In Ms. Tisdale’s fourth grade, we completed our coral reef dioramas and put them outside the classroom for everyone to enjoy. The students learned a lot by researching coral reefs and working together to make the dioramas.

In social studies, we have been learning about the United States Government. In math, we have learned about different types of graphs and are working hard with multiplication.

Ms. Mapp’s third grade has been working extremely hard on many different learning opportunities. We have completed the discovery of patterns and arrays for multiplication, continue our quest for the perfect paragraph, and serve through charity opportunities during the Advent season. Each day is a blessing and we are thankful for all that the Lord offers.

We have a new student in Ms. Cowart’s second grade. Her name is Kimberly, and we are so happy to have her with us. We have been studying plants and how they are used as resources. As an enrichment activity, we explored the characteristics of cotton straight from the field.

We know that cotton is used in fiber and txtiles. We also learned that cotton seed is used in making oil. Students also examined stalks of sorghum and discussed the used of this plant — a type of grass — used as food, fodder for animals and sorghum molasses. We will be having a treat for snack this week of pancakes and real maple syrup that comes from trees.

This week in Ms. Donald’s first grade, we are excitedly awaiting the Christmas Season. Tomorrow is our school-wide Christmas Program. We are proud to perform the classic “MeleKalikiMaka.”

In schools this week, we are wrapping up our reading Unit 2 and will be reviewing concepts in spelling, language arts and reading. In math, we are working on solidifying our mental math skills in both addition and subtraction through 10.

In religion, we are learning about Advent and the Immaculate Conception. In science and social studies, we are preparing for our field trip to the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and learning about the five rivers in Alabama’s Delta and the wildlife that inhabits it. Our star of the week this week is Mia Marshall.