Monthly Archives: May 2014

The Cozy Cow Dairy

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

We had a fantastic afternoon at the Cozy Cow dairy!  We learned about an awesome family business today.  The daughter Nicole even took us on the tour. The students enjoyed our tour and even met a calf who was born … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Compass

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Do you know how to make a compass?  Ask your local 4th grade student and they can share the details.  Today students had a fantastic opportunity to make a compass from household items such as a jar, a needle, a … Continue reading →

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4th Grade Hikers

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

We have some very strong hikers in our class.  Students were able to discover and learn about rocks and sandstone formation during our morning at the Devil’s Backbone. Later during the afternoon, the thunderstorm held of long enough for students to … Continue reading →

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Field Day 2014

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Wow!  Our P.E. teachers host an incredible event each school year; Field Day is an outstanding day of outdoor movement.  What a fun day!

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The Bear Game

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

The Bear Game was a great opportunity to learn outdoors.  Students got into “den groups”.  Each group representing one bear in nature.  All four of the bears involved had specific details that affected their ability to collect food (popsicle sticks). … Continue reading →

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Time Travel Plays

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Today, students performed their Time Travel plays for our class.  Mr. Mazurana and Dr. Gerner joined the audience too. A few weeks ago, we enjoyed Jackie & Me the play and the book Jackie & Me.  The story featured a kid who … Continue reading →

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2014 Water Festival and other fun

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Our 4th grade students have been doing lots of fun learning.  Last week, students were able to explore and learn about water at the 2014 Water Festival.  We learned so many interesting facts about water.  Ask your student what they … Continue reading →

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