Today's Character Education Message is:
The responsible friend knows when a friend is having a hard day and can offer a listening ear.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Morgan Mansfield
Gabe Waldowski
Dylan Stone
Katelyn Spencer
Kira Andusko
Katie Naula
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY
2010-11 HONOR ROLL
1ST MARKING PERIOD
2010-11 HONOR ROLL
1ST MARKING PERIOD
HONOR ROLL / 5th Grade
Mrs. Jones' class
Cole Auckland, Britney Clapper, Kristen Henley, Emma Mangel, Alexandrea Millard, Luke UpdykeMrs. Scott's class
Logan Foote, Makaylee Jones, Darrick Kelly, Kaeleigh Layton, Luke Mills, Dillian Murphy, Courtney Randall, Casey Shankman
Mr. Treible's class Hallie Biermann, Carson Church, Gabrielle Gray, Sierah Guzy, Kalynne Myers, Julia Rudick, Harley Testa
Mrs. Wolfe'a class
Misael Arzola-Velez, Miranda Brulla, Desiree Eggleston, Emily Formosa, Branden Walker, Miranda Woosman
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Mrs. Jones's class
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Mrs. Jones's class
Lauren Canfield, Hunter Conklin, Kelsey Gentile, Emma Glezen, Hayley Kohlhepp, Jessica Marvin
Mrs. Scott's class
Mrs. Scott's class
Emma Clinton, Devon Colwell, Abigail Hartman, Travis Hickling, Gwen MacConnell, Alexa Stanley
Mr. Treible's class
Mr. Treible's class
Victor Armondi, Briana Calla, Nichelle Clark, Anna Donnelly, Charles Randall, Hunter Renwick
Mrs. Wolfe's class
Mrs. Wolfe's class
Jubilee Delgado, Delia Geyer, Emily Haley, Heidi Lynch, Garrett Mansfield, Sequoia Marriott, Gavin Stintsman, Jared Tyler
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast Met a Multiple of State Standards!
On Friday, November 19th, the kindergarten classes sang and danced to Thanksgiving songs. Several parents from each classroom volunteered to assist in food preparation. The children also prepared tablecloths and placemats for this event. This performance met the music and movement/gross motor skills, as well as the production and performance state standards. The cafeteria was filled with several family and community members, which met our family engagement/involvement state standard. While preparing for this performance, literacy and mathematics standards were addressed through reading recipes and measuring ingredients to make our treats. Health and safety standards were reviewed by reminding children to wash their hands before preparing and eating foods. Fine motor skills were applied through the creation of costume and decoration making for the performance. While learning about Native Americans, pattern making was reviewed by making pasta necklaces and headbands. Special thanks to Miss Dibble, Elementary Art Teacher, for preparing costumes, Mrs. Cole-Koloski, Food Service Manager, for baking our treats, and the custodial staff for their hard work in having the facility ready. Happy Thanksgiving!
On Friday, November 19th, the kindergarten classes sang and danced to Thanksgiving songs. Several parents from each classroom volunteered to assist in food preparation. The children also prepared tablecloths and placemats for this event. This performance met the music and movement/gross motor skills, as well as the production and performance state standards. The cafeteria was filled with several family and community members, which met our family engagement/involvement state standard. While preparing for this performance, literacy and mathematics standards were addressed through reading recipes and measuring ingredients to make our treats. Health and safety standards were reviewed by reminding children to wash their hands before preparing and eating foods. Fine motor skills were applied through the creation of costume and decoration making for the performance. While learning about Native Americans, pattern making was reviewed by making pasta necklaces and headbands. Special thanks to Miss Dibble, Elementary Art Teacher, for preparing costumes, Mrs. Cole-Koloski, Food Service Manager, for baking our treats, and the custodial staff for their hard work in having the facility ready. Happy Thanksgiving!
Community Read Aloud
In the picture above is Mr. McTiernan, BRSD Superintendent as a guest reader during our Community Read Aloud. He is reading a book titled: "A Plump and Perky Turkey" written by Teresa Batemen and illustrated by Jeff Shelly. Mrs. Farrell's 1st grade class said "Mr. McTiernan enjoyed the story as much as they did."
