
"My name is Karin Howell and I teach 2nd Grade. I have been in education for 9 years, have been married to my high-school sweetheart for almost 8 years, and we have two beautiful girls - one of whom attends Claremont. In my free time, I like to spend time with my family, and together we like to go hiking, kayaking and camping!"
"I teach for the opportunity to daily awaken students passion for learning! "
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Treat: M&M's
Favorite Snack: Chips and Salsa
Favorite Book: Anything by Karin Kingsbury
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2nd Graders spent a LOT of time practicing finding a "just right book," and as a reward they got to..
Drop
Everything
And
Read
During their library visit. Because, sometimes, you just need to read!
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Do you remember playing with parachutes as a kid? The BEST gym day was when the teacher brought out the parachute!
Check out our Kindergarten students enjoying parachute day!
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Pre-K students sure have been enjoying this beautiful weather we've had this week!
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"Teamwork makes the dream work."
5th graders put their hands in for a team cheer before a friendly competition of dodgeball during gym class.
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1st graders practice fluency.
What is fluency, you ask?
Reading fluency is a child's ability to read a book or other text accurately, with a reasonable speed and appropriate expression. Fluency comes when a student does not have to stop and decode each word, but can focus their attention on what the story or text means.
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3rd grade students in Mrs. Proctor's class participate in an Exemplar Challenge!
An Exemplar Challenge is a practice that aids in a student's writing process by helping them to become more aware of what and how they write. For an Exemplar Challenge, students are given a pre-written essay and challenged to find and fix the errors that lie within.
This challenge develops writers who think more critically about their own writing.
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"My name is Trisha Jones and I am a Pre-K Para. I have been in education for 3 years, married for 8 years, and have 4 children - two of which attend Claremont. We also have two fur babies!"
"I teach because I love and adore these kids. It’s so fun to watch them learn new things...being a part of that, warms my heart!"
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Treat: Chocolate or Red Velvet anything!
Favorite Snack: Trail Mix
Favorite Book: The Little Blue Truck Books
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Kindergarten students had themselves a Very Charlie Brown Thanksgiving!
After watching the short movie, students celebrated Thanksgiving "Charlie Brown Style" with jellybeans, popcorn, pretzels, and crackers in place of buttered toast. Fun was had by all!
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On this #wellnesswednesday, we want to encourage you to continue to Practice Thankfulness!
Though December is the busiest time of year for most, it is important to remember to slow down, breathe, and practice being thankful. Holidays can bring stress and chaos with them - so don't forget to remember your family's mental and emotional well-being!
Practicing thankfulness can come in all shapes and sizes, and can bring so much joy to your family during a hectic holiday season. Here are a few ways to practice being thankful:
- Go screen free for a day! Use that time to get closer as a family and be intentional about spending time together. Take some time to talk about the things you as a family are thankful for.
- Make family meals a priority, and while at the table, talk to one another! Ask each other about your day - the highs and lows, what made you happy or sad.
- Get outside! Getting outside together can be a great way to enjoy each others company. Don't forget to take some time to talk about what you are thankful for!
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Have you heard the TRUE STORY of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade?
2nd graders learned all about Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire! Tony inspired the helium balloons that would one day become the trademark of the Macy's Parade.
After reading the story Balloons Over Broadway, written by Melissa Sweet, 2nd graders were challenged to design and create a parade balloon of their own!
Didn't they do a fabulous job?
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"My name is Jenny Shultz and I teach Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. I have been in education for 11 years, married to my husband Nick for 21 years, and we have two boys who also attend CPS. In my spare time I enjoy camping, boating, and quilting."
"I teach because I want to impact lives in a positive, supportive way that fosters growth and development"
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Treat: Chocolate
Favorite Snack: Strawberries
Favorite Book: Skippy Jon Jones and Lost in Space
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Did you know, all you need to make butter is:
1. Heavy cream
2. Salt
3. A jar with a lid
AND SHAKE!
4th graders got to experience making homemade butter first hand for their science lesson - and even got to taste it! YUM!
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Claremont students in 3rd-5th grade were invited to write an essay entitled "What the Constitution Means to Me." These essays were then judged by a committee of teachers, and the winners were treated to a luncheon at RSU with a special guest, US Senator Jim Inhofe. Senator Inhofe received the RSU Constitution Award at the ceremony.
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Time to STRETCH!
Before beginning their gym activities, Mrs. Steuart always leads students in several stretching exercises.
Stretching helps move joints through a full range of motions, helping to keep ligaments and tendons flexible. It helps to prevent injury and improve athletic performance.
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WHAT A DAY!
Claremont students were treated to an RSU Basketball game, pizza and candy thanks to our amazing partners in education, RCB Bank and RSU!
Thank you, RCB and RSU for continuing to love on our staff and students!
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"I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United States of America..."
During their Call to Excellence every day, 1st graders say the Pledge of Allegiance. We love their dedication to this practice!
Check it out here: https://youtu.be/6LWfLX0Syqw
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2nd graders are working HARD.
Students in Mrs. Howell's second grade class spend time working on different parts of their Native American Unit. Students learn about Native Americans, Pilgrims, and the history of Thanksgiving during the month of November.
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Since the beginning of the year, our Resource Teacher Mrs. Massey has been spending time with 4th graders working on spelling multi-syllabic words.
In this exercise, Mrs. Massey tells the students how many syllables are in the word, and then syllable by syllable goes through the word with the students until they are able to identify what it is at the end.
This is a great exercise in reading as well as spelling!
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Check out our Students of the Month for November! These students were chosen for exhibiting Patriotism - love for or devotion to one's country.
https://youtu.be/CWCLrrNJVqA
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