The third grade students in C6 have been busily wrapping up their unit on maps and globes. The students have been working hard on identifying the different oceans and continents, using a compass rose to navigate directions and reading the symbols in the map key. They were able to put these skills to the test when they were asked to navigate a portion of Longwood Gardens in finding different landmarks. The students are also creating their own Treasure Maps to incorporate all the different elements that they have learned about. Will you be able to find their buried treasure?
Mrs. Gabriela Stephens Moyers’ Spanish Classes Have Been Working Hard
Mrs. Gabriela Stephens Moyer’s Spanish classes working hard on many different activities. The 3rd grade classes are presenting their skits about Columbus meeting the Tainos who were the inhabitants of the Caribbean islands where Christopher Columbus first landed. The 5th grade classes are learning about the first inhabitants of Mexico the Mayas and Aztecs. The students created a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the two. In 1st Grade the students are finishing books describing their families and presenting it in small groups. The 2nd graders are working on a poem about the jungle in Costa Rica and using our 5 senses to describe it. Lots of beautiful drawings and creative work going on! 4th Grade completed a unit about the geography of Bolivia and made some 3-D maps with playdough. We also made sidewalk chalk maps outside on a beautiful day!
It’s Been a Busy Time for our Guidance Counselor Mrs. Jan Turner
It has turned out to be a busy first trimester for the guidance department here at Bancroft. We hosted Noelia Scharon, owner of La Michoacana Ice Cream store in Kennett Square. Ms. Scharon spoke to our third graders about entrepreneurship and some of the challenges and rewards of small business ownership. We are also thrilled to welcome Mr. Ray Fernandez, former KHS principal, who is coming to speak to our fourth graders about how to prepare for a successful career. Fifth graders will participate in a hands-on Career Fair on November 7th, hosted by the Chester County Technical High School. The Crime Victims Center will be doing the Safe Touches Program with our second graders, and a bullying lesson for grades one through five. We are fortunate to have so many opportunities for learning for our children and are very thankful for our volunteer guest speakers.
Mrs. Urglavitch’s Music Classes Learn About Musical Elements and the Xylophone
Mrs. Urglavitch’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students have been learning about musical elements and what to listen for in music. They have created individual music listening journals that will keep track of their monthly listening examples and information pertaining to the genre/style of music. Our upper grade levels also continue to focus on our Orff instruments and various arrangements each month in music class. Students have been sharing their work in the hallway for students and staff as they pass by. 1st and 2nd grade students have also been working hard at playing the xylophones and learning about note names and playing techniques. They have come so far in such a little amount of time!