Reflections of Social Studies...

Aloha Boys and Girls,

I had a wonderful year with you as my Social Studies and Art students.  Please spend some time to reflect on your year.  What did you enjoy about social studies and art?  What did you learn?
How could you apply it in 5th grade? How could you use what you learned to apply it in your life?

Mahalo Nui Loa....... A Hui Hou!

Much Aloha,
Mrs. Wong

PS:  I won't be in room 28 next year.....I'll be a 2nd grade teacher in Room 8.....so please come and visit me sometimes  :)

PTA's Field Day--Water Play!

Aloha Room 28 'Ohana!

Can you believe that we are officially in the 4th quarter of school?!?  I can't believe how fast 3rd quarter flew by!  We were very fortunate to end the quarter with a wonderful day of FUN!  The PTA board and all the generous Parent & Military personnel  volunteers really planned out a spectacular day for all of us!

In this Blog assignment, please comment on these questions and submit by NEXT week Wednesday.  Please answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES.

1.  What did you enjoy about the Field Day--Water Play day on March 17?

2.  Next year, do you want another Field Day--Water Play day?  Yes, or NO?  
     If you said NO, what suggestions do you have in place of Field day--Water play?

3.  If you said yes in question 2, what other "water-games" would you suggested having for  
     NEXT year?

Mahalo, Mrs. Wong

Nikolas and his mom, Mrs. Schermerhorn (PTA President)
Having fun in the sun!

           

Graham and his mom, Mrs. Ray @ the slip and slide!

Madi and her mom, Mrs. Lewis!  Thanks for
volunteering your time! 

Water Relays sure got everyone soaking wet! Whassup Boys! 

Mariano, Graham, Cami, and Turner all smiles and
soaking wet with fun!  Shakas all around!

Kyla's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews (PTA Treasurer) were very generous
of their time!  They came to PLAY and we had a BLAST with the
Water Balloon Toss Game!


*Mahalo to all Room 28 Parent Volunteers!  We really appreciated your help!**
** Mahalo PTA board,  especially to Ms. Schermerhorn, Ms. Clem-Guess and Mrs. Andrews**

Bike Ed. 2017

Aloha Room 28 'Ohana!
          Another year of Bike Ed. completed!  Unfortunately, the weather and the NAEP testing were two "missed" dates of the program.  I'm glad we had at least 3 complete days of Bike Ed.!  It was AMAZING to see how some of you started as non-riders, and by the END of the week....(with only 2 days of "riding" the bikes, and one day of safety class (indoors) ), you were RIDERS! :)
          It's always the case each year!  There's at least 5 non-riders at the beginning of the week, and by Friday, everyone is riding!  That is why we are so grateful for this FREE bike safety program that is offered to only 4th graders!  Mr. Chett and Ms. Shoko were very proud of our class!  They claimed that our group had the most riders and we had the most confident riders as well!  I really hope you all enjoyed Bike Ed.?
          Mr. Chett really shared a lot of bicycle safety information and taught you many skills needed out on the road.  In this comment, I would like you to comment on two things:
     1.  Describe a bicycle safety rule you learned from Hawaii Bicycling League. 
     2.  Explain what you believe was the BEST part of Bike Ed.

Comment Assignment due:  March 17, 2017

Doing a 6-point bicycle safety check!

This is how we ride SAFELY!  

We did it!  Bike Ed Hawaii ROCKS!  :)
Mahalo Mr. Chett, Ms. Shoko, and Mrs Lewis! 

Reading Buddies

Aloha Room 28 'Ohana,

       Since the first quarter, we have been engaged with our Reading buddies from first grade.
I know you've all been enjoying time with them!  They have too! (I've heard that comment from Mrs. Kosaki)  :)
        In your comment this week, please share 1 or 2 things you enjoy about Reading Buddies.  Next, please suggest an activity you'd like to see happen as a Reading Buddy activity.  Maybe your idea will get chosen before the end of the year is up?
       Thank YOU for being a GREAT help to your Reading Buddy!  I'm sure they will never forget you!
                                                                                   Aloha,
                                                                                  Mrs. Wong

Assigned on:  Monday, February 27, 2017
Due date:  Monday, March 6, 2017

Nikolas and his buddy doing a Christmas
activity.

Kyla helps her buddy read a book after making
their project!

Jahziah reading a book to his buddy!  He's helping
his buddy to sound out letters and comprehend the story.

"We Got Spirit......How 'bout YOU?"

Aloha Room 28 'Ohana!

     Last week, it was our Student Council's Spirit Week!  It was a week of learning about oneself, others, and our school community!  It was a time to have fun, and a time to reflect.  It was a time to share and a time to listen.  Here are some of the memories we had created as a class during "Spirit Week!"
     For this Blog comment (assignment), I would like for you to "comment" on the following:

     In a complete sentence, please tell the class how many days did you participate in Spirit week?  Next, tell the class what your favorite Spirit Day activity was?  Why?  and finally, if you had the opportunity to add another day to Spirit Week, what event or activity would you create?

     Enjoy the pictures of Spirit week!  You have 1 week to comment on this Blog.  You will have until February 7 to comment.
                                                                                          Aloha,
                                                                                          Mrs. Wong

Sports Day participants!  Way to go!

Mrs. Wong and Mrs. Dugay get into the "sport-spirit" of things!

Sports Day....Fun day!  

Wacky Wednesday...Shirts are backwards...shoes are not
the same....mix match colors were shown!

Ceerena brought her Puerto Rican dish of
Gandule Rice!  It sure was delicious! 

Also sharing about their culture were:  Savanh, Kyla, Tiana, Jahziah, and Cami

Making A Difference Begins With YOU

January 17, 2017

Aloha Room 28 'Ohana,

     Welcome to our Classroom Blog for the 2016-17 school year!  Thank you for getting permission to participate in our "Room 28 'Ohana Blog."  

     Yesterday we had a special holiday honoring the works, beliefs, and values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Dr. King was a Baptist Minister and a Civi Rights Activist.  He was well-known for his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement and the Peace Movement.  He was also famous for the speech "I Have A Dream,"  he delivered on August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, in Washington D.C. 

     In the comment section below, I would like you to read and think about the quote written below on Dr. King Jr.'s poster (navy blue background).  In your comment:  First, write your own opinion as to what you believe or think this quote means?  Secondly,  I would like you to tell me and your classmates how you have made a DIFFERENCE  or  How do you plan to make a difference in the nearest future?  

     Please write your comment using complete sentences.  Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalizations, and punctuation before submitting.  Mahalo! :) 

Due Date:  Tuesday,  January 24, 2017

Dr. King Jr. embodied the phrase, "Making A Difference."
Here is a famous Quote written my him.

Dr. King Jr.'s famous speech that continues to make
an IMPACT around the WORLD.