Global Collaboration Day

September 21, 2017

Today, our class participated in Global Collaboration Day. The primary goals of this whole day event are to demonstrate the power of global connectivity in classrooms, schools, institutions of informal learning and universities around the world, and to introduce learners to the tools, resources and projects that are available to students and educators today.  Our class participated in a GeoBlitz FlipGrid exchange - who knew you could combine the topic of candy and geography into a fun learning activity.  It was a great way to experience the power of global connectivity, learn new ways to connect with other learners, practice good digital citizenship and improve upon our listening and speaking skills.  We're looking forward to a year filled with global collaboration experiences!

Updates and Important Reminders...

GLOBAL LEARNING PROJECT UPDATE:  Our kick-off to "A Week in the Life" Global Learning Project has officially begun!  Our class has just started conducting digital handshakes with students and project coordinators from around the globe, including China, Singapore and Australia.  More to follow as the project gets underway.

PROJECT ADVENTURE REMINDER:  Project Adventure is scheduled to take place on October 5 and 6.  Medical forms are being sent home today.  Please complete them at home and return them to school by this Friday, September 22.  I will be sending home a "what to bring" list next week.

Important reminders for this week...

  

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK:

✦ Picture Day is Monday, September 18th!

✦ Students who are interested in running for Class Representative should be prepared to deliver their speech (to our homeroom class only) on Thursday, September 21st.  Speeches should be one minute or less. Elections will take place in our classroom on Thursday afternoon.  Two students from each 6th grade homeroom class will be elected to serve as class representatives.  This is a great opportunity to be a voice in making a difference in our school and in our community.