Emergency Remote Learning – Spring 2020

Salmon Habitat Research

Salmon Habitat Research

Dear Families of Room 124,

As lifelong learners in Room 124 we strive to build stamina, resiliency and perseverance. This is a remarkable group of young people who have shown compassion and empathy for one another. I stand back in awe and quietly observe how each member of our classroom community continuously offers emotional, social and academic guidance to anyone in need. In the classroom it was always a personal delight to stand back and listen to the student’s classroom meeting discussions. After three classroom meetings through Teams, I am able to step back and observe students as they navigate their ever changing world. I appreciate all the guardians in our classroom. You all are magnificent in guiding your children’s learning at home as well as stepping in and co teaching. Many thanks to our two Jamies for helping our class with FlipGrid. It is a learning process and I appreciate your help and time! I am learning from you and your children. Thank you!

This week prior to Spring Break is a transitional teaching and learning week. Please continue to access the district Stay Engage website for student learning: https://www.engage.rsd407.org/engagement

  • Reading, Writing and Phonics

Reading and written responses target narrative nonfiction. There is a link to Epic Books as well as quality read aloud books chosen by our librarians.

“Students- This week’s reading lessons on the Stay Engaged site are Narrative Nonfiction. There are some links where you can find resources for reading. Our school librarians have also collected a lot of read aloud books that you can listen to To find these videos please click on this link: RSD Narrative Nonfiction.”

  • Mathematics

We are using Zearn Math to continue student learning. Each family and student received a login email with directions and passwords. In class we began fractions, yet I am asking students to start at the beginning of the unit for review and to feel comfortable with the Zearn format. All mathematicians are encouraged to continue with Freckle to personalize their learning. Khan academy is fabulous too.

  • Empowered Learning Projects

Students are encouraged to research a passion project and share their work with the class. Most likely we will use Flipgrid videos to do so. I am trying to follow the district’s lead.Thank you for your grace.

Please note that I have daily meetings with with CE staff and district personnel. However, I am always available to speak with you. We can chat 333-4845, email or talk on Teams.

Take good care.

All my best,

Mrs.Wing

 

 

Anti-Bullying Avengers

PhotoPeach

Learners of Room 124 researched the different forms of bullying and created posters to educate the Carnation Elementary Community. Students reflected about how to identify signs of bullying, the power of using their voice, why people bully, and the importance of kindness.

Carnation Elementary Rain Garden

Get Happy and Healthy with Rain Gardens!

By third grade citizen scientist: Abby Soptich & Sophia Yim

Rain gardens can help save the world! “Why, you ask?” Because by building a rain garden we can save our precious salmon. Rain garden help keep our drinking water clean and healthy and help all living creatures. People too! As the human population grows, many kinds of habitats are being replaced by roads, houses, and other buildings. Okay, I know your scared. But don’t stop reading! Read on to find out how rain gardens can help save the day!! Rain gardens collect polluted water from rooftops and roads. The rain water drips down, down, down into the soil that filters the water. The water becomes clean. Then, the water eventually flows to other bodies of water. For example, the Tolt River in Carnation. So now you know EVERYTHING about rain gardens. You can build one too. If you need help come, ask a third-grade student.

I want to leave you with this: our AMAZINGLY CRAZY teacher, Mrs.Wing, came up with the environmental club came up with the rain garden idea. Also, it took TWO WHOLE YEARS to with the rain garden beginning to end.

Peace out peeps, and stay tuned in for next time.

First of all, some rain gardens are……EXPENSIVE!!!!!!

For example, our rain garden costed $16,000$!!!

Room 124 Beware…We Brake for Biology!

First Day: Owl Pellets! on PhotoPeach

Afternoon on Griffin Creek on PhotoPeach

We Brake for Biology! 

