Our sixth graders traveled to YMCA’s Camp Reed to experience the ropes course and work on building stronger classroom communities. As you can see by their writing and the delightful photos, this was a fun learning experience. It was rewarding to see how supportive all the students were as their classmates attempted the formidable tasks the low and high elements provided. Bemiss students welcomed new language learners, new students to our city and to our school, by working together to meet the day’s challenges. My Experience At Camp ReedBy AmreeMy experience at Camp Reed was so awesomely awesome. We walked on wires that was the hard part. It was hard but fun at the same time. My classmates were really nice. They were alsovery helpful by helping me across the wires.I would say my biggest accomplishment was trying to walk on the wires. The wires were about a foot off the ground. I also tried to wasl the high wires. They were really high off the ground! I didn’t give up and I’m very proud of myself for not giving up.I learned that you have to listen to each other. They have to listen to you because you might have something to say that’s important.One thing I noticed about my classmates was they cheered for everyone. They also helped encourage people. Some people really needed to be encouraged because they really weren’t up for doing the courses. But wen we encouraged them they were more up for doing the courses.Thoughts About Camp ReedBy CurtisMy experience about Camp Reed was fun! It was like hard doing some of the low elements courses. I did one called a water wheel. I had to climb up on another student and pull myself over the wheel.One thing I accomplished that I am proud of Is going as high on the high element course as I could before I wanted to get down. One reason I didn’t do it all the way was I am really terrified of heights. Some other people did go up there too.One thing I learned was working together is important. You have to cheer people on to help them on. The more you work together, the faster you can accomplish your task.One thing I noticed about the class was we were all working together. There were no put-downs. We were all working together to help all of us get over the water wheel.Camp ReedBy AmeliaMy experience at Camp Reed was cool, a little scary, and awesome. What I liked was everyone did their best on the course. What we did there was a little scary because we went some feet up a ladder, then went then climbed up about three feet. Then we had to practice for the next part we had to do. The next thing we had to do was walk on a rope and hold onto two ropes then kiss the tree, then walk to the other end.One thing I accomplished that I am proud of is that I could make it up the ladder that was three feet tall. Then I climbed up about three or four more feet and there were three ropes at the top, but one was for walking on and the other two ropes were to hold onto and the end was like twenty five feet away. But I made it to the end.One thing I learned that teamwork is a lot of fun. Teamwork is a lot of fun because we all got to do a lot of fun things at Camp Reed. Teamwork is also fun because when you are on a team your team cheers for you.One thing that I noticed about my class is that we were cheering for one another every time one of us was on the course. One more thing I noticed about my class is that when we came down from the course everyone was cheering very loudly. The last thing I noticed about my class is that we would not stop cheering until they were done with the course, and everyone would start asking how it was on the course.Thoughts about Camp ReedBy GraceMy experience at Camp Reed was that this is the day to have fun, be responsible, show respect, show commitment, and be safe. I went through the hills, played games, and did the high ropes course that was 25 or 26 feet high.One thing that I accomplished that I am proud of is climbing the high ropes, even even though it was scary, but I still pushed myself to do it.One thing that I learned about myself is that I will help others pass the high ropes up above the ground and help them pass the spinning wheel. Don’t be scared of what you’re scared of, but be proud of what you are not scared of.What I noticed about my classroom is that everyone tried to help students get through the wires that were low near the ground. We cheered on for them so that they can get over to the other side! What I appreciated about my classmates is that they made a good choice that they will be respectful for others and of other classes too.

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As a way to review the parts of speech these sixth grade writers composed tongue twisters. See if you can locate the nouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives in their silly sentences.Silly SandburnBy Shelbi Democrat Daimio, Republican RiceBy Rickey

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After reading about the unmanned space mission to Mars, Doug decided to write a poem in response to his interest being sparked.Mars ExpeditionBy Doug On the face of Mars,Seeing that sight,I want to take flightLike a Seven-forty-seven,Walk on the face of Mars.On the face of Mars,Not knowingWhat lies ahead of the human race,Not knowing what life formsLie ahead, waiting, lurking, stalking.I want to be on the face of Mars.That dusty most imposing planet.Walk on the face of Mars. Now enjoy this ppersonification poem by C.J.! Did you know that fireworks had a personality?FireworksBy C.J.  I am fireworks,I live in stores,My favorite colors are red orange and yellow,I like to wear red,My job is to light your sisters leg on fire,My family and friends are TNT and dynamite,I’m definitely blown up by a vacation!My favorite holiday is the 4^th of July,I move by blowing up!

