6th Graders Use Literature to Explore Social Themes
6th grade ELA students explored racism, homelessness and segregation themes using the novel Maniac Magee. Following class activities, students discussed their feelings in order to connect better with the main characters in the story.
NE students in Mrs. Sweeney’s class were thoughtful and proud as they stepped up to the challenge to create more than 50 Thanksgiving cards and rainbow colored handprint turkeys to be delivered to the elderly to wish them a Very Happy Thanksgiving!
Students learned that sound is a form of energy that comes from objects that vibrate. As part of the unit, students created musical instruments so they can have their own low energy music band. The band brought their instruments down to Ms. Stroh and performed with her!
During Pumpkin Day at South End, students completed a variety of academic centers with the help of parent volunteers. The centers were created to review concepts, skills and promote problem solving.
