Olympic Learning

   These past few weeks we have been relieving some of the OAKS testing stress by learning about the Winter Olympics. So far our study has taught us about the Olympic torch relay, different countries involved in the Olympics, the Olympics values, and the athletes and sports that are a part of the games. The kids have jumped right in and have taken on the identity of different countries as we continue our study. Here are some pictures of the amazing country flags the kids drew, and our "medal count" for good behavior.

                             

                             

                             

                              

                               

                                   

 

                            

 

                                           

   In addition to our country study, we have also learned about the Olympic values. Today we did a silent "chalk talk" where the students moved from value to value and added their own ideas about what each value meant to them or the Olympics without talking. The kids came up with some great ideas and truly understand what it means live by these Olympic values. 

                       

                       

                         

                        

                        

 

                        

                      

                      

   We will continue to strive to uphold these values in our own lives and our classroom. Go for the Gold! 

                      

   Nothing like a good old fire drill on our first day back in the snow and rain... our classes had excellent behavior and were very patient as we waited for the fire department to show up after a water main burst in Cornelius this afternoon. Way to go Sixth Grade City.