2011 Park School Dance competition 3rd place winner (as selected by peers)

2011 5th Park School Dance runner up (as selected by peers)

2011 Park School 5th Grade Dance Competition Winner

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Teamwork Pyramids

Prior to the pyramids, we worked on yoga, gymnastics, and balancing sills.
We warmed up with three person pyramids and proper body position.
Here is what the students had to say about their teamwork strategies:
"We asked everybody how much they weighed and then the 3 heaviest people
went on the bottom, then the next in the middle, and lightest on the top."
"Nobody complained about where they wanted to be [in the pyramid]."
"cooperated with teammates."
"Had fun."
"Tried to go with the flow..."
"Asked team members, 'who had the strongest back'."
"nobody complained."

We had a lot of fun, and excellent team work with this activity.
Hope you enjoy the pictures!
Warmly,
Virginia



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BEST BUCKET BOOK EVER!!!!

Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness: Three Rules for a Happier Life
by Carol McCloud and illustrated by Penny Weber

Dave and Bain are reading it to grades 1-5, and it's inspired a huge language change for Bain when dealing with conflicts, not to mention in conversations with students, co-workers, family and friends. For them, it is reverberating like a bassoon!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Up-Bucket-Full-Happiness/dp/1933916575

My Blackberry Is Not Working!

Now that you've learned how to use a blog, we can address some other tech issues...