Mrs. Roberts had a unique way for her 5th graders to learn about important figures in United States and world history. She had them research someone and then write a fictional newspaper giving information about that person. These are now posted outside of her classroom.
The fourth grade math department is using a variety of activities to help students learn about long division, which they started this week. Mr. Wichman used a "Scoot", where students found questions around the room and solved them one at a time. Mrs. Ferguson showed students how they could make estimations before solving the problem.
Mrs. Pfizenmaier's social studies classes are learning all about the parts of our national government. Today, they discussed the Constitution and the articles and amendments within it.
When this many hands are up in Mrs. Pfizenmaier's classroom, it's clear a great conversation is going on. Students were engaged in creating a flip book on the government and it's roles.
It's becoming an annual tradition! Chiefs Spirit Week is next week at LES, GES, and CCCMS!
Please consider coming to El Puerto's tonight for some chips, salsa, and dialogue!
Last week, 4th graders from Garfield and Wakefield participated in Kansas Heritage Day. Volunteers came to speak at Garfield on various topics, and students also walked to the Clay County Museum for more activities. Thank you to all of those who gave the kids a great day of learning and fun!
What a great day to be a Junior Bengal! We had three guest speakers join us for our Career Exploration. A special thank you to Doug Meyers, Meteorologist from WIBW, Michael Brownell of Katalyst Sign and Grafix and Scott Glaves, Public Utilities Superintendent. We loved our new learning experiences today!
Thanks to the CCCHS Tiger Chorale and Garfield 4th graders for helping the USD 379 Bus Barn make a music video celebrating good behavior on our buses!
https://youtu.be/kZ88NoNoq0U
The Garfield library now has a regulation bike! This table/stationary bike can be used as a brain break or to engage in some extra movement. It also allows students to continue working while this is happening. It's the start of regulation stations that they hope to implement across the building.
Mrs. Craig's P.E. classes are in the middle of a Yoga unit. They are learning how strategic stretching and movement can both calm and strengthen the body at the same time!
Keyboarding is a 4th grade standard and is taught in both grade levels at Garfield, along with 3rd grade at Lincoln. Students start with home row and move up from there with online lessons. They take a lot of pride moving up the ladder!
Mrs. Chesnut's 5th graders are currently working on an exploration unit in social studies, which included typing a reflection. Next up for them will be to research a "mystery explorer". The rest of the class will then ask questions and try to guess who that explorer is.
Mr. Nelson invites the community to El Puerto's on Jan. 30 for his next listening and informational sessions!
During this National Mentoring Month, we wanted to say THANK YOU to all of our mentors for giving the gift of your time! We appreciate you and your continued support of TeamMates of Clay County. If you are not a mentor yet but would like to learn more, head over to teammates.org for more information, or contact lisalast@usd379.org.
Join the Team. Be a Mentor.
As one of the Bengal Innovators options this month, Mrs. Roberts is offering a sew and cross stitch club. Students have been making progressively harder projects and will eventually create their own projects from felt. Some students have already hand sewn torn clothing at home using their new skills!
Garfield January Board Report
USD 379 Announcement
January is National Mentoring Month. USD 379 participates in the Teammates mentoring program, which is funded by the Clay Counts Coalition.
According to TeamMates data, 84% of mentors report that they return to their workplace/home more engaged after mentoring. What are you waiting for? Join the team! Contact lisalast@usd379.org for more information or to sign up.
Thank you, USD 379 parents!