Character Education ~ November 23
Today's Character Education Message is:
School rules are made to protect both you and everyone in school.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Andrew Scott
School rules are made to protect both you and everyone in school.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Andrew Scott
Monday, November 22, 2010
Through the use of Literacy and Technology Integration, Social Studies State Standards are Being Met in Kindergarten!
Mrs. Rhone’s and Mrs. Skal’s Kindergarteners illustrated their family history by making a family tree. In preparation for this project, parents were asked to submit family pictures that could be used for their child’s family tree. After listening to the book entitled, When the Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant with the use of our classroom document camera, the kindergarteners discussed how individuals are unique and special. Through text-to-self connections, the kindergarteners compared and contrasted family customs and practices. The purpose of our lesson was for students to understand and respect diverse customs and practices in families. The kindergarteners continue to make comparisons and differences as they view their classmate’s family trees. Through the use of labels on their family pictures, kindergarteners are learning how to read and spell family titles such as: dad, mom, sister, brother, grandpa, grandma and the like.
Mrs. Rhone’s and Mrs. Skal’s Kindergarteners illustrated their family history by making a family tree. In preparation for this project, parents were asked to submit family pictures that could be used for their child’s family tree. After listening to the book entitled, When the Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant with the use of our classroom document camera, the kindergarteners discussed how individuals are unique and special. Through text-to-self connections, the kindergarteners compared and contrasted family customs and practices. The purpose of our lesson was for students to understand and respect diverse customs and practices in families. The kindergarteners continue to make comparisons and differences as they view their classmate’s family trees. Through the use of labels on their family pictures, kindergarteners are learning how to read and spell family titles such as: dad, mom, sister, brother, grandpa, grandma and the like.
Character Education ~ November 22
Today's Character Education Message is:
The responsible person is sensitive of other people's feelings.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Bionca Bolles
Bailey Allen
Emma Clinton
Gwen MAcConnell
Olivia Martin
Sarah Marble
Eli Aldrich
Garrett Peters
Rolly Miller
Katelyn Spencer
Madison Martin
The responsible person is sensitive of other people's feelings.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Bionca Bolles
Bailey Allen
Emma Clinton
Gwen MAcConnell
Olivia Martin
Sarah Marble
Eli Aldrich
Garrett Peters
Rolly Miller
Katelyn Spencer
Madison Martin
Friday, November 19, 2010
Character Education ~ November 19
Today's Character Education Message is:
Following school rules models to others your good character traits.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Courtney Randall
Dakota Slater
Following school rules models to others your good character traits.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Courtney Randall
Dakota Slater
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Kindergarten gets a Visit from Sebastian Scarecrow!
Ms. Cindy Reynolds, a retired educator, dressed as Sebastian Scarecrow as she dramatically read a variety of scarecrow books to our kindergarten students. Ms. Reynolds is an experienced performer. She designs and dresses as literacy characters, in order to promote literacy to children. Ms. Reynolds engaged ALL of our kindergarteners through chanting, movement and construction of a real scarecrow. The kindergarteners were saddened to see Sebastian Scarecrow leave and hope that funny scarecrow comes back for another visit. Ms. Reynolds promoted reading through the character, Sebastian Scarecrow by making books come to life. The kindergarten teachers would like to extend an extra special thanks to Ms. Reynolds!
Ms. Cindy Reynolds, a retired educator, dressed as Sebastian Scarecrow as she dramatically read a variety of scarecrow books to our kindergarten students. Ms. Reynolds is an experienced performer. She designs and dresses as literacy characters, in order to promote literacy to children. Ms. Reynolds engaged ALL of our kindergarteners through chanting, movement and construction of a real scarecrow. The kindergarteners were saddened to see Sebastian Scarecrow leave and hope that funny scarecrow comes back for another visit. Ms. Reynolds promoted reading through the character, Sebastian Scarecrow by making books come to life. The kindergarten teachers would like to extend an extra special thanks to Ms. Reynolds!
Character Education ~ November 17
Today's Character Education Message is:
Be responsible in school by following school rules.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Madison Martin
Rolly Miller
Be responsible in school by following school rules.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Madison Martin
Rolly Miller
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Community Read Aloud
Today, November 16 the BRES held their annual Community Read Aloud program as a way to recognize American Education Week. Each classroom in the Elementary School had a special community visitor. Our community visitors consisted of retired teachers and a variety of local community members.