The scientist of Room 124 started their science research and field studies in August and continued their learning on the first day of school. They are developing keen observation skills and learning to sort and categorize data. More to follow…

Below is our classroom and specialist schedule

CARNATION ELEMENTARY     Teacher: Wing (Reamer-Carlisle), Elizabeth 2017-2018

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:25 10:35

 

 Math Math Computer Lab Math Science
 

 

 Math Math Math Math Science

10:35 – 10:45              AM RECESS

10:45 Math Math Math Math       Science
11:20

 

 PE Library Music PE       Music
 

 

          

11:55 RECESS——–LUNCH 12:15

12:35 Mindfulness\Class Meeting Mindfulness\Class Meeting Mindfulness\Class Meeting Mindfulness\Class Meeting Social Studies
12:55 Writing Writing Writing Writing Social Studies
  Writing Writing Writing Writing

 

 Art

2:35 – 2:50          PM RECESS

2:50

 

 Reading Reading Reading Reading  
 

 

 Reading Reading Reading Reading  

3:45 DISMISSAL

Yield to Learners

Salmon Stream Restoration

Warning: Bears in the Woods!

 

Greeting Room 124 Families,

I hope this note finds everyone well. It has been a busy few weeks and a tad of a blur.  Snow days and late starts have been wonderful and confusing in regards to the flow of schedules, growth, and learning. It is important to note that young learners are flexible and resilient and an older brain must be trained with consistent new learning. I promise you all that I am trying! 3+ for effort? Hmm…

In class, we have been studying the following:

  • Reading strategies to support research and informational writing
  • Multiplication and division to find area and the use of the distributive property
  • Inquiry science about water and climate

Science, writing, and reading are integrated tightly. Math is soon to be integrated as we become closer to researching, designing and implementing a rain garden on school grounds.

Please encourage your sweet peeps to continue keyboarding, reading, and math facts (+, -, x, \). Their reading logs are being checked twice a week. You may certainly work as their scribe if needed Please note that I sent a math homework packet home last week. This is mathematics from September and October. Homework is due on Wednesday. A new review math packet will again be sent home this Wednesday and due the following week. Please remind your learners to breathe to alleviate any stress, anxiety, and get oxygen into those amazing brains. Non-homework morphs into homework in order to help and support student transition into fourth grade. Ah, the Glory Days of autumn 2016…

All third-grade students are required to participate in the Carnation Elementary Science Fair. STEAM Night (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) is on Thursday, April, 6th from 5:00 – 7:00. I am sending information home with your child on Wednesday. Thursday morning, students have the opportunity (in the school computer lab) to research a scientific experiment they might like to conduct using the scientific method. Since we have been studying the properties of water, some students may feel confident to follow that topic. Again, more detailed information will be following. Please save the date.

I will be out of the classroom Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday. Thursday and Friday, I will be down in the Palms Springs area attending the India Wells tennis tournament. It took me three and a half years to complete my graduate degree in zoology. I had to take a tennis sabbatical, which was painful physically and socially. Such sacrifices! My parents taught our family to play as young kids and I taught my children as well. It feels great to be playing again. Monday and Tuesday, I will be in Seattle fulfilling my jury duty obligation. I cannot defer, and judges have no idea how complicated substitute plans are. It is like writing a chapter book with different scenarios for each topic.

It was a treat to watch the students of Room 124 share their multiple intelligences during the talent show. It was also very cool to watch the rest of the class being completely absorbed by their peer’s talent and determination. I cannot sit still for an hour and a half, but they could. I only received one warning. A huge thank you to our Talent Show volunteer, Mariah Hueberger for her passion and time.

This Friday, there will be a celebration for all students and their effort toward working on multiplication facts. Mrs. Grant set up a sign-up link for anyone who is able to donate toppings for the sundae feast. The celebration is this Friday at 12:45 if you would like to come and join in the fun. Thank you.

Special and Caring Community Members

Food and Clothing Drive

Third grade students organize and run a food and clothing drive on behalf of the Carnation Food Bank.


