Reminder! It's homecoming week!
As part of Kindergarten and 1st grade safety unit, the Marion Fire Department stopped by with a fire truck! They showed us ways to stay safe in case of an emergency, showed us their gear, and even showed us some of the tools on their fire truck.
These Kindergarten students are using the visible thinking routine of "Think, Pair, Share" during a class discussion. This routine encourages students to think about a topic or question and share their thoughts with a peer. Since all students are listening to and sharing ideas, this routine gives every student an opportunity to participate and encourages students to understand multiple perspectives.
See below for homecoming week dress up days. Homecoming week is next week, the 11th-15th.
Our very first Who's Who Wednesday staff member is Mrs. Rowell!
Mrs. Rowell is one of our special education teachers. You might recognize her as she has previously served as a member of our first grade team! This is Mrs. Rowell's 4th year at Starry and she LOVES coffee!
We are getting some really amazing book character pumpkins! Good job everyone!
Last week, 1st grade students made it through the first two lessons in their first science unit. They are learning about air and what air can do. Here, students are exploring air bags and they made parachutes!
If you've ever wanted to put faces with names, or names with faces, "Who's Who Wednesday's" will help!
Each Wednesday we will introduce you to a staff member and what their important role is in our building.
Stay tuned!
The Starry Library is inviting you to get into the fall spirit by decorating a pumpkin like a favorite book character!
Please follow the rules listed on the sheet that was sent home with your student (or pictured below).
Even though students are not here today, there is still learning happening!
This morning, Starry's instructional coach, Matt Thornton, lead us in professional development.
This afternoon we will collaborate and work to put the best strategies in place for our students!
First graders playing "school" at recess! ❤
Red Cedar Chamber Music visited 2nd grade classes at Starry twice this week. Students got to learn about the group's instruments, discover what chamber music is, and enjoyed listening to Red Cedar play. Classes were even allowed to touch the cello at the end...some students were very surprised by how strong the vibrations from it felt!
More photos from Kindergarten math! Mrs. Sievers class uses pattern blocks to learn!
Kindergarten has finished learning about the types of handwriting strokes (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and curved lines). They are now beginning to learn how to write the letters of the alphabet. Today they started with uppercase and lowercase L.
Some photos from the Chalk the Walk party today!
Our school wide celebration has been revealed! Today students will get to CHALK THE WALK! Stay tuned for pictures!
Mrs. Elliott's Kindergarten is learning to work with partners and become awesome readers! Here you see them partner reading. These are student stories from our Journeys reading curriculum.
Attention Starry Families:
See the flyer below for information about Starry FASTWORKS. It is a great opportunity for families to come together, have dinner, and bond with other Starry families.
More classes have earned their class points to add to our thermometer!
After earning 50 class points and adding to the thermometer, each class may have a class-wide celebration.
Here you see Miss Westen's 2nd grade class celebrating by watching the Magic School Bus and eating popcorn!
Four classes have earned 50 class points and have added to our thermometer! Eight classes left! Keep it up, Starry!
