Early Morning Technology

Every morning, Daniel and Christian come to Mrs. Edwards' classroom to practice their English using computers. They use a fun program called Zip Zoom English.

Word Wizard for Week Three

This week's Word Wizard is Estrella Ordonez . For the third week in a row, the Word Wizard has been a third grader from Ms. Hinson's class. I wonder if they can do it for a fourth week...

Congratulations, Estrella!!!

Fourth Graders Working Together

The fourth graders in Mrs. Edwards' ESL class are currently practicing their writing skills while learning about nutrition.

Here is a picture of Laura and Rodrigo working together:

In this next picture, Jennifer is working with Jorge to edit his sentence about calories.

Jose is talking to Gerardo and Jonathan about what happens if people consume too many calories:

These fourth graders do a wonderful job of sharing ideas and working together to learn!





What are your favorite HEALTHY snacks?

This week Mrs. Edwards asked the East Elementary students about their favorite healthy snacks!! It is obvious that East Eagles love fruit! Check out the list!

• apples
• bananas
• pineapples
• cherries
• watermelon
• oranges
• yogurt
• strawberries
• mangoes
• cantaloupes
• carrots
• banana and strawberry smoothies
• healthy snack bars

Word Wizard Winner!!!

This week's Word Wizard is Melissa Silva from Ms. Hinson's third grade class. Congratulations, Melissa! You did a great job!

What is the title of your favorite book?

This week's question was about East Elementary students' and teachers' favorite books. Some of the responses were:

• Amulet I
• Tales of a Forth Grade Nothing
• Charlotte's Web
• J.T.
• Goosebumps
• Loser
• Baby Mouse
• Bone
• Shiloh
• The Littles
• The Miraculous Journey of Edwards Tulane
• Get an Award
• Baby Mouse Queen of the World
• Invasion of the Road Weenies
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid
• La Llorona
• The Best Book of Big Cats
• Macaroni Boy
• Dork Diaries
• Criss Cross
• Amazing Sharks
• Trains
• La Luna
• Books by R.L. Stine
• The Harry Potter Series
• Trains
• I Love You Blue Kangaroo
• Secrets of Droon
• Bone Handbook
• Girlfriends

This year's first Word Wizard

Mrs. Edwards is very excited to announce that the first Word Wizard of the 2011-2012 school year is Ruth Rodriguez, who is a 3rd grader in Ms. Hinson's class. Congratulations, Ruth!

What new things do you want to learn this year?

This week's question was about topics that East Elementary students would like to learn this year. Some of the responses were:

• animals
• the world
• snakes
• sharks
• how to draw
• cats
• dogs
• play music
• lions
• play guitar
• division
• art

What are your goals for this school year?

Mrs. Edwards asked and East Elementary students answered. Here is what some students and teachers said their goals are for this school year:

• finish my homework every night
• to be the best I can be
• don't give up
• get my diploma
• go to college
• get into NC State College
• pass the EOGs
• make a new best friend
• become smarter
• pass the 5th grade
• stay positive
• do you best and forget the rest
• read a new book each week

What are your goals for this year?