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Mrs. Greer’s fifth grade class has been diving deep into history and literature as they read Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Through the novel, students explored the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of individuals who lived during the Holocaust. 

To strengthen their comprehension and compare multiple types of texts on the same topic, students also read the powerful poem The Butterfly by Pavel Friedmann. The poem, written by a young boy imprisoned in the Terezín concentration camp, uses the image of a butterfly as a symbol of hope, beauty, and freedom in the midst of suffering. By examining both a historical fiction novel and a primary source poem, students discussed how different genres communicate similar themes in unique ways.

As part of their culminating project, each student was assigned either a Holocaust survivor or a Holocaust victim to research. They carefully learned about their person’s life, experiences during the Holocaust, and, when possible, what happened after. Students reflected on the hardships these individuals endured, as well as their strength, courage, and humanity.

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Students in Room 2 recently celebrated National Children’s Dental Health Month with a special visit from the Tippecanoe County Health Department. During the engaging presentation, students learned fun facts about their teeth and discovered important ways to keep them healthy and strong.

Each student received a dental health pouch filled with helpful supplies, including a new toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and a two-minute timer to encourage proper brushing habits at home.

After the presentation, students reinforced what they learned by illustrating dental care tips and designing their own creative “cavity-fighting shields.”

A special thank-you to the community outreach program through the Tippecanoe County Health Department for making this informative and fun visit possible!

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What began as a short reading comprehension passage about a One-Room Schoolhouse quickly turned into a memorable learning adventure for Mrs. Davis’s second grade class at Mintonye Elementary. The students were fascinated by what school was like “back then,” which inspired Mrs. Davis to reach out to her father to see if he would share some of his own experiences.

Her father, Roe Wrede—a retired high school math teacher—briefly attended a one-room schoolhouse near Fairfield, Illinois, in 1951. Over the course of a week, he wrote several one-page stories about his time as the only third grader in Wagner School District 101. Mrs. Davis read one story aloud each day (and sometimes more when her class begged for another!) until all of them were shared.

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Mrs. Greer’s 5th grade class at Mintonye Elementary recently wrapped up a refreshing and engaging learning experience—one that blended writing, math, creativity, and a whole lot of teamwork.

Students were challenged to create their own original juice drink from start to finish. Each group developed a unique drink mixture, gave it a catchy name and slogan, and designed an eye-catching poster with a specific target audience in mind. To bring their ideas to life, students also created commercials or advertisements to persuade others to try their drink.

The project didn’t stop there. As part of the math component, students practiced real-world conversion skills by scaling their recipes to make larger quantities of their juice. This ensured they had enough to share during the most exciting part of the project—taste testing!

Mrs. Greer’s class invited 3rd grade classes to visit and sample the drinks. After tasting, the 3rd graders voted on their favorite juice. The winning drink was The Hawaiian Special!

This hands-on project gave students the opportunity to apply persuasive writing skills, practice mathematical reasoning, and build confidence through public speaking and collaboration.

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