Character Education ~ November 16
Today's Character Education Message is:
Once a task has been started, you must be responsible enough to finish it, even if you don't want to.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Kendra Millard
Taylor Holtzman
Jerni Schell
LJ Upright
Katelyn Spencer
Once a task has been started, you must be responsible enough to finish it, even if you don't want to.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Kendra Millard
Taylor Holtzman
Jerni Schell
LJ Upright
Katelyn Spencer
Monday, November 15, 2010
Pictures are ordered (L-R) and (Top - Bottom)........
Mr. DeVoe shared lots of information about his career as a Barber. He explained what the red, white, and blue of the barber pole stood for.
Mrs. Gallagher showed us how she helps people get back to good health after an accident or injury.
Mrs. Choplosky told us about her career as a Stylist. I do believe we had many students that were very interested in all she had to say.
Mr. Derrick came in with jackets and helmets from the fire station. He also shared information about his "real" job as an auto mechanic.
Mr. Parks shared his newest farm addition, let the students help feed Beatrice and even provided donut holes for our morning snack!
A great morning was had by all in First Grade.
Mrs. Gallagher showed us how she helps people get back to good health after an accident or injury.
Mrs. Choplosky told us about her career as a Stylist. I do believe we had many students that were very interested in all she had to say.
Mr. Derrick came in with jackets and helmets from the fire station. He also shared information about his "real" job as an auto mechanic.
Mr. Parks shared his newest farm addition, let the students help feed Beatrice and even provided donut holes for our morning snack!
A great morning was had by all in First Grade.
Straight "A" Award Winners for 1st Marking Period
5th grade -- Gavin Stintsman, Garrett Mansfield, Emma Clinton, Abigail Hartman, Travis Hickling
4th grade -- Jillian Stone, Ashley Mirra, Mary Kerr, Dakota Stoddard, Robert Reynolds, Isabelle Morris
4th grade -- Jillian Stone, Ashley Mirra, Mary Kerr, Dakota Stoddard, Robert Reynolds, Isabelle Morris
Character Education ~ November 15
Today's Character Education Message is:
The responsible person completes the whole job, not just part of it.
The responsible person completes the whole job, not just part of it.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Blue Ridge Elementary Students Attend Young Authors’ Day
Thirteen students from grades three, four and five attended Young Authors’ Day at Keystone College on November 3rd. This annual event is sponsored by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association. Students attend a day of workshops presented by children’s authors, illustrators, poets, and local presenters. Students are recommended by their classroom teacher and submit a piece of original written work which is published on a CD given to all participants. The featured authors for this year were Judy Young who specializes in writing children’s poetry along with Lindsay Barrett George, a local children’s author and illustrator. Students had the opportunity to meet these authors and have books autographed by them. When asked what they liked best or learned from attending Young Authors’ Day, Kyra Powell replied, “I loved getting my book signed by Judy Young and learning about what kinds of poetry there are.” When asked what aspect of their writing are the students most proud of, Abbie Hartman said, “I am most proud of my voice and my humor in my writing.” Young Authors’ Day proved to be an educational and fun event for all. Blue Ridge Elementary is proud of their student authors!
Vocabulary Activity in Miss Felkowski's Class
In review of this week's vocabulary words "cooperation" and "volunteer," six students from Miss Felkowski's K-2 Learning Support class worked together to create a fleece blanket and encouraging letters to donate to our local chapter of Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides blankets for children who are seriously ill, injured, or otherwise in need.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Character Education ~ November 12
Today's Character Education Message is:
The responsible person does their best on every task.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Kendrick Moon
David Wolfe
Breanna Post
Kaylyn Lewis
Taylor Holtzman
Kayla Whitney
The responsible person does their best on every task.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Kendrick Moon
David Wolfe
Breanna Post
Kaylyn Lewis
Taylor Holtzman
Kayla Whitney
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Character Education ~ November 11
Today's Character Education Message is:
Share positive and encouraging statements with others.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Ben Bleck
Sarah Marble
Olivia Martin
Mrs. Carey
Matthew Glatzel
Share positive and encouraging statements with others.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Ben Bleck
Sarah Marble
Olivia Martin
Mrs. Carey
Matthew Glatzel
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Happy Veterans’ Day from Kindergarten!
