Students are working hard on perspective taking skills in order to understand there are different ways people may see the same situation. They are learning how difficulty seeing things from someone else's perspective can cause conflicts at times and trying to take another person's perspective can be the first step to a mutual solution.
-Catherine Moran, Speech- Language Pathologist
Many students in math intervention are working hard to use strategies to learn their multiplication facts. They are setting goals and charting their progress. Many of them have seen great gains! Did you know that by the end of third grade all students should know from MEMORY all products of 2 one-digit numbers? - Kierstan Pestana, Math Interventionist
This week students are participating in the Connecticut State Fitness Assessment. There are 4 areas students are assessed in. Aerobic endurance (Pacer test), Upper body strength (Push-up test), Core strength and endurance (Curl-up test), and lower body flexibility, (Sit and reach). Result sheets will be sent home upon completion. - Steve Migneault, PE
REMINDER: The Granby Public Schools will have an Early Release today due to anticipated weather. Pick-ups begin at 12:30. Buses start loading at 12:55.
Good morning Wells Road Families,
Dr. Grossman has announced that today, February 19th will be a remote learning day for all (on-campus and remote) students. All students will join their Google Classroom (Meet) at 10:00. Teachers will take attendance at that time and review their specific schedule including how to access synchronous (live) instruction.
Stay safe and warm!
Pauline Greer
On Wednesday, February 10th we celebrated our 100th day. One student was able to celebrate his own personal 100-day goal!! Way to go!!
Hello Wells Road Families,
Superintendent Grossman has announced that Tuesday, February 9, will be a remote learning day for all (on-campus and remote) Wells Road students. All students should join their Google Classroom(Meet) at 10:00 am.
Teachers will take attendance at that time and review their specific schedule including how to access synchronous (live) instruction.
Stay safe and warm,
Pauline Greer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTnCMxEnnv8&t=67s
Here is a great video that teaches the hand model of the brain. Dr MacDonald and Miss Cipriano (school psychology intern from the University of Hartford) frequently use this video with their social-emotional groups. It shows the power of deep breathing as one of the most effective ways to turn down strong feelings. Check it out and feel free to contact Dr. Mac if you have any questions about your child and his/her social-emotional development.
PS - Happy Groundhog Day from Dr. Mac! Did you know that she is an official Ambassador of the Groundhog Club? The Ambassador Award is presented yearly at the Annual Groundhog Banquet to give recognition to faithful followers of Punxsutawney Phil, who in various ways actively and annually promote the good name of Punxsutawney and Groundhog Day.
2-2-21. Happy Groundhog Day! ALL students will be accessing remote learning today. Teachers will begin taking attendance at 10:00 am. See your child’s Google Classroom for additional schedule details and communication. Thank you!
Hello Wells Road Families,
Superintendent Grossman has announced that Tuesday, February 2, will be a remote learning day for all (on-campus and remote) Wells Road students. Teachers will send communication regarding the specifics of the day and how to access synchronous (live) instruction. Please review carefully as it contains changes to our usual schedule.
Stay safe and warm,
In honor of the Great Kindness Challenge, students and staff may wear kindness shirts and masks tomorrow!
Reminder - TODAY IS AN EARLY RELEASE due to weather. Pick-ups begin at 12:30 and buses start loading at 12:55.
Fifth graders in Mrs. Martin's language arts class recently published their nonfiction books to wrap up our Information Writing reading and writing units. A variety of topics are covered in the books on display here at Wells Road.
Fifth graders in Mrs. Lagano's science class are studying the Moon Phases. Students had fun creating the phases of the moon with Oreo Cookies... yum!
In third grade, we are learning about Narrative Nonfiction in the form of a Biography. Students read and researched people of interest. Then they wrote summaries to capture the challenges these people faced on their journeys to reaching their goals. -Mrs. Lecco’s Class
Granby Spirit Day tomorrow! For those who choose to, wear your Granby clothing!
We have been studying the phenomena of a Super Blue Blood Moon in 5th grade science. To help learn the different phases of the Moon, students were challenged to practice at home using Oreos! - Mr. Janski, grade 5
Some students in Mrs. Jackson's groups have been learning how to increase their focus and attention in the classroom. They've been identifying what distracts them inside and outside of their brain, and learning strategies on how to block out distractions in the room, how to use a fidget to improve focus, and ways to keep their brain and body in the group.
Last week our class worked to build our group work and cooperation skills by completing tower building challenges. Between sessions we debriefed on what we learned about how to work together as a team. Students discovered that they were most successful working together when they focused their attention and listened to each other's ideas and then came up with a plan and executed it together. By working together, groups were able to build towers over 18 inches tall using only 10 sheets of paper, 2 rulers, 12 dixie cups, and 2 unopened containers of glue!
Reminder! The deadline to order food-to-go for Distance Learning is TODAY at 3:00.
Looking for a different way to engage your readers at home? Audio Books are a great option. - Kelly Hayden, Resource Teacher
