Author Archives: Mrs. Boyd

Winter Updates

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Conference Schedule The Conference Schedule is now available.  Please contact me if you have any conflicts. Standardized Testing Dates – TCAP The dates for TCAP were just released.  Please be careful to avoid booking an appointment during any of these … Continue reading →

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Postcards to Planets

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Last week the 3rd grade students of Mrs. Bridgmon’s class and our 4th graders teamed up for an activity.  Students divided into “planet groups” with one exception, the Sun group. First, students thought of the facts they had researched and … Continue reading →

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Story Telling with Sandy

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Today we enjoyed listening to story telling by Sandy.  This was the second time we had the privilege of listening to stories come to life.  Sandy Magnuson was our University Schools elementary school counselor for many years.  She is now … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Solar System

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Over the past several weeks, our students have studied the solar system. The students recently used their knowledge of the planets to create a mini-models.  Students had to chart and organize the planets by size and color.     Next, … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Christmas Party

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Mrs. Boyd

After reading The Family Under the Bridge (the fantastic chapter book set in Paris), all of the students enjoyed our special lunch.  We had a “picnic style” lunch in our classroom, inspired by the generous gypsies.     I hope … Continue reading →

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Economics Field Trip

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Mrs. Boyd

Wow!  What an incredible day of learning. Our experiences today really brought all of our “money” learning to life. A special thanks to Mr. Knapp (Paul) for our experience at the Bank of Colorado.  The Egg & I was also “egg-stra” … Continue reading →

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Mission: Mars

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Mrs. Boyd

After reading the nonfiction book Mission: Mars students completed a writing assignment.  They were able to imagine their life on Mars and create a journal entry describing one day. Students have now been entered in a contest with Scholastic.  If … Continue reading →

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Class Elections

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Mrs. Boyd

Today our class voted on the second trimester class representative (or class president). We had two incredible candidates.  In fact, it was a very close vote.Kanon Padilla was elected as our class representative for second trimester.  We hope that Ashlyn … Continue reading →

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Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Mrs. Boyd

Our 4th graders had a fantastic day of learning at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.  By far, the highlight of our day was the Mythbusters Explosive Exhibition. Students participated in many activities.  Ask your child about what they … Continue reading →

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Read Your Heart Out

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Mrs. Boyd

It is officially Read Your Heart Out week with Book it! Our class has enjoyed a lot of extra fun with books and reading. Ask your student what book they might have read this week.  Do Unto Otters?  Matilda? Diary … Continue reading →

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