Kiker's Strength-Based Learning Cohort

Our third graders braved the cold yesterday to explore our State Capitol. Both the weather AND the facts that we learned were totally cool! We toured the House Chamber... ...and the Senate. We learned a lot about our state's history, including some of the most significant battles... ...and how property was used as payment. We even got to emboss our "titles" with the official seal of Texas! We travelled back in time to see what life was life in early Texas...  ...and imagined what it would be like to hold the star and sword like Lady Liberty herself! We saw a cutaway model of the capitol building... ...and the real thing! Some of us had so much fun we dreamt about it on the way back. :) Fun with a capital F! Check out the link below to learn even more about our State Capitol! http://www.senate.state.tx.us/kids/Tour1.htm

Sorry Fourth Grade, If you have already done your Mountain Language with one of the other charts, that's fine...here's a new one (I hope) for those who haven't...

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Hello, SBLC Supercitizens! Check out the link below to learn more about our nation's three branches of government. http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html Remember to apply your reading strategies as you go! Mrs. Blake

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Dear SBLC Families, Thank you so much for the outpouring of gifts this Valentine's Day! We felt EXTREMELY loved, and your generosity was overwhelming! Every card, poem, delicacy, and treat was read and enjoyed. We truly appreciate and know that everything was heartfelt. We truly cherish your children and each day's privilege of having you all in our lives.  Best, Jewellyn, Jennifer & Kim

Hello, fantastic readers! Use the link below to learn more about immigration. Remember to use your strategies as you read! Ask yourself: How do the pictures and captions relate to the text? How does the text relate to the heading/subheading? How do all of the features work together to help me understand? http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/index.htm Have fun! Mrs. Blake

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