Spanish 1: Currently we are finishing up a unit on food words for breakfast, lunch, dinner and fruits and vegetables. The students are also learning some words for things you set on the table (cups, plates, etc.). To practice our
[Virtual] Classroom Connection: November 2020
This week’s edition of Classroom Connection includes updates from Writers Lab, Chinese Language & Culture, Pre-Algebra, and Decompressed Algebra – Year One. Mr. Jaron Stanage – English (Writer’s L.A.B.) So far in class we have been working on building a
[Virtual] Classroom Connection
We are almost two months into our academic year and thought it would be fun to hear from a few of our teachers about what is happening in their classes: Dr. Doug Mangum – American History In American History, we’ve
A tasty way to learn fractions with Mrs. Terry!
The Pre Algebra class started the year with color! What better way to review fractions than with skittles? Each student had a bag of skittles. They counted the individual colors and the total of skittles in the bag. Their next
Melted Crayon Art
Art students were asked to create a scene using crayons. The crayons were hot glued to the canvas and students used heat guns to melt them, then moved, spattered, and blended them to make the desired effect.
Spanish Class During Covid
Submitted by Mrs. Andres in May 2020 What does Spanish 1 look like during the Coronovirus? I am currently using zoom to meet with my students on our regular class days and at the same time, Tuesdays and Thursdays at
Show & Tell: Foundational Writing Magazine Project
Foundational Writing students created a magazine on a topic of choice. Isabella Day crafted a lovely magazine she was proud to share with everyone at ZLO. Enjoy! – Mrs. Vanessa Vis
Classroom Connection: Spanish
Mrs. Andres’ Spanish class has been having a fun time Skyping together for class. We are working on telling time and rooms in the house. It is fun to see how learning can continue even though we don’t meet in
Lessons Found in Wonder
Foundational Writing students are learning lessons about compassion and kindness as they read Wonder by R. J. Palacio.
Spanish 1: Papel Picado & Dia del Amor y Amistad
In Spanish class we did papel picado, a classic Mexican craft for Dia del Amor y Amistad (Valentine’s Day.) Papel picado is similar to making snowflakes in that you fold paper (in this case, tissue paper), and cut out different