Mrs. Horan's G/T Wonderful Wolves: May 2015

Wrapping up the School Year!

Well, it is hard to believe that the 2014-2015 school year is coming to an end.

Here is what each grade level said about their GT experience.

Kindergartners

I liked the surprises that you had for us every week like the kaleidoscope, puzzles, and more.
I like your science table and the rocks, turtle shell, bugs, and nest.
I liked the Lorax project and how we drew cool stuff.
In math we counted beans and how we we allowed to invite a friend.

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First Graders-

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SECOND GRADERS

I liked the magical tree and other stuff we should be doing at home but nobody does.
We get to do lots of science experiments but I really liked algebra.
I liked being with you, Mrs. Horan and all my friends.
I like how you gave us challenging math problems.
I liked Punished and other books we read together.
The geometry city was cool because fifth graders are doing what we are doing.
The feeling you get when you know other kids are doing this in higher grades is cool.
The science table and pets we had were cool too.
So, the best thing about GT is being in an advanced class and you can ask Mrs. Horan just about anything.

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THIRD GRADERS

I liked the Genius Hour and that we got to study something that we were interested in learning.
I liked the algebra antics and the Fibonacci Code.
I liked the free time while letting our brains still work.
We sometimes got to listen to music.
I liked the field trip to Encino Park where we learned about all types of technology.
We always were learning new things, especially 8th grade math.
We got to dissect sheep brains and learn about parts of the brain.
We learned about our own thinking and what side of our brain worked more than the other.
We learned good things that will help prepare us for the future.
I liked that we got to eat lunch with Mrs. Horan every Tuesday.
I liked how we read Phantom Tollbooth and Tuck Everlasting.
I liked our class pets, especially the snakes.

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FOURTH GRADE -

I loved how we were all able to be very creative and how we got to expand our learning.
I liked reading Wednesday Wars and all about the 60's era, but what I liked most was my teacher and being with you.
You challenged us with your expectations and you were always giving us real life situations.
I liked the crime scene and how we uncovered a mystery, I loved how you taught us to look for clues and how to take fingerprints for evidence.
I LOVED algebra and dissecting sheep eyes.
I loved learning about Shakespeare and Leonard Da Vinci.
I loved how you were able to challenge my learning. The curriculum was great.
Chasing Vermeer was one of the best books I have ever read. I liked everything you taught us and if got the opportunity to have you as my homeroom teacher next year, I would take that in a heart beat.
You won't let us give up and you won't give us the answer right away.
I like how you tell us stories about your past.
You never tell us you are terrible. Even when we are not on our best behavior!
I like how you don't like rats, it's funny.
I like how you motivate us, even when we are having trouble.
Hands on activities.
You keep us on track.