5th and 6th graders are getting up close with mealworms as we talk about structure and function in our life science unit “Environments”.  

7th and 8th graders are finishing the Energy unit with presentations into different alternative energy resources.  They will then “invest” their monopoly money into the energy source they think will be the best for the future energy needs in the United States. Solar? Wind? Water?

Mrs. Hamacher’s dining room is her new classroom for now…and she has some “new students”

I continue to be so impressed with and grateful for my students’ ability to adapt to this new platform of learning. Despite its difficulties, there is a silver lining in all this. I see huge growth in the independence, maturity and self-discipline of all my students. They should be proud of themselves. 

Using Google Docs, students can share documents with me and receive suggestions in return. More importantly, we can discuss the essay together and the student can make revisions that I can see in real time. This one-on-one conferencing is imperative while students hone their writing skills. While I certainly rather see your kids at school, it’s wonderful to have the time together on Zoom.