Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Walkathon 2015

The rainy weather outside could not stop Heritage Elementary from having another record breaking Walkathon Fundraiser. Thank you to our wonderful PTO for organizing today's event.
Additional thanks to our teachers and students for your energy in the gym.
Our classroom Spirit awards went to the 3rd grade class of Miss Steiner and the 2nd grade class of Mrs. Morton...Congratulations!


Walkathon 2015

Taking math for a swim

Fifth graders in Mrs. Sberna’s class are using their math skills to plan a classroom aquarium with a partner.  This project allows students to add and subtract decimals while adhering to a budget.  Students must also be sure to select fish that share similar characteristics and can live together while also planning for necessary supplies like food and water drops.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           



Monday, September 28, 2015

Learning Partners

Mrs. McCabe's Kindergarten students and Mrs. Melucci's fourth graders are collaborating this year. The students are working together on a number of tasks in order to form a unique partnership where all of the students are given the opportunity to grow, share, problem solve, and create lasting friendships.




Saturday, September 26, 2015

Kidwriting Kick-Off at Heritage

“I can write so many words!” exclaimed one young writer as he began his narrative journal entry this week in Kindergarten Kidwriting.

Five year old ready writers excitedly kicked off Kidwriting this week in their writing workshop classrooms.  Written on the pages of their journals are stories about school, family, fall, sports, and favorite things to do, eat, and play!

By May, these young writers will have grown immensely in the craft of Narrative, Opinion, and Information writing.  The progression and transformation never ceases to amaze parents, teachers, and student writers each year!












Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Physical Education program at Heritage Elementary School

The Physical Education program at Heritage Elementary School is a dynamic, innovative, and fun fitness based program.This year in Physical Education class our students will have their second opportunity to work with Project Fit America!

Students will continue to learn and practice ‘T.T.C.’ which stands for Teamwork, Communication, and Cooperation. The phrase, philosophy, and student actions we teach are for groups to use during gym class.

As individuals, the student’s goal is to become a ‘Yellow Brick Student’ which refers to the highest form of ‘Team Friendly.’ Extreme leadership skills displayed through words, demonstration, body language, and especially positive actions!

Project Fit America has helped our students experience success through building skills and confidence in all areas of development.  These elements are essential when establishing a passion and acquiring skills for lifelong fitness.
Students are learning to help each other, share their talents, and respect one another's strengths and weaknesses.These are invaluable lessons that can be continued through adulthood.

We have also designed a Facebook page for our Physical Education Program here at Heritage Elementary. The Facebook page is named Panther PE. The Facebook page will give you an opportunity to view what our students are doing during Heritage Physical Education class! 










Thursday, September 17, 2015

Paper Circuitry and 21st Century Notebooking

You may not be able to tell by these pictures, but these unique name plates light up!  

5th grade students at Heritage Elementary are engaging in 21st Century Notebooking skills, also known as Paper Circuitry.  Integrating writing across the content, 21st Century Notebooking fosters ingenuity of thought, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving skills and writing, to bring paper to life! In continuation of building these circuits, students worked to articulate their thinking on paper synthesizing their rationale of the incorporation of the Scientific Method and the ways in which they may or may not have struggled during the process and completion of this task.


                                                   

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Heritage Students Gear up for a Great Year of Writing!

Students in grades 3-5 are gearing up to live writerly lives this year.  These young writers have already begun the rigorous work they will continue to engage in throughout the year as they trek across the terrain of PA Core Writing. Students will without a doubt encounter unique opportunities to study various genres of writing in a collaborative environment this year.  They will re-imagine their writing potential as they engage in authentic writing tasks which utilize a plethora of mentor texts as models.  Take a peek at just some of the preparation and pride given to making their writers notebooks their own!  

Tips for Young Writers can be found: http://www.ralphfletcher.com/tips.html