February 25, 2019
1/25 – Update
Highlights: We got penpals from a classroom in Prineville (a dear friend of mine is the teacher). The students loved…
February 25, 2019
1/17 – Update
Highlights: Students have taken a position on whether or not chocolate milk should be served at school. They have researched…
January 10, 2019
1/10 – Classroom Update
Highlights: We wrapped up our Age of Exploration unit by having an important conversation about the slave trade. We’ll be…
December 28, 2018
12/27 – Winter Break Update
Highlights: It was a full week prior to the break. I hope that you were able to go on our…
December 13, 2018
12/13 – Classroom Update
Highlights: It was a fun and full week! I’ve posted video & photo highlights on our class Instagram account. Help…
December 6, 2018
12/6 – Classroom Update
Highlights: We are deep into our Feature Articles. Students created a research plan that includes an expert interview. I have…
November 29, 2018
11/30 – Classroom Update
Highlights: What a fun week!!! We published news briefs; competed in the Football Championship (a team from our class won!);…
November 16, 2018
Classroom Update – 11/16
News brought to you by the students in Mrs. Chiu’s Classroom….. DRAMA PERFORMANCE By Aspen & Kian For the past…
November 9, 2018
11/8 – Classroom Update
Dear Families, Highlights: During this Thanksgiving month, we are accelerating our “Attitude of Gratitude” by discussing the science behind gratitude…
November 2, 2018
11/2 -Classroom Update
Dear Families, Highlights: We are well into our journalism unit learning to be careful observers, utilizing the 5 W’s when…