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…