Why Can't we Swim in the Inner Harbor? - Inventions to Clean our Polluted Water

Child's description of this experience coming soon.....

How To-Origami Finger Puppets

Jason created a set of instructions in order to teach his peers how to create origami finger puppets. The 5th graders enjoyed the challenge, and Jason was unbelievably patient and helpful! Thank you Jason!

Reading and Writing Workshop

Yesterday we began our Reader's and Writer's Workshop. The 4th and 5th graders will use this time to practice word study, partner read articles that are relevant to our project, reflect on and write about texts, and also catch up on other project work they have been developing. This workshop model ensures that each child is working on tasks specifically catered to fit their needs and interests. Teachers will also pull small groups at this time to work on reading and writing strategies. They had lots of fun with the new routine yesterday, and look forward to continuing throughout the year!

M'Lynn cuts out her words and prepares to sort

Fall Poetry- Exploring Metaphors and Big Ideas

John's Hopkins

Some of the 5th grade students took the amazing opportunity of joining Johns Hopkins graduate students in a study about dream schools. They interviewed the graduate students, and the graduate students had an opportunity to interview them as well. The adults and children shared some wonderful conversations, laughs, and smiles. They inspired one another to think deeply about what is truly best for children in school.

After the interviews, the children and graduate students collaborated on a piece of art. The artwork was meant to portray their dream school. The pieces contained a hand print of a child and a hand print of the adult(s) they worked with. After 3 weeks of collaborating. The groups got together, shared, and enjoyed some dinner! Enjoy the pictures and video clip of our experience!