Holiday Cheer!

The students on Team Pay Day made napkin rings for the Canonsburg Senior Citizen Center. The rings will be used to decorate the tables during the Christmas luncheon that is held for the members. The students enjoyed coloring and creating pictures of snowmen, reindeer, trees, penguins, and packages. The Center is delighted that the students are taking an active role in creating a better community.

In Social Studies, students finished competing in the Geography Bee contest. The students selected to represent each homeroom answered the most questions correctly. The questions were tough and all students did a great job. After many rounds a winner from each homeroom emerged. Congratulations to Nathaniel from room 107 and Kylie from room 109. They will represent Team Pay Day at the school Geography Bee in January.

Nathaniel

Kylie

Calum, Nick K., and Aaron help Nathaniel prepare for the next round!

Historical Habitats

Students on Team Pay Day worked hard to build a replica of a Native american home of their choice. Many students chose to build a teepee, which is a home that the Lakota built. Others took on the challenge of building a pueblo, and abode style home of the southwestern Native Americans. A few even built a Hogan, which is the 8-sided home of the Navajo. We also saw a couple longhouses and wigwams. Students’ homes were required to be original and three-dimensional. They were encouraged to use creative materials such as fabric, food, clay, and natural materials such as mud and sticks instead of construction paper. For the second part of their project, students had to prepare an oral presentation. In their presentations, students told the class how they built their homes and who helped them at home. They also explained what was both easy and frustrating about their projects. It was amazing to see the time and creativity that each student put into making these intricate creations! A special thank you to all of the parents who helped.

We're in Shape!

Team Pay Day created mini-golf course holes to show how three-dimensional shapes can be used to create an everyday item. Please view our slideshow to see all of the creative and clever ideas. These projects will make you want to play a round of golf!

Students on Team Pay Day have been working on an exciting new project for social studies. They will be creating and presenting a Native American home of their choice to the class. I look forward to seeing their original creations on Tuesday, November 10.

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A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck

A Year Down Yonder was enjoyed by students on Team Pay Day by using literature circles to enhance the curriculum. Each student received a letter from Mary Alice's parents, and they have been busy writing a response. The students reflected on Mary Alice's journey to Grandma's house, her exciting adventures at school, and her experiences on Armistice Day. The letters included an illustration of their favorite event from the book.