Foam Reindeer Ornament

12 07 2004 Craft Reindeer, originally uploaded by _Justice.

This is a Christmas craft idea for primary grade students. The children trace their hand on a piece of foam, then cut out the handprint. On one side they write their name, and on the other side they draw a reindeer. The four fingers become the four legs. With a marker, paint the fingertips black for the hooves - see picture. The thumb becomes the head. With pipe cleaners, craft wiggly eyes, ribbon and some red sparkle, the students are all set to give their parents a homemade Christmas ornament!

Student Materials Supply List

While researching job openings in dual immersion programs, I discovered this page from St. Helena Elementary School in Napa, California. From 3rd through 5th grade, the school posts what materials children need to bring to school on the first day. This is quite impressive, considering the town population is only 5000 people. At the K-8 level, the St. Helena Unified School District is comprised of a primary school (289 students) and elementary school (312 students) both with alternative programs, a middle school (356 students). Most districts with ten times the students and available resources don't have a website comparable to this. First year teachers, check this out!

http://www.sthelena.k12.ca.us/apps/Comm.asp?Q=7

3rd Grade Supply List
Tools for Success

3rd grade students enrolling in class this fall should have the following supplies on the first day of school. The students name should be on each item.

Scholastic News ($4.00) is ordered for all 3rd grade students. To cover the cost, please send $4.00 in cash or check payable to SHES.

A Plain 1 inch PLAIN three ring binder (no zipper or Velcro)
A pencil pouch with holes for a binder
2 glue sticks
One set of wide-tipped highlighters, 1 yellow, 1 green, 1 pink
4 wide-tipped dry erase white board markers (not yellow)
One dozen #2 pencils (sharpened)
2 “Magic Rub” erasers
A 12 inch/centimeter ruler (can be the same ruler)
A box of 12 thin colored pencils (sharpened)
A box of 10 thin colored markers
A box of 8 wide markers
A box of 16 crayons
A personal pencil sharpener with cover
A sharpie permanent marker (black)

Thank you for your help. Feel free to call the school if you have any questions and ask for any 3rd grade teacher.

** DO NOT BUY TRAPPER KEEPERS OR MECHANICAL PENCILS**


Artículos para tener éxito

Estudiantes ingresando al 3er grado deben traer lo siguiente el primer día de clases. Favor de poner el nombre del estudiante en cada artículo.

Se ordena la publicación Scholastic News ($4.00) para cada estudiante. Pedimos que envíe $4.00 en efectivo o en cheque a nombre de SHES.

Carpeta SENCILLA con anillos de 1 pulgada (no cierre ni velero)
Bolsa para lápiz apropiada para colocarse dentro de la carpeta con los anillos
2 tubos de goma
Pluma de resaltar (highlighter) 1 amarilla, 1 verde, 1 rosada
4 plumones para pizarrón (no amarillo)
Una docena de lápices #2 con punta
2 gomas de borrar “Magic Rub”
Una regla de 12 centímetros con medidas en milímetros también
Caja con 12 lápices de color (con punta)
Caja con 10 marcadores delgados
Caja con 8 marcadores anchos
Caja con 16 crayones
Sacapuntas con cajita
Un plumón permanente negro

Gracias por su ayuda. Si tiene preguntas puede llamar y pregunta hablar con cualquier maestro del 3er grado.

** NO COMPRE CARPETAS “TRAPPER KEEPER” O LAPICES MECANICO**

Philosophy of Education

The Chula Vista Elementary School District in San Diego requires that applicants submit a 1-2 page narrative for each position that an applicant wishes to pursue. Needless to say, I was not thrilled about all the writing. However, since the district is worth pursuing, I picked three positions and have spent the last week drafting some ideas. While composing these narratives, I recalled that I had never completed a Philosophy of Education piece for Cal Poly's credential program. I had attempted to write one, but, misunderstanding the assignment criteria, I wrote a Philosophy of Bilingual Education instead.

During the reflections required to compose the narratives, the core of what I believe about education became clear. In a sentence, this is my current philosophy of education:

A complete education offers students the opportunity to physically experience the subject matter, not simply read about it.