Wonderful Adventures! #Writing #Bookmaking #Makerspace #MovementBreaks

Our week was filled with wonderful adventures!  Happy Thanksgiving!!!  (I had some tech difficulties trying to make this slideshow using two different programs.  There is a moment where the slideshow slows as it begins to play the song again; it's worth waiting through this moment, because the slideshow starts back up again with many more wonderful photos to look at!  Sorry for the technical glitch!)

Link to slideshow: https://sharalike.com/s/pTRL

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge: Book Trailer #MemFox #BookTrailer #WilfridGordonMcDonaldPartridge #Read #TechEd

Check out Brady's moving book trailer for Mem Fox's beloved book, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge.

Learning About Circuits, Switches & Computer Chips #TechEd #VTEd #Makerspace

Tessa's dad took time to come into our classroom to teach us about the incredible work he does!  He left us deeply amazed and inspired!  I have to wonder if some of my students will follow in his footsteps!  Thank you Geoff!!!


Link to video: https://animoto.com/play/F0MOz8x8w6VWg1cEvdrzLA

The Nest: A Book Trailer @kennethoppel @dorothyslist #TheNest #DCFBook #Read #BookTrailer

Check out Sawyer's riveting book trailer for Kenneth Oppel's novel, The Nest!  The Nest is a DCF book this year and an awesome read!

Another Kind Of Hurricane: A Book Trailer @tsesmith #BookTrailer #AnotherKindOfHurricane #Read #Loss

Estelle and Niko teamed up to make this touching book trailer for a favorite novel, Another Kind Of Hurricane.  As you know we have a special place in our hearts for this book and its author, Tamara Ellis Smith.  It didn't seem right to only allow one student to make a trailer.  Enjoy!  


You can learn more about Tam Smith and her work by going to her website and following her blog!
Website: http://www.tamaraellissmith.com/
Blog: http://www.tamaraellissmith.com/another-kind-of-hurricane/blog/

Time to Publish!!! #Bookmaking #Write #Design #Art

Students finished writing their realistic fiction stories last Friday!  Today, students made their book structures and began designing and creating their books!  We can't wait to read and admire everyone's amazing creations!

Illuminating The Night @GowriSavoor @darcierankin #ArtistInResidency #Lanterns

Coming together to celebrate light, the coming winter and our incredible community!  Thanks Mrs. Aucter and Mrs. Rankin for making it all possible!
Link to video:  https://animoto.com/play/FJsAm89KPMKxeScL5laSoA

School Store!!! @RESPEVT #SchoolStore #PBIS #SchoolSpirit

Hi Everyone!
Brian Godfrey has set up an online school store for RES!  It has lots of fun options, so check it out!  Also, if you order before November 24th, you will get the items before the holidays!

Link to our new school store:
https://richmondelementary.itemorder.com/sale
         

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets: A Book Trailer @HarryPotterFilm @jk_rowling #HarryPotter #Read #BookTrailer

Ben just finished his awesome book trailer for the second Harry Potter book, Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets!  Can you tell where he utilized the magic of a green screen?

Because of Winn-Dixie: A Book Review #KateDiCamillo #BecauseOfWinnDixie #BookReview #Read

Check out this incredible book review of a beloved book, Because of Winn-Dixie!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul #BookTrailer @wimpykid @wimpykidmovie #DiaryOfAWimpyKid #Read

Check out Andrew's awesome book trailer for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, then dive into this playful series!

Today's The Big Day! Who Will Become Our Next President? And...How Does It All Work? #President #ElectoralCollege #Clinton #Trump

Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton?  Sue Minter or Phil Scott?
Our results are in!

President of The United States:
Donald Trump: 3 votes
Hillary Clinton: 15 votes

Governor of Vermont:
Phil Scott: 4 votes
Sue Minter: 14 votes

And the winners in our classroom are:
Hillary Clinton & Sue Minter

We're excited to see how our outcomes compare to the voters in Vermont and the voters across the United States!

What Is It Like To Run... When You Can't See? #Trust #BuildingCommunity #WritingPartners

So much depends upon trust!  Today for Fabulously Fun Friday, we did an activity that would help us build trust with our writing partners.  Students took turns being blindfolded while their partners challenged them and kept the safe.  We started by walking together holding hands, that lead to skipping and running and finally reaching a place where we could let go and run into the darkness.
After this experience, students shared how they started off feeling nervous and maybe not trusting their partners fully.  But now, on such a beautifully deep level, they know they can trust their partners.
Next week students will be relying on their partners to help them revise stories that they hold dear.  This trust will enable them to work together in a more meaningful way that will help them strengthen their writing even more.
The trust we gained today is something they will always be able to hold onto.  It was a beautiful way to end our week together!


Link to view slideshow: https://sharalike.com/s/pQwh

Another Kind of Hurricane: A Book Trailer @tsesmith #BookTrailer #AnotherKindOfHurricane #Read

After listening to Tamara Ellis Smith share her journey as a writer, many students couldn't wait to dive into her book!  We all feel so connected to Tam, her characters, and her story.  Finn did a beautiful job of bringing the emotions you feel when you read her book into his book trailer.  Enjoy!

Come To The Lantern Parade This Thursday, November 10th!!! @darcierankin @GowriSavoor #Art #LanternParade

Darcie Rankin and Kim Aucter brought visual artist Gowri Savoor to RES to work with students!  She taught them how to make beautiful lanterns.  Our artists have worked so hard and are excited to illuminate and share their sculpted lanterns Thursday evening.  Not only will we walk together, but we will come together to sing and enjoy the beautiful evening; our class will be helping to lead the sing along!  

Please come Thursday evening to RES at 6:00.  Come and walk and sing with us as we celebrate the arrival of winter and the beautiful work our scholars have created! 

Thank you to Darcie and Kim for making this residency possible, and to Gowri Savoor for sharing her gifts with us!

The Land of Stories: A Book Trailer @chriscolfer #TheLandOfStories #BookTrailer #Read

Estelle created a suspenseful book trailer; it makes you want to fall right into the book, alongside Alex and her brother Conner!  Check it out!