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February 2, 2012

Across the Wabash Valley: Feb. 2, 2012

Special to the Tribune-Star

TERRE HAUTE — Dixie Bee

The Dixie Bee staff and students would like to congratulate Matthew and Samuel Ford for winning best of category and judges favorite for their multimedia project for the International Media Fair. Their project was entitled: Biscuits and Jam. The twin brothers shared how their lives were unique and different in parody of the story, Green Eggs and Ham.

The second grade students and teachers implemented a community service project during the holiday season to touch others and help those in need.

Instead of a gift exchange, the students collected donations for The Light House Mission to help others in the community. They collected $1216.00, donated clothing, and brought food for the mission.

The students also performed a holiday program at Meadows Manor East and gave the residents gifts. The student demonstrated through their actions and words that it is better to give than receive.

Mr. Moss and Mrs. Bennett's classes worked with nine students from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College to create the Do It Right Don’t Fight Drama Company.

The students applied to be in a job in the drama company. The jobs were set design, make-up, costume, public relations, and choreography. Each student had an opportunity to perform in the show, “The Unity Tree.” The show was presented for students and staff on December 2nd and 5th.

We would like to thank Indiana Vocational Technical College for allowing us to use the auditorium and the IVY Tech staff that helped with lights and sound.

We would also like to salute the students from St. Mary-of-the-Woods for all their help in preparing for the show. The St. Mary-of-the Woods students were: Colleen Barr, Sondra Blake, Susan Favorite, Sara Goelz, Megan Johnson, Kayla Leuthold, Jade Messerschmitt, Danielle Rosselli, and Kirstin Strow. Last but not least, we would also like to thank the Vigo County Education Foundation for supporting a mini grant called: Musical Theater Company: T.E.A.M.-Together Everyone Achieves More. It incorporates the ARTS in the classroom and the participants learn that Together Everyone Achieves More.

Many of the students have been working on books, portfolios, and projects for the Wabash Valley Literacy Fair on Saturday, March 17th at The Meadows. Students work will be on display for the public from 9:00 to 1:00. We invite the students and families to the event.

— Tim Moss



Franklin

Franklin Elementary is proud to announce that second grader Lucas Clark was chosen to be January’s Mayor’s Character Award winner. January’s character trait was “responsibility.”

Mrs. Afdahl, Lucas’ second grade teacher says, “Lucas exudes the character trait of responsibility in many ways. He is an individual that has exceptional self-control, maturity and self-motivation for an eight year old.

He is an excellent role model to his fellow second graders, as he is always making the best choice for any situation whether that be listening and engaging himself in the learning opportunities in the classroom; using his time wisely as he completes individual work tasks; as he reads and applies what he knows from the assigned readings; or as he conducts himself throughout the building with respect for himself and others. He is always reliable and trustworthy. These qualities have made Lucas an incredible Student Council Representative for our classroom.”

Calendar items: Week of February 1 - bowling instruction and field trips; February 27 - Begin ISTEP+ and Boot Camp; February 29 - Officer’s Ball.

— School staff



Hoosier Prairie

The fifth grade classes at Hoosier Prairie were all a “hoot” as they used their scientific, observational and examination skills by recording data of an Owl Pellet Study.

The fifth graders learned from reading books, utilizing computer programs, and sharing scientific knowledge, that owls are predators. They realized most owls feed on smaller mammals, birds, and reptiles. Students learned that owls will usually swallow their food whole, without digesting hair, bones, teeth, or feathers of their prey, forming an “owl pellet”. Fifth graders were inquisitive of what the owl pellet would contain. Therefore, owl pellets were examined.

With owl pellets, wooden picks, tweezers, magnifying glasses, microscopes, and an owl pellet bone chart in hand, fifth graders were able to investigate for themselves the contents of the birds' dinner. Not all students' owl pellets contained the same things. Students were able to identify the animal bones from their charts. Children were encouraged to identify as many bones as possible.

By separating and grouping the bones, students identified rodents such as rats, mice, and voles.

— Submitted by Ms. Lora Taylor, Fifth Grade Teacher



St. Patrick’s

At Saints Patrick School, students always strive to  meet their goals just like the school itself does. This year the school’s goal is based on reading. To help the school meet that goal, grades three though five participate in Reader’s Workshop.

Reader’s Workshop is an activity that all students are required to do at the end of each quarter.

They must read a book of their choice and then present a three minute report to the class. The report consisst of a three minute summary of the book. The students must also do a project. They are able to interview the characters, make bookmarks, construct a diorama of a scene in the book, create eye popping posters or power points, and even act out a scene.

During an interview with Ms. Truxal, the fifth grade teacher, she said that Readers Workshop helps students with their public speaking kills and helps them learn how to find a deeper meaning behind novels. In addition, many students not only mention how they are able to write better paragraphs, but they also state they are learning more complex vocabulary from the books.

Even though third grade is the youngest grade involved in the activty, their projects show that they are excited to be a part of Reader’s Workshop. All third graders enjoy doing projects and are eager to take on the challenges that come with them.

The presentations encourage the students to get in front of their friends and speak publicly. Some exciting projects include magic tricks, Lego diagrams, and mobiles for the third grade. Mrs. Eilbracht’s class likes listening to drama books and the book Big Nate. One student mentioned that he is discovering new words after participating in the workshop, and he is influenced to read his peers’ books after listening to their projects.

Reader’s Workshop is a great way for kids to pick up a good book and read. It allows the imagination to run wild and creates good qualities of great readers.

                                         —Caleb, Alexia, Josie, and Margaret Mary (8th Grade)



Terre Town

Terre Town Elementary School continues to be encouraged and aided by outstanding groups and individuals of this tremendous community. At the start of the week it was noticed that the American Flag that had flown over the school for several years had become somewhat tattered.

This had been caused by the heavy storms and extremely strong winds that Terre Haute had experienced over the last few months. However, it only took one phone call to the American Legion Krietenstein Post 104 to remedy the problem.

That important call was placed on a Tuesday morning and by Tuesday afternoon a representative from Post 104 had arrived with a lovely, new flag and also had taken the old flag to properly dispose of it. Later that day a beautiful, new American Flag was observed flying proudly once again at the school's entrance.

It is the sincerest wish of everyone in the Terre Town Community to express their appreciation to this exemplary organization. They truly shine as outstanding Americans and wonderful neighbors.

— School staff

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