Sunday, May 10, 2009

Calling all Kids....who like to DRAW.

Hi Boys and Girls..... I came across this website with step- by- step directions on how to draw almost anything! If you enjoy drawing...you'll definitely like this site.

http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/howtodraw.html

You'll have to scroll down to get to the good stuff.

Elizabeth Noelle Mayo (a.k.a Libby Lou)


Born December 21, 2008
7 lbs, 10 oz.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

We know the Spanish Alphabet! Thanks Mrs. Martinez for teaching us and making this cool video!

Spelling and Vocabulary- Week of Nov. 3-7

4th Grade Spelling Words
difficulty, champion, heaviest, permissible, hurried, typhoon, circular, criticize, analyze, missionary, Louisiana, sugar, tidiest, dynamite, conversation, victorious, reputation, encyclopedia, gymnasium, congratulations, cozier, fanciful, hydrant
absorb- to soak in or take in
humility- the absence of pride
unanimous- showing complete agreement
effect- a result
aviator- a pilot
hinder-to get in the way of; to prevent
surgeon- a doctor who performs operations

3rd grade Spelling Words
Thanksgiving Day, Pilgrims, Mayflower, England, Plymouth, freedom, raise, prayer, holiday, favorite, festival, parade, November, Thursday, feasting, Indians, pumpkin, cranberries, harvest
gratitude- thankfulness
reverent- showing respect, awe, and love
geography- the study of the earth

Tuesday, October 28, 2008


A fun and very cold day at SIFAT.

The girls busy making corn tortillas.


The boys in front of the bamboo fence they constructed!

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Spelling and Vocabulary for Oct. 6-10

4th Grade Vocabulary Review
accuracy-correctness
ancestor-a relative of long ago
anxiety-fear about what may happen
apologize-to say you're sorry
apparent-easily seen or understood
architect-one who draws plans for new buildings
banquet-a large meal for a special occasion
courageous-brave
errand-a short trip
essay-a short composition
eternity-endless time
extraordinary-very unusual
frail-slender and weak
gratitude-thankfulness
honesty-truthfulness
impulsive-acting upon a sudden notion
legend-a story handed down from the past
legible-clearly written
omit-to leave out
organize-to arrange in good order
pamphlet-a booklet
predicament-an unpleasant, difficult situation
pursue-to chase
quaint-odd in an interesting way
recognize-to identify
recommend-to suggest
sanitary-clean
scholar-a student
shrewd-clever
utensil-a useful tool

3rd Grade Spelling Words

ocean, excited, sprout, payment, germs, threaten, cricket, sparkle, microwave, shampoo, sweater, hurricane, mowing, slight, draining, your, you’re, very, everybody
inquire-to ask about
prompt-on time
observe-to notice or watch