Grade 3 readers search for repeated words and phrases that an author uses to share important points in a story (Book: Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say).
4th graders in Mrs. McDowell's class reviewed adding and subtracting mixed numbers with a partner. They had to move around the room to different task cards and determine if the word problem was asking them to add or subtract and then solve the problem with an answer statement.
4th graders in Mrs. McDowell's class participated in an activity to learn about taxation in the colonies. They were given smarties and the King taxed them for different reasons. The tax collectors were given 10% of the taxes they collected because they worked for the King. Students quickly learned why the colonists were not happy with the King of England at that time.
To celebrate the end of Read Across America Week, Ms. Potetz's class wore pajamas and welcomed Angie DiMarco from the Worcester County Library to read a Dr.Seuss book. She gave each student a free book to read. Thank you , Mrs, DiMarco!
Worcester County Public Schools will open one-hour late today, March 20, 2025 due to foggy conditions. Buses will operate accordingly. All school programs will begin following the one-hour delay.
Happy St. Patrick's Day from SES! ☘️
4th graders celebrated the end of their 2nd Module in Wit and Wisdom by reading each others Survival Stories. Students have been working on these stories throughout the end of the Module as they read the novel, Hatchet. They used the novel as an exemplar survival story and included exploded moments and thought shots similar to the author, Gary Paulson.
4th graders in Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs McDowell's classes had an amazing end to our Read Across America week! Ms. Shorts came to read us the Dr. Seuss book, "Horton Hears A Who!" We were so excited to have her in our class, helping us celebrate our love of reading! Thank you Ms. Shorts!
For Read Across American Week, Mrs. Snyders class had a special visitor, Ms. Shorts. She read "Wacky Wednesday" and brought in a Wacky Snack for the class!
Thank you Ms. Shorts for coming to our Class and reading, we all loved having you!
Kindergarten and 1st Grade classes learned about Scott Joplin (1868-1917) and listened to his first published piece, "Maple Leaf Rag" and his most famous "The Entertainer".
This morning kicks off the first-ever Neurodiversity Week here in Worcester County Public Schools!
Neurodiversity Week is a global movement that promotes understanding and acceptance of neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. With this initiative, we foster inclusive school environments where all students feel valued and empowered.
We invite our school system community to join us in this awareness campaign by participating alongside us for our spirit week activities. Tag us in your photos using #WeAreWorcester #WCPSNeurodiversityWeek
Spirit Week Activities:
MONDAY 3/17 - Passion & Interest Day: Wear a shirt or outfit that represents a personal special interest or hobby -from gaming to music to dinosaurs!
TUESDAY 3/18 - Sensory-Friendly Day: Wear soft, comfy clothes (like pajamas or sweats).
WEDNESDAY 3/19 - Neurodiversity Colors Day: Wear rainbow colors or neurodiversity symbols (like infinity signs) to celebrate the diversity of all minds!
THURSDAY 3/20 - Strengths Superhero Day: Dress as a superhero or wear a shirt that represents a personal strength le.g., math, art, kindness).
FRIDAY 3/21 - World Down Syndrome Day: Wear socks that will get you noticed! Mismatched, colorful, or bold socks get people talking and help to start conversations on raising awareness for Down Syndrome.
Fourth grade students created their own survival stories while reading the novel Hatchet. They worked very hard to include exploded moments and use sensory details to show how an extreme setting can affect a character. The extreme setting influenced how the character was able to survive in a mountainous environment. Mrs. Raffelt's class and Ms. Potetz's class joined together to celebrate by reading their final narratives they worked so hard to create.
Fourth graders wrote adventure stories and shared their stories with classmates. To practice good listening skills, the listeners wrote compliments to the student who read.
These two took "COMMAND" of SES's Hat Day!!
Fourth graders celebrated Read Across America Week by wearing their favorite hats!
Students in Mrs, Lovell's fourth grade class wrote and performed skits to show what happened after the end of the book "Hatchet."
Wacky Wednesday Spirit Day during Read Across America Week. These outfits certainly are wildly wacky.
Thank you to Ms. Jessica and Ms. Lauren from the Cricket Center who brought Belle with them to read to us for Read Across America Week. Students in Pre-k 4 enjoyed the Foot Book by Dr. Seuss and getting to meet Belle.
Angie DiMarco, from Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch read "Yurtle the Turtle" to 4th graders to celebrate Read Across America Week!
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