In celebration of Veterans’ Day, all of the kindergarten class participated in making soldiers and dedicated their hallway walls to all of the men and women who serve in the military. Parents were asked to complete a short questionnaire and send in photographs of family members and/or friends who are/were in the military. Then kindergarteners wrote about their family, friends or soldiers. The teachers also integrated the November edition of our Scholastic magazine and streaming video which spoke about why we celebrate Veterans’ Day. Please stop by to see our hallway!
In celebration of Veterans’ Day, all of the kindergarten class participated in making soldiers and dedicated their hallway walls to all of the men and women who serve in the military. Parents were asked to complete a short questionnaire and send in photographs of family members and/or friends who are/were in the military. Then kindergarteners wrote about their family, friends or soldiers. The teachers also integrated the November edition of our Scholastic magazine and streaming video which spoke about why we celebrate Veterans’ Day. Please stop by to see our hallway!
Character Education ~ November 10
Today's Character Education Message is:
Responsibility for yourself includes cleanliness and taking care of your own body.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Josiah Smalley
September Anderson
Tiffani Henke
Abigayle Blewett
Responsibility for yourself includes cleanliness and taking care of your own body.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Josiah Smalley
September Anderson
Tiffani Henke
Abigayle Blewett
Character Education Week
Character Education Week started on Monday, November 8th and ends of Friday, November 12th. Throughout the week the students will have different theme each day as they recognize the importance of Character Education.
The daily spirit week themes are:
Monday: Team Shirt Day
Tuesday: Pillar of Character Color Day (each grade level wears a color that represents one of the pillars of character)
PreK and Kindergarten wear purple (Citizenship)
1st grade wears red (Caring)
2nd grade wears blue (Trustworthiness)
3rd grade wears orange (Fairness)
4th grade wears yellow (Respect)
5th grade wears green (Responsibility)
Wednesday: Hawaiian Day
Tuesday: Pillar of Character Color Day (each grade level wears a color that represents one of the pillars of character)
PreK and Kindergarten wear purple (Citizenship)
1st grade wears red (Caring)
2nd grade wears blue (Trustworthiness)
3rd grade wears orange (Fairness)
4th grade wears yellow (Respect)
5th grade wears green (Responsibility)
Wednesday: Hawaiian Day
Thursday: Patriotic Day
Friday: Crazy Hair Day
In the pictures above you can see students supporting team shirt day and Pillar of Character Color day!!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Character Education ~ November 9
Today's Character Education Message is:
You cannot control the actions of others.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Tiffani Henke
Madison Martin
Kayla Whitney
Shelby Seamans
Katelyn Spencer
Kendra Millard
September Anderson
Michael Treacy
John Miller
Nicholas Pallman
Dakota Slater
You cannot control the actions of others.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Tiffani Henke
Madison Martin
Kayla Whitney
Shelby Seamans
Katelyn Spencer
Kendra Millard
September Anderson
Michael Treacy
John Miller
Nicholas Pallman
Dakota Slater
Monday, November 8, 2010
Congratulations to the "Top Classes" in Library for the Week of (Nov 1 to Nov 5)
5th Grade: Mrs. Scott's class
4th Grade: Mrs. Decker's class
3rd Grade: Mrs. Watkins' class
2nd Grade: Mrs. Hepler's class
1st Grade: Mrs. Orner's class
Kindergarten: Mrs. Rhone's class
4th Grade: Mrs. Decker's class
3rd Grade: Mrs. Watkins' class
2nd Grade: Mrs. Hepler's class
1st Grade: Mrs. Orner's class
Kindergarten: Mrs. Rhone's class
Character Education ~ November 8
Today's Character Education Message is:
You are only responsible for yourself.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Kendrick Moon
Logan Ricci
You are only responsible for yourself.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Kendrick Moon
Logan Ricci
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Family Math and Reading Night for PreKindergarten (sponsored by Title I)
Wednesday nights have been busy this month at Blue Ridge Elementary School with Title 1 presenting Family Math and Reading Nights. Grades PreK-5 have been invited to spend an hour with Title 1 teachers, Mrs. Brandy Gaylord, Mrs. Peg Glezen, Mrs. Kathy Roe, Mrs. Sarah Templeton and principal Mr. Matthew Button playing math and reading enrichment games. The evening consists of grade-level activities which families are shown how to play, engage in that activity and then are able to take home all the materials. This year, grades 3-5 family night focused on technology that is available for students to use at school and at home.
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