Forest Hike

Busy biologist study the forest habitat in Carnation, Washington. The stewards of the land observed the environment and recorded signs of life.

Bacteria Sleuths and Zoologist Hard at Work!

Dear Room 124 Families,

It is exciting to watch the young learners of Room 124 grow using all of their multiple intelligences. Students are building learning stamina and applying themselves toward problem solving, critical thinking and self-reflection. These three powerful learning skills are foundational in the transition from primary to intermediate learning. The first few months of third grade can be overwhelming and I admire how the students are learning to take responsibility for their leaning and choices. They are beginning to understand that learning is not about mastery. Students are beginning to make strong connections with the learning strategies across the curriculum and how they are integrated. Knowing how and when to use learning strategies is paramount, not mastery of a single skill. They should be incredibly proud of themselves!

This Friday our third-grade band is learning about sound waves and creating instruments. Prior to this inquiry project, student will research how sound waves are created and how they differ within the animal kingdom and in their present learning environment. On Friday, the third-grade team of scientist will rotate through different learning and inquiry stations in Room 122 and 124. Below is a link to sign up if you are interested in helping prepare materials and set up stations in the morning or help with the learning station in the afternoon. We appreciate your help. Thank you!

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

 

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/JjyCzY

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

 

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

 

Your child’s pink parent/teacher conference form was sent home in their binder. If you have not had a chance, please fill it out and send it back. I will try to remember to remind students to turn them in as well! Please remember that I am always here to meet and talk with you as well. We do not need a formal pink slip to do so. Your peeps are terrific!

Take good care.

Kind regards,

Elizabeth Wing

Stamina, Resilience, and Perseverance

Image result for far side cartoon excuse me my brain is full

 

Dear Room 124 Families,
I hope that you and your young ones are safe and well. I grew up on an island in Maine and I thrive on the wind and dramatic weather. Alas, there is still hope for blustery days ahead with intense precipitation. I am excited because I know the Coho salmon will soon migrate up Griffin Creek. I am keeping a watch out for my beloved and fortunate salmon who survived the few precious years dodging wildlife and human hurdles. With this in mind, I hope to take the scientist out for an inquiry field study to the Tolt River, as well as a forest inquiry trek up the backside of the evacuation trail. It is a beautiful trail with the switchbacks and variety of native plants. I will notify families in time to ensure that the kiddos are dressed properly and to inquire if anyone would like to join our gaggle.
Please note that “Unhomework” is due tomorrow and students should have their binder at school every day. We are beginning to record our reading stamina time in the reading logs. At home, students should be reading five times a week and recording their progress. I realize that the third grade transition as autonomous learners can be daunting as they take on the responsibility and accountability for their education. Your children have earned the famous “full brain” syndrome by cartoonist, Gary Larson. We are in the process of growing learning stamina and nudging it toward resiliency and perseverance. It can be frustrating and overwhelming and the kiddos are beginning to realize that learning mistakes are an integral stage of growth mindset. As a group, the students are looking out for one another and are sharing fabulous and gracious compliments during our classroom meetings. They should be proud of themselves. Please give them an extra hug and smile. Their dendrites and neurons are tender!
Below are upcoming dates from the Carnation Elementary calendar. I encourage your multi intelligent kiddos to submit an entry into this the PTSA Reflections. The theme is, “What is your story?”. Your children have many stories to share. For instance, I know whose dad put belly button lint on his child’s breakfast plate! Please encourage them to risk take and have fun. All art forms are accepted.
“My brain is full
My teachers dull…”
Kind regards,
Elizabeth
PS your kids are awesome and make me smile (and sometimes, I have to change the tone of my voice). Ahem.
October 18th ASB Fundraiser Packet is Due
October 20th Great Shake Up (Earthquake Drill)
October 20th CEPTSA Member Meeting 3:45 PM – Open to the public
October 21 ASB Disney Dress Up Day (No Masks Allowed)
 October 26th Reflections Art entries due