November 12

Welcome back!  Did anyone else think today was Monday?  Yikes!

This morning we had 2 rounds of Daily 5.  Our new student teacher Mr. S has started working with some small guided reading groups.  This is awesome as we will now be able to meet with each student twice as much.

During Writer's Workshop, Mr. S and the kids brainstormed a list of "feeling words" that we are able to add to our own writing projects.  The kids sure do love listening to Mr. S's stories.  

We had music this morning with Mrs. Jones.

After lunch we watched the movie Inside Out.  Here is a message from Mrs. Kinsman regarding this movie.

To Families of Cranston Students:

Part of our work at Cranston School is to provide our students with opportunities to grow in their character development and to learn how to best respond in particular social situations. 

We know from brain research that how we react to others, and in particular situations, can often be changed through the power of story. This Thursday, November 12, we are going to share in a story-event as a whole student body when we come together to view the video "Inside Out". This Pixar film tells the story of a character who lives inside a child's brain and tries to keep core memories of positive personal stories strong in the face of challenges associated with moving to a new city and school. As the students encounter the story of the main character, Riley, they will begin to share understanding of how they can control and manage their responses to new events based on their past experiences, and that their responses can be changed.

A shared experience of story like this provides all students with opportunities to develop common language and understanding that will support our daily work at Cranston School to build peaceful communities of strong, connected, responsible and positive young citizens. 

The film is 102 minutes long and we will be showing it in the gym right after lunch.  Please discuss the film with your children to reinforce the positive messages the video contains.

Thank you.

Mrs. Kinsman, Principal

When the movie was done we played scooter tag in gym.  We came back and had out snack and then we worked on math games.

Have a wonderful evening.