

Tony's country, for his "Birthdays Around the World" project, was Mexico. Along with his wonderful project, he brought a pinata for all of us to enjoy! 

After our presentations, we all went outside to have a little fun with the pinata!

Whew! These kiddos were serious about hitting this pinata!

 Tony made the final hit and there was a dog pile for the candy. Ha! Ha! I see Mrs. Beckhom in there too!

Thank you Tony for sharing your pinata and candy with us!

 Crazy teachers!

Birthdays Around the World!

Our unit for September was "Friends in Different Places". During this unit, we studied birthdays around the world. Each student was assigned a country. They were responsible to research their country, make a poster of their country's flag, and make a presentation to share the information, about how birthdays are celebrate in their country, with the class.

On the final day of our unit, we had a huge birthday celebration. We had lots of important visitors come to watch the students present their projects!

 The presentations were so wonderful. It was obvious that each student (with assistance from their families) worked very hard researching the information and creating their posters!

In class, we made a world map. Each student was able to show our visitors where their country was located on the map!

We learned that some of the countries celebrate their birthdays in really fun ways. Ava taught us that, in Brazil, they tug on the birthday boy or girl's ear and give them candy!

In Canada, they put grease on the nose of the birthday boy/ girl. While putting grease on Mrs. Dubois' nose, Erica snuck in a hug!

Marquis taught us that, in Norway, they dance and eat pie!

He chose Ava to dance with!

Tony taught us that, in Mexico, birthday parties are called fiestas. Birthday boys/ girls hit a pinata with their friends and lots of candy falls out!

Mettano taught us that, in Vietnam, the birthday boy/ girl gets lucky money!

Of course he collected lucky money from the friends in his class!

He even got lucky money from Mrs. Dubois!

Poor Jayda was sick the day of our presentations. She created a beautiful presentation for the United States. Ms. Malcom presented it for her!

Then... We all enjoyed a yummy birthday cake!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

CBI Trip to Academy Springs Park and El Charro!

We had such a wonderful time on our first CBI trip of the year. We started our trip by going to Academy Springs Park. Ms. Malcom lives very close to the park so we also got to ride by her house on the way. That was pretty cool!

Mettano LOVED this lion statue!

There is a huge slide at the park. It was quite a hit!

Ms. Malcom.... What are you doing??

 

Uh-Oh... Following the leader!

There seems to be a hold up!  Ha! Ha!

Just a few group pictures from the park!

For lunch, we went to El Charro Mexican Restaurant. Yum! Ava's mom met us there. We loved having lunch with her!

Just a little fun while waiting for our food!

Time to eat!

Dontavious' birthday was the day before. We celebrated with a rush of servers to his table, a song, a sombrero plopped on his head, and a free sopapilla. His face was priceless. Happy Birthday Dontavious!