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Finally back after our impromptu long weekend! We spent today cleaning up after our civilization exhibition. We still have a few things...
Mrs. Motsinger
Feb 6, 20191 min read
February...Phew!
Woah! What a whirlwind these past two days have been. Yesterday we hosted Woodburn and Dorothy Fox 5th graders. Then last night we...
Mrs. Motsinger
Feb 1, 20191 min read
Dress rehearsal day!
Before we launched into our big practice and feedback activity for our civilization presentations, we had short rotations. Math: Some...
larablair1
Jan 30, 20191 min read
IT'S SHOWTIME!
Here we go! The last push until we showcase our biggest project this year: Ancient Civilization Living Museum! There was a lot of energy...
Mrs. Stalheim
Jan 29, 20191 min read
FRIDAY FRI-YAY
Another day without Mrs. Blair but we forged ahead! With table tops full of painted cardboard and what the kids say are "mountains", we...
Mrs. Stalheim
Jan 25, 20191 min read
STEMless Late Start
Although we usually try to do a few STEM challenges for our late starts, these days it's all about Ancient Greece, Shang Dynasty, and the...
Mrs. Stalheim
Jan 24, 20191 min read
A quick week begins
iReady testing tomorrow check that your kid has headphones. Today was a busy day full of rotations. Humanities: We worked on writing out...
Mrs. Motsinger
Jan 22, 20191 min read
Friday Fun
Today was another great day with your kids! We switched things up and had project time in the morning while Mrs. Blair took some kids for...
Mrs. Stalheim
Jan 18, 20191 min read
Thursday 1/17/19
Humanities: Today I read aloud from the allegory "The Lemming Condition". We had a good discussion about what allegories are all about...
larablair1
Jan 17, 20191 min read
Happy Wednesday
Humanities: Today we talked about identifying the theme in a story. I gave them a tried and true method for figuring it out (kids often...
larablair1
Jan 16, 20191 min read
Check, check, check
Students are checking things off their list! Today was the due date for the water essay, which counts for Science AND ELA. We learned...
Mrs. Motsinger
Jan 15, 20191 min read
I'm Back!
Your children welcomed me back with such love this morning! I have really missed your darlings and am so happy to be back at Odyssey....
Mrs. Motsinger
Jan 14, 20191 min read
Just a regular ol' Friday
Another crazy but fun day with your kiddos! Today we "anchored" with the expository essay while Mrs. Stalheim pulled different groups for...
Mrs. Stalheim
Jan 11, 20191 min read
Late Start Thursday!
Today was a fun late start where we didn't do much...except EVERYTHING! We tried to finish up prototyping so we could lay out the Ancient...
Mrs. Stalheim
Jan 10, 20191 min read
Wednesday - the day after Mrs. Blair's B-Day!
YESTERDAY WAS MRS. BLAIR'S BIRTHDAY! The kids were so sweet and celebrated her birthday with a very beautiful banner and some...
Mrs. Stalheim
Jan 9, 20192 min read
Monday-Back-It-Day
It was great to see your kiddos today and hear about all of the fun adventures they had over the break. They jumped right in and we...
larablair1
Jan 7, 20192 min read
One more day! 12/20
Math: Today we continued working on our math proportion and decimals projects. Our space was a fun mess of giant pieces of paper with...
larablair1
Dec 20, 20181 min read
Tuesday 12/18
Lots of things due this week as we wrap up before break. Please check in with your kiddo and feel free to email us with any questions or...
larablair1
Dec 18, 20181 min read
Last School Monday of the year
Science: Mrs. Dixon talked about natural resources and started a water audit with our Gryphons. She asked everyone to go home tonight and...
larablair1
Dec 17, 20181 min read
Official Lost and Found Day
How fitting that we celebrated Lost and Found Day with an Odyssey Lost and Found Fashion Show this morning at Morning Meeting! Every...
Mrs. Stalheim
Dec 14, 20181 min read
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