Last week we had Rummel Creek parent, Mr. Friend, share with Fifth Grade about being a Torch Bearer for the Olympics. It was so cool to hear about his trip in December to Korea. Students were fortunate to see and touch the torch. The Fifth Grade Roadrunner News crew took a chance to interview Mr. Friend! Fifth graders will remember the torch for a lifetime.
We also were fortunate to have an author, Obert Skye, on Friday for grades 3, 4 and 5. Blue Willow Bookshop sponsored the visit. Obert Skye has a new book, Geeked Out. Such a fun graphic novel! Obert shared with the students how to write a story. We spent an hour laughing and learning. Thank you, Blue Willow, for a fabulous morning.
We have seen so much rain and cloudy skies over the past few weeks. Recess seems like a small thing....but when you are inside for a week or more the few minutes you are outside is important!
Even the Boosterthon Fun Run had to be moved to the gym! But how fun it was in the Gym! The lights were turned down, and the music was turned up. Students had so much cheering for one another as they rounded the track over and over.
The PGP students have been learning about the brain all year. Dr. Jerry Blacklock, a child's grandfather, and local brain surgeon spent an afternoon sharing all about the brain with the first and second-grade students. The afternoon flew by as Dr. Blacklock fielded questions and explained how the brain works. A fabulous afternoon of learning.
Rummel Creek has 43 students involved in Odyssey of the Mind. This week and again next week we will have practice runs in the cafeteria on Wednesday after school. The children have worked so hard to create their projects. Competition is on February 24th in Waller at Waller HS.
Pam Wichmann, teacher extraordinaire, is the Rummel Creek Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to Pam - such an important faculty member at RCE!
Valentine's Day is very special. Students love to receive the Valentine card and gifts. Fifth grade students set the bar high with their creative boxes.
Third-grade biographies are all around the building. The students did a great job of sharing the special people they researched.
A local dentist shared good dental hygiene with the primary students. She entertained and educated students on what kind of candy to eat, how to brush their teeth, and what to do for good dental health. She was a fabulous speaker (even after Valentine's day!)
It's finally Friday! Friday brought Reading Buddies to the library as the students worked together to write books. It's so much fun to watch the two grade levels work together to produce a product!
Fifth Grade Student Council is now in the recycling business. After a few years of vacation, Student Council is back in the collection business - every Friday at 11:00 we'll be filling the recycle bins!
Oh my.....what a busy two weeks.....so glad for an extended weekend! Enjoy your Monday holiday. Rest....recover.....it's ready to rock and roll on Tuesday!
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