Monday, June 13, 2011
Oregon Unit
Below is a short list of some Oregon businesses and some links to help you finish your Oregon unit of study.
Columbia Sportswear, LAIKA, Deep Sky Studio, Leatherman, Powell's Books, Pendleton Woolen Mill, Oregon Spice, Nike, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Oregon Log Home Company, Oregon Kite Company, Oregon Fruit Products Company, GreenWood Resources, Tillamook Cheese Company, Oregon Coast Jams, Stash Tea, and many more...
100 Best Oregon Non-Profit Businesses (same as above)
33 Best Large Companies (BE CAREFUL...not all are started in Oregon)
33 Best Medium (same as above)
The Cherry Country (My friend's family microbusinees)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Our Garden
We will be pulling, picking, and planting in our garden again next week. The day has yet to be determined, but it will either be Monday (6/13) or Wednesday (6/15). I will notify you later this week with the specific date and time and possible fruit, flower, and/or veggie donations if your family would like to help out in any way.
With this new round of planting our garden will require some summer TLC. We're hoping to find families who can tend and water the garden on a week-by-week basis throughout the summer. Below I have listed the weeks starting with June 20-26. Please take a look at your calendars and let me know if your family is interested. Families are welcome to sign up for more than one week if they desire.
June 20-26
June 27- July 3
July 4-10
July 11-17
July 18-24
July 25-31
August 1-7
August 8-14
August 15-21
August 22-28
August 29-Sept 4
Poetry Tea
What: The Poetry Tea
Who: Our Fourth Graders
When: Thursday, June 9th @ 2PM
Where: Our classroom
Why: To celebrate the end of a successful school by sharing our most personal and heartfelt writing, our poetry
A Wish: If you can come a little early to help set up, please let me know. If you can bring a sharp knife, please let me know (for cutting treats, of course...)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
"She Flies with Her Own Wings"
Our next unit of study will be "Oregon!" We will trace Oregon's timeline from the very first settlers to present day (picking up where we left off in our study of "Westward Movement"). We will explore Oregon's geography and climate, studying each region's boundaries, formations and natural wonders. We will examine the structure of Oregon's government, the rights of citizens and the passage of laws. We will study Oregon's unique culture and create our own versions of "typical" Oregonians. We will memorize and understand the emblematic importance of the state symbols. We will choose an Oregon business as well as a notable Oregonian to explore in depth. And all of this, in the 20 or so days left of school! Please enjoy and explore the video and websites below (more to be added). Many of them will be used for research in class as well.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Sexton Mountain Elementary - Fireworks - April 2011
This is a video of our fourth grade students' rendition of Katy Perry's, "Firework"at our April PBIS assembly. Over the previous couple weeks we rehearsed in class and discussed the lyrics in great detail. We believe this is a song with a very powerful message: don't let others bring you down, believe in yourself and your uniqueness, and you'll be capable of amazing things.
I am so very proud of all our fourth graders' bravery in performing in front of the whole school and not being afraid to be themselves. You are all special, unique, and spectacular!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Earth Day - April 22
With the help of parent volunteers and some generous donations we were able to give back to the earth on Earth Day by tending, weeding, and planting in our garden. Our herbs and veggies are thriving. Our flowers are blooming bright. Spring is in the air. Or, is that our compost? Great job out there fourth graders!
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