As we head into Thanksgiving break, I have been reflecting how grateful I am to be part of an amazing school community who, first and foremost, cares about the well-being of the children we serve and of one another.
I've also been reflecting on how appreciative and thrilled I am to participate in classrooms where teachers are trying new, innovative teaching practices to empower our students to
- identify and pursue their curiosities and interests
- and be genuinely motivated to find, read and discuss high-quality, "just-right" literature.
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| This student was so proud of his research and the discoveries he is making about the Periodic Table of Elements through his personalized learning experiences that began last year and are continuing this year. |
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| These third-grade students were collaborating with Mrs. Kenney in the production of their Solar System research video. |
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| Fourth-grade students researched Native American leaders. They then identified attributes of leaders and connected these attributes to themselves and to leaders in their lives. There were some powerful life lessons to think about during this discussion! |
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| Second-grade students learned about the election process and applied it to fictional characters in the classroom. It was great to see their active involvement and listen to their discussions in weighing the pros and cons of each candidate's campaign agenda. They were being such responsible citizens! |
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| Thanks to PTA Art Volunteers, our students can learn about famous artists and works of art in-depth. We are inspired to think creatively from these wonderful experiences! |
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The multiage and second-grade musical performance, A Bowl Full of Silly, made us all laugh and smile.
Bravo, second grade! |
I am so proud of the Dryden School Community, and I am so thankful for all that this community does to benefit our students. Happy Thanksgiving!
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