Friday, March 5, 2010

Grades 6-8: Bullies Rule--Or do They?

Description:We would like to talk with middle school students about bullying--what goes on at their schools, what they do about it, how they stop it, deal with it, etc. Then we want to compare this to ours AND then take a tip or two from each!

We are all reading the book Schooled, by Gordan Korman and will use this discussion to tie in with that book BUT reading the books is not necessary.
Dates:March 30--April 27 between 3 and 4 East Standard Time Tues-Thurs
Sign up method:Email: skowalski@esmschools.org
Grades:6, 7, 8
Subjects:Elementary All Subjects, Family & Consumer Science
Outcomes:We want students to be successful users of ideas and information that comes their way in all forms--words, virtual communities, actions, and media.

To empower students to be ethical citizens in and out of the classroom.
Preparation Time Frame:a week to get kids focused about what to talk about
Methods and Activities:Students should be prepared to share what types of bullying occurs, what they do about it, what they WISH others would do about it. They should be prepared to share new ideas WE can try to combat bullying in our schools and our communities.
Responsibilities:Students will share ideas

Teachers will facilitate and help students prepare for discussion and be aware of students need to be HONEST.
Agenda:Pine Grove will introduce the book we are reading and the theme of the book (new student who is victim of bullying)

Pine Grove will share 2 types of bullying we have witnessed at school.

PineGrove will ask questions to the other school about what they see at their school and what they do about it.

We will both gather a list of strategies to counter negative actions of others.

Sue Kowalski
skowalski@esmschools.org
315-434-3050
PINE GROVE MS

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Grade 4: Mystery Animals Writing Project

Description:My class will share our writing project on mystery animals.  We described an animal without using its name.

Your class can share something similar related to animals.
Dates:Between March 22 and 26 at 12:30 Eastern / 11:30 Central / 10:30 Mountain / 9:30 Pacific
Sign up method:Email: janine.lim@berrienresa.org
Grades:4
Subjects:Science (Life)

Janine Lim
janine.lim@berrienresa.org
269-471-7725x1101
Berrien RESA

Grades 5-6; Literature and the Arts

Description:Our drumming circle has created drumming accompianment to an african folk tale "The Royal Drum" retold by Mary Dixon Lake. We are looking to share our story and music with another class/club.

We would like the partner class to present either a story with drama or something else that incorporates literature and the arts.
Dates:Between March 22-31
Sign up method:Email: jwardlaw@mail1.scdsb.on.ca
Grades:5, 6
Subjects:Elementary All Subjects, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts

Jocelyn Wardlaw-Tucker
jwardlaw@mail1.scdsb.on.ca
705-792-1796
W.C. Little Elementary School

Video Conference Demonstration

Description:
A campus in my school district is having a community night and they would like to showcase their video conference system. I am looking for a site to that would be will to connect with me so that parents see the potential video conferencing offers their students.
Dates:May 11th from 6:30-7:30 Central
Sign up method:Email: Jennifer.Wivagg@comalisd.org
Grades:
Subjects:

Jennifer Wivagg
Jennifer.Wivagg@comalisd.org
830-221-2632
COMAL ISD

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project

When life gives you lemons... make lemonade! Inspired by the journey of Philadelphia-area hero Alex Scott, the Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project celebrates the idea that just one kid can make a difference. Join schools from around the world to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research, all while participating in standards-based projects that make the process both inspiring and fun. It's all about kids helping kids - - and we want you to get involved!

As part of this two week program, each participating school will hold their own lemonade stands to help raise funds for pediatric cancer. Schools can hold one big lemonade stand day or a series of lemonade stand events throughout the two weeks. They will be able to communicate and interact with one another through a project blog, student-created videos, poster contest and special videoconference events!

Questions? Please contact Heather Weisse Walsh at hweisse@magpi.net

This program is brought to you by MAGPI in partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

More Information/Registration:

Grades 1-6: Elementary Science Fair Exchange For The Evening of March 25

We are looking for a couple Elementary Schools to exchange science fair projects. Students would put on three presentations approximately 10 minutes in length. We would be more than happy to reciprocate another evening.

Christy Williams
Education: Media/Technology Specialist
General Brown Central School District
Education: Elementary
Dexter, NY
United States
Phone: (315) 639-4087
cwilliams@gblions.org

Grade 3: Tangrams

Looking for a 3rd Grade to share Tangrams that we created in class.

Fidel Hernandez
Education: Media/Technology Specialist
Laredo ISD
Education: K-12 School
Laredo, TX
United States
Phone: (956) 795-3955 ext. 0
fhernandez@laredoisd.org