What's there to see at the Hills

Parents and visitors, when you come visit the Hills this week, here's just a few things you'll see!

Kindergarten- 
Ms. Payton's class has been working on the sight word "up" and they have created a tree! They've also been working on a poem using the word "up". Video to come!

Fourth grade-
They've been learning about Native American culture and writing!

Third grade-
Mrs. Jackson's class shows off their Parts of a Plant flip-books

And Mrs. Delk shows off the top 4 Life Cycle presentations. You can see more about them on her blog {HERE}

Great job, teachers and students!

Reminder to parents- 

1. Parent/ Teacher conferences are next week!

2. Join the PTA! Just $5!

3. We love visitors and volunteers! Come see me- Ms. Harper- in the office for ways you can help your child's school!

Second Grade Storm Chasers

Once again I want to show off the wonderful work our students are doing! Second graders are perfecting their writing skills by describing storms and their impact on their environment.
Students worked through the writing process from start to finish, and were expected to fill out a self-assessment rubric. Here are just a few!

From Mrs. Smith's class:

From Mrs. Wann's class:

Great job, Second graders!

Teaching Channel Videos

Text-talk Time

Reading, Writing, and Role play

Analyzing Text- Overview of a Lesson

Post-Its: Little notes for big discussion

Character Detectives: Gathering Evidence

Waiting for Superman

Video clip

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TV Time Clip

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I Need Help Video Clip

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2013 Volunteer Luncheon

Thank you to all of our volunteers from this year! We have had parents, family members, and community helpers who have given their time and support to everyone at Clifton Hills, and we wouldn't be the school we are without them!

Here are some pictures from the Volunteer Luncheon that was held this past Tuesday.

*Special thanks to Ms. Williams, Mrs. Smith, and Ms. Toles for working so hard on the place mats and flower pot center pieces!*

Studying Asia

The second grade team is at it again! For the next few weeks they will be studying Asia.

Great job, Ladies!

Creative Discovery Museum at CHES

Thank you to all the parents and students who came out for Science Night tonight! All the activities were hosted by the Creative Discovery Museum, whose team brought 9 different interactive activities.

Check it out!

Cells

 

Simple Machines

 Above & Below the Earth

The Science of Flight- 

By far the most popular room! Ms. Chase did an awesome job covering the room by herself!

 Biodiversity & Interdependence-

Otherwise known as food chains and life science

Types of Energy

What's the Matter?

Build a Tower

Myth Busters!

 Again, thank you Creative Discovery Museum for creating a fun-filled, educational night! And thank you parents and students for coming out!