April here and so are the showers...the rain didn't stay long this morning and the day turned out to be pretty beautiful. Just as beautiful as the learning and teaching going on at BRES today! I was lucky enough to be in five classrooms today. I observed students using iPods to access factual information on the Civil War in fifth grade, students identifying elements in a story that help them visualize and deepen their comprehension of the text in second grade, and students working through the writing process using graphic organizers to plan writing pieces all the way to using Word to publish their final drafts and insert photos to support their writing piece in special education. Additionally, I was able to see students practice multiple skills in PE where stations were set up for students that included dribbling a basket ball, kicking a soccer ball with the appropriate inside the foot technique and participating in tossing to improve their aim! Not to mention the team work that the stations naturally presented to students! At last but not least, our third graders were deepening their comprehension through teacher guided reading and creating timelines on the computers for their biography projects! Learning and teaching doesn't take a break here at Banks not even on April Fool's Day!
Learning and teaching will continue all month and so will the opportunities for you to join us here at BRES! Please see below for important dates you will want to add to your Google Calendars and Smart Phones!!
April 9th: Picture Day Tracks 1 & 2 Bring your best smile!
April 17th: Holly Harps, Grades 2 & 3 Cultural Arts Project
April 18th: General PTA Meeting 6:00 p.m. Multipurpose Room (This is a special event! We will nominate and vote on PTA Office positions as well. Come out and play Bingo for FREE and enjoy some family time with other BRES families! There will be popcorn and baked goods for purchase as well!)