Alliterations

For the past month we have been studying various forms of figurative language. Figurative language is when you use exaggerations to describe how you are feeling. One form of figurative language uses alliteration. Alliteration is when you use the same beginning sound throughout the entire sentence. Think of them like tongue twisters! An example is: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. As you can see Peter, Piper, picked, peck, pickled, and peppers all start with the /p/ sound.

The students in room 20 were asked to create alliterations and draw a picture. Here is some of our best work.

Be BRIGHT. Be BOLD. SPEAK up. STAND out.

As part of our Bully-Free week at Hulet, students have been asked to take the pledge to be bully free! Bully free isn't just about being nice to each other, but also stopping bullying when you see it happening. Too often we feel scared to intervene when bullying is occurring. But YOU can do something about it. If other students are being picked on BE BOLD and SPEAK UP!! Don't let that bully pick on a school mate of yours! Say something about it. STAND OUT and let your classmates know that you will not tolerate anyone being picked on. BE BRIGHT and make sure that everyone feels respected and safe! You can be someone's hero!

Be BRIGHT! 

Be BOLD! 

SPEAK up! 

STAND out!!!

(our theme for Monday was bright colors)

Make YOUR Move!

At Hulet we have made a lifelong commitment to be drug free, bully free, and healthy! The students in Mrs. Tremonti's 5th grade class are taking that pledge by participating in Move On, a collaboration between school in Arizona and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The Move On Challenge requires that students eat 5 servings of fresh fruits or veggies every day, watch LESS than 2 hours of tv every day, play for at least 1 hour, and drink 0 sweetened drinks (teas, coffees, sodas). In order to get our 1 hour of physical activity every day, we have been going outside more to play basketball, walk laps, and BEING ACTIVE!

Our Solar System

For the month of January, we were studying planets and the solar system in Science. Students were given a part, a rubric, and a set of instructions. They had to create a powerpoint presentation, a poster, a travel brochure, and a 3D model.

Here's a look at their work:

Sun:
By: Misty and Skyler

Mercury
By: Thomas and Mikaylah

Venus
By: Julian and Frederick

Moon
By: Bailey

Mars
By: Shandiin and Hannah

Jupiter
By: Isaac and Alex

 

Saturn
By: Christian & Hallie

Uranus
By: Angel and Logan

Neptune
By: Benson and Dylan

Pluto
By: Faye and Cory

 You may have noticed we have one planet missing: Earth. As of picture time this group was not finished with their project and were not featured in this blog. You may have also noticed that we featured Moon, Sun, and Pluto. Moon and Sun are not planets. Moon is a satellite that orbits Earth and Sun is a star. Pluto USED to be one of the planets, but since scientists discovered it orbits two different stars it is now considered a dwarf planet.

We had a great time working on these projects. I hope you enjoyed it too!

February Students of the Month!

I'm so excited about this month's Students of the Month! Misty and Frederick are great kids! They have big hearts, helping hands, and a positive attitude. I absolutely love having them help out our classroom for the month of February!

We Miss You Trinity & Skyler!

Within the last 2 months we've had 2 of our classmates move away. I found some old pictures we had taken of Trin and Sky with their classmates before they left Holbrook.

We miss you soooooo much and think of you often!!

Write us sometime and let us know how you are doing!!!

Miss you,
Your classmates (and teacher) from Room 20!

Why Bullying IS NOT okay...

I think we've all had a moment in our lives where we've felt defeated, down on our luck, and probably really really angry. For most people, they channel that anger into crying, wanting to be alone, pouting, and might even channel it into something positive like art or songwriting. Not every day is a good day and that's okay.
But I want to tell you what's NOT okay.

Bullying. Bullying is not okay.

I hope you're hearing me on this kids. I have 29 years of living under my belt, 13 years of elementary/middle/high school, 4 years of college, and 7 years of teaching. And in all my time on the planet I can tell you that putting people down to make yourself feel better is never okay. It is NOT OKAY.

It's not okay to be a bully.

It's not okay to be bullied.

Both actions have serious consequences. Bullying can lead to problems with self-confidence, a negative attitude, and depression. Both parties are hurt in bullying. Nobody wins!

Let's stop bullying by brainstorming ways we can keep positive thoughts. Think about the nice things you could say to each other. One nice thing could change your day. I know it has changed mine a time or two! If you can't think of something nice to say--YOU'RE NOT TRYING HARD ENOUGH!

Every person matters!

Check out this video from Kid President! His pep talk will inspire you to make the world awesome!