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The colors and designs of these masks are as diverse as our school’s population. The metal masks are based on the principles of design balance and specifically symmetry. Students could create any kind of design of mask as long as it was symmetrical. They used permanent markers on metal. Look at the playful shapes and patterns in the art of our intermediate students.

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As our sixth graders studied figurative language they thought it would be fun to personify a few common objects and concepts. Their writing is thought provoking, and at times sparkling with humor. Please enjoy these personification poems and share them with your friends!

I am the sun.
I live in the sky.
My favorite colors are black, blue, and yellow.
I like to wear a yellow shirt and yellow pants.
My job is to make flowers happy.
My family is the stars and my friend is the moon.
I go to

I am the sun.
I live in the sky way up high.
My favorite colors are red, orange, and yellow.
I like to wear bright clothes everyday.
My job is to heat the earth and make brightness.
My family is the sky and my friends are the clouds.
I go on vacation all around the world to make brightness.
My favorite holiday is summer because that’s when I’m used the most.
I move by floating up in the sky.
Lyric

I am paper.
I live in a box.
My favorite colors are red, white, and blue.
I wear lead and I like to wear colors.
My job is to help kids do their math.
My family is scratch paper and my friends are pens and pencils.
My vacation is to fly like a plane.
My favorite holiday is the 4^th of July.
I move by flying like a plane.
JuveI am a hockey puck.
I live on the ice.
My favorite colors are red, white, and blue and did I mention black?
I like to wear black leather coat.
My job is to get slapped around by these things called sticks.
My family and friends are ice and Mr. Goal.
For vacation, I seem to never get a break. What’s up with that?
My favorite holiday is Christmas dude.
I move by gliding across ice while getting beat up by the stick gang.

I am a mouse.
I like to live in a Barbie house with my Barbie wife.
My favorite colors are white and brown.
I like to wear nothing because I don’t like clothes.
My job is to steal cheese from other people.
My family is a cat and my friend is a rat.
I like to go visit my uncle Geronimo Stilton.
My favorite holiday is give me cheese day.
I move through my cool toy car.
ToubeeI am a clock.
I live everywhere.
My favorite colors are all colors because I come in all colors.
I like to wear spinning hands.
My job is to tell people what time it is.
My family and friends are numbers and dashes.
On vacation I go to 12:00 midnight.
My favorite holiday is the holiday where most people look at the time.
I move to different numbers and time with my hands.
SamanthaI am a taco.
I live in a shell shaped house.
My favorite color is golden yellow and bumpy brown.
I like to wear brown pants, green shoes, and yellow shirts.
I am the manager of Taco

I am wood.
I live in a desk.
My favorite color is yellow.
I like to wear erasing clothes.
My job is to go where my master tells me to go.
My family and friends are thick and thin.
I’m on vacation when I go back in my desk.
My favorite holiday is sharpener day.
I move when my master makes me.
Tim

I am an apple.
I live in a fruit bowl.
My favorite colors are red and white.
I wear a red jacket and a white T-shirt.
My job is to be eaten.
My family is other apples and my friends are bananas and green apples.
I like to go in lunch boxes.
My favorite holiday is every day.
How I move is I roll.
Sierra
I am love.
I live in people’s hearts.
My favorite colors are red and pink.
I like to wear a golden arrow.
My job is to make people love each other.
My family is happiness and my friends are joyful.
I go on vacation in people’s hearts to make them fall in love.
My favorite holiday is Valentines Day.
I move slowly in to your heart.
Oxana

