A dirty job

It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it!  Third graders get dirty sorting the cans and bottles.  Lot's of slimy yogurt and milk products were mixed in with the recyclable materials.

Colonial Faire

Students had a great time playing games and buying goods at the Colonial Faire!

Another View

Here is another view of our tree.  It's a neat view, isn't it?

Do you think it will lose all it's leaves in the winter?  I wonder if the wood is good for burning in campfires.  We can probably figure out when the tree was planted by asking an expert like Mr. Duerr.

Recess Fun

These girls were pretending they were on stage!  What a great way to spend your recess!

Veteran's Day Chapel

The sixth grade did a tremendous job leading chapel today.  Emotional veteran's stood and encouraged students to be thankful for the men and women who have chosen to serve their country in the the military.  Many teachers walked away with tears in their eyes.  The emotional chapel was a blessing to all.

Isn't this turkey cute!

He was made in Mrs. Ellwein's room.

Friends

Perhaps the highest point on the play ground?  These girls took a moment to smile for the camera.  I think they look happy!

Our Tree

We have our own tree!   Students recorded the circumference of the trunk and other details.  They will track the progress of the tree as they grow at Salem.  On this day, Nov. 8, 2011, the tree's circumference is 50 cm.

Stuffed Animal Project

Students are eagerly working on their stuffed animal project.  This student wrote in her writer's notebook about her little lion.  She told us what the lion likes to do and eat.  She is now storyboarding a movie.  She will take pictures of the animal doing the different things she described and create a fun movie to watch.

Papua New Guinea

Pastor and Mrs. Dahlia came to Salem to share their journey as bible translators in Papua New Guinea.  We learned that Papua New Guinea is a large island off the coast of Australia.  They live very different lives than we do here in America. We are grateful for Pastor and his wife for following God's call and bringing God's word to other nations.

Planning something?

They look serious in thought.  What do you think they are planning?

Duck Duck Goose!

Mrs. Cree runs and runs and runs to prevent from getting tagged by Summer!  Run Mrs. Cree, Run Mrs. Cree!  I think she makes it!

Fall days

We've had some great fall days!  The air is cool and crisp.  The sun is nice and warm.  What a better way to spend your days than hanging out with your friends.

Classroom News

Students have a lot of fun dancing to Rob Biagi songs.

We adopted guinea pigs!

Jonathan Adler Ceramics

Jonathan Adler was the inspiration for our ceramics project this year.  These containers make great vases, or candy holders.  This picture represents the bisque stage of ceramics.

Harvest Festival

Students are having a great time at Salem's Harvest Festival.  A swing ride was the new attraction.  Many students were disappointed that the bungee jump was gone.  Free snow cones were a big hit.  All the students looked great in their thoughtful costumes.

Life Lab

Let's get our hands dirty!  Students get to dig, water, explore, map, and so much more in the Life Lab.  We are growing daffodils and cat nip.  We can't wait to see the fruits of our labor!

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies is a great way to learn social skills and make a new friend.  These students like to sit together, read a book and just chat about what they like to do.  Reading Buddies is the highlight of Third Grade.

Tackett Dog Training Center

Thanks to Mrs. Esser, we were given the opportunity to learn about dog training.  Meeting the dogs and watching them work was a big treat!  It also taught us that dogs need discipline and love to do a great job.

Animal Shelter Service Project

The Orange County Animal Shelter gave us a tour of their facility.  Students were happy to bring old towels and blankets for the cats and dogs.  Feeding the dogs was the highlight of the trip.