School is in full swing and all of the students are working hard towards their goals.  In reading class we just finished reading a short story about an Indian tribe.  This week we are going to begin reading a story about a family that emigrated from China to the United States and the hardships they went through getting accustomed to a new culture.

In Social Studies we just finished up on Mesopotamia and the fertile crescent.  Students performed well on their tests and were able to make their own irrigation ditches.  Next, we will be traveling to ancient Egypt to learn about their culture.













Students have been working hard in class.  Here are some activities we have been working on in class!

Social Studies:
                        Mesopotamia/Fertile Crescent

                         Students making irrigation systems in class
       
                         Presidential Election


Reading:
                      Finished reading TA-NA-E-KA; in this story native people are becoming accustomed to civilized life.  The kids have the choose to leave their old customs or stick with them. 

                      We are reading Joyriding in class.  In this short story we learn about a piano player named Peter, and a cross country runner named Kevin.  Their paths meet in a mysterious way;  they kids are enjoying this story.


Future activities:

                            Egyptians/ Greek Gods/Goddess

School is in full swing and all the students are working very hard.

Upcoming Events:
                Reading: read the story TA-NA-E-KA
                        *this story is about 2 Kaw Indian children that have to go through a endurance challenge to work their way to adulthood.

                Social Studies: We will be talking about Mesopotamia
                                      * We will also be making our own irrigation systems and canals to represent what they had to do to control the water.

                Writing: Creative Writing project starting on Wednesday
                                *Spelling Test Friday

Field Trip to Manhattan

Girl team working together.

Building Kansas landscapes

Group work, making Kansas landscape.

Learning about Kansas lands.

Dr. Seuss

My class had a great time buddy reading with Mr. Nilges 2nd grade class.

Brotherly love, Braden and Brantley Dohl. Reading with Jason Bosley

Xavier reading with Wyatt.

Mr.Wick's and Mr. Nilges' Class

State Assessments

I want to say thank you to all my students and their parents. Kids did a tremendous job on their state assessments. I am very proud of each and everyone of them.

Middle School Tournament

Jackson Heights competed last night in the pigtail game against Oskaloosa. The boys were able to get the win and advance to the tournament games. The A team will play tonight against Xavier at 5:00 at I-mac high school gym. Thanks for all the support during the year.