I am gold.
I live in everyone’s greed and in fancy jewelry stores and casinos.
My favorite colors are gold, silver, and yellow.
I love to wear my silver tuxedo.
My job is to shine with all of my might and make people want me. (I also work for Greed Inc.)
My family is silver, copper, bronze, metallic blue, and my friends are electric blue and yellow.
I go to casinos and ancient cities for my vacations.
My favorite holidays are Christmas, New Years, and the 4^th of July.(I love seeing shiny and bright lights)
I am exchanged for goods or I am crafted into jewelry.
Glen

I am a crumply paper.
I live in a crumply old desk.
My favorite color is white. Duh!
I wear a shirt with writing and no pants.
My job is to make the teacher mad.
My family and friends are other crumpled up papers and stinky markers.
I go on vacation at the teacher’s desk.
My favorite holiday is the WASL.
I move by turning into an airplane.
WilliamI am chocolate.
I live in a wrapper.
My favorite colors are black and brown.
I like to wear wrappers.
My job is to make kids eat me.
My family and friends are kids, mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa.
I would take a vacation to the North Pole.
My favorite holiday is Christmas and Halloween.
How I move is by a hand.
ChristinaI am a water bottle.
I live in

I am a kiwi.
I live in a tree.
My favorite colors are black and green.
I wear a thin skin and fur.
My job is to taste good.
My family and friends are apples, bananas, oranges, and watermelon.
I vacation all around the world.
My favorite holidays are Christmas and Easter.
I roll when I move.
Jazmine

I am a rat.
I live near a mouse trap.
My favorite color is grey.
I wear a scraggly grey coat with fuzzy grey pants.
My job is to pester.
My family are pigs and my best friend is a mouse that was eaten two weeks ago.
I love to vacation in the sewer.
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.
I move in a sly, skiddery motion. You can hear my feet pitter patter on the floor…..in your house!
Hanna

I am happiness.
I live in

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Our fourth graders have been writing stories blending scenes of real life with their imagination. Have fun reading these stories full of voice, action, and humor!

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Second Graders are studying the weather and are tracking the changes of the inside and outside temperatures. We are impressed with how these young scientists not only collect data, but are very observant. Their writing reflects both their passion about science and their flair for descriptive writing.

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Look at all the thinking that went into solving this story problem about Dylan making an apple pie. Notice the process to visualize the information they need, and notice the variety of ways these mathematicians solved the problem and got to the correct answer. Way to think second graders!

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Look at all the thinking that Oksana has done in response to her reading. Our students are learning about strategies that good readers do to get the most out of their texts.

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Mrs. Adams’ Second Graders Take Pride In Their Learning!

I am proud I learned that I can do math really well.  I learned to put the big number in my head and count on.  Oh and math is really, really fun.  Tara

I am proud I learned to figure out equations using the number line.   Bailey

I am proud I can write my name.   Grace

I am proud I learned to write hard words and read chapter books.  David

I am proud I can use the number line to count.  I can read Clifford.  Annmarie

I am proud I learned I can find the missing numbers in equations.  Jace

I am proud I learned to read a book.  Carson

I am proud I learned how to tell the value of a digit by looking at the ten’s place or one’s place.  Kersten Amber

I am proud I learned the dictionary is in ABC order.  I learned about the guide words in a dictionary.  Noah

I am proud I learned to write an equation.  In an equation both sides of the equals are worth the same.  Bethany

I am proud I learned to read a glossary, index and a dictionary.  I learned to count backwards and I learned to count by 3’s.  Annabelle

I am proud I learned how to count by 2’s and 3’s.  I also know how fun it is to go to school to learn stuff.  Nicole

I am proud I learned to put the big number in my head and count on.  Tyler

I am proud I learned to be a scientist.  They all ask questions and share their ideas.  Brady

I am proud I learned to start my sentences differently when I write.  Dylan

I am proud I learned how to read hard chapter books like Mary-Kate and Ashley.  I am also proud I learned how to tell time terrifically.  Marilee

I am proud I learned how to read really big chapter books.  The one I like best is non-fiction.  Shalyn

I am proud I know the doubles and halves.  7 + 7 = 14  14 – 7 = 7    Quin

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