Here
are a few photographs of the math program at Holland Elementary School.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL pupils get to know The Down Under
What
do first graders at McDowell Elementary School know about Australia and
spiders? Now they know a lot after a lesson from their Scholastic News. Here is
Ms. Lavender's Class with Ms. Mosincat as they study together.
MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL pupils look the part on Picture Day
Wednesday
at McDowell Elementary School the pupils looked great! They were ready for "Picture Day."
The
school had some fantastic photographers that got the best shot of everyone.
They even managed to get most of our non-smilers to smile! Thank you so much to
our PTA group that assisted with the picture taking.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL class proves practice is fun when it comes to reading
Ms.
Turek's class celebrated Bilal's word list success at McDowell Elementary School!
Practice, practice, practice is what it's all about if you want to become a
better reader. Every day Ms. Turek leads her students in finding the "just
right" way of building their skills and she makes it lots of fun too!
MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL celebrates PBiS on the sidewalk
Here’s
some sidewalk chalk fun from McDowell Elementary School’s recent PBIS (Positive
Behavior) Celebration!
TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL visited by its friends from the Fur Angels
Once
again, Taylor Parks Elementary School is one of the fortunate schools to have a
monthly visit from the Fur Angels. These wonderful volunteers and
their therapy dogs have been a part of not only Taylor schools, but also hospitals,
nursing care facilities and public libraries.
The
therapy dogs are the ideal audience, providing a positive, non-intimidating and
fun environment to a child who is just learning to read and struggling with new
words. The dogs don't tease or rush the child as they read a story aloud at
their own speed and proficiency. Instead of getting flustered or embarrassed,
the children read aloud with focus and confidence. Their fear is soon replaced
by self-esteem and determination.
The
reading program has been a motivator to encourage better reading skills and
self-confidence in children.
The
members of the "Fur Angels" who participate in this program must
first go through extra training and be qualified to help with reading. Members
are supervised at all times in the schools and libraries.
These
selfless volunteers and the Fur Angels are a big part of the “Taylor Parks
Family.”
HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL student helps create 'Autism Awareness' night with Michigan hockey
Former
Holland Elementary School student Kylie Scarpace is going to change the world.
Back
in April, Scarpace was at home watching an NCAA Frozen Four hockey game. The
University of Michigan was not playing in it, but Boston University was and Kylie
noticed that each BU player had a puzzle piece sewn on his jersey.
Kylie
recognized this puzzle piece as the autism awareness symbol. She immediately
did some research and discovered that BU is a supporter of autism awareness.
Kylie
asked her dad, L.J. Scarpace, the Director of Player Development for Michigan
Hockey, if his team ever did something like this. Her dad replied
"no."
Fast
forward to August when a passionate 11-year-old girl, armed with an iPad and a
dream, walked in to Coach Red Berenson's office. Kylie sat with the coach and
gave a heartfelt presentation about why autism awareness is important to her,
and why Michigan hockey should "light it up blue!"
After
much preparation and discussion, that day has arrived.
The
University of Michigan hockey team is going to host an autism awareness game on
October 18 vs. Mercyhurst. Former Detroit Red Wing and hockey legend Ted
Lindsay is going to drop the puck, and Kylie is going to sing the national anthem.
There
will be a toned down band, a quiet room to ease the noise and possible
meltdowns, a Ted Lindsay foundation booth, an Autism Speaks booth, and much
more.
Let's
"Light it up Blue" and shout "Go Blue!" at 5 p.m. October
18 at Michigan’s first-ever “Autism Awareness Hockey game.” Tickets are even
discounted to $5 (promo code LINDSAY).
Spread
the word.
MYERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has PBiS celebration
Myers
Elementary School had its first PBiS celebration on October 6. Students who
kept their card on green or yellow for the month of September got to enjoy a
delicious ice cream sundae. Students loved the yummy treat after performing
well and staying out of trouble for the entire month.
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL students work on unique cooperation
The
students in Adventure Learning class at West Middle School have been
working on cooperation and problem-solving skills. This week they had to tie
their shoelaces using only one of their own hands and the help of a partner's hand.
This activity required a lot of communication, patience and teamwork.
HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL pupils learn basic computer skills
Students
at Holland Elementary School learned basic computer skills while having a blast
playing math games recently. They can't wait to get another chance to get their
hands on the new computers in the school’s lab.
TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 'study buddies' pair up
At
Taylor Parks Elementary School, Mrs. Ambrosia's kindergarten and Mrs.
Augustun's fourth graders have paired up to be “Study Buddies.”
They
will meet once a week to work on reading, math skills, and cooperative
projects. The two groups met together for the first time this past week and the
kids loved it! Both teachers are looking forward to a great year with their
"buddies."
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Having plenty of fun with apples
Taylor
Parks Elementary School pupils
and their teacher, Mrs. Abramas, had a fun time learning about apples.
As a
study for Michigan Harvest of the Month, students soaked up information including
the fiber they contain and why we need it in our diets, and a fun fact as to
why apples float (because they are made up of 25 percent air).
After
all the studying, came the eating. Students gathered together, along with
classroom aid Mrs. Osburn, and made applesauce. I guess you can say they had
their apples and ate them too!
