Author Archives: Mrs. Boyd
Suwolbong Geological Wonder
Today our 4th grade students had the exciting opportunity to visit Suwolbong Peak which is truly a geological wonder. Students reflected on how Jeju Island was formed and how today we find mostly volcanic rocks (igneous). Next, students noticed the … Continue reading
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Exploring Erosion and Weathering
Our students have been busy learning some excellent vocabulary: erosion, weathering, and deposition. First students studied landscapes that had experienced weathering and erosion. Students made predictions about why or when the changes occurred. What did the land look like 100 … Continue reading
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Book Tasting
Today during Reader’s Workshop we had a “Book Tastingâ€. Similar to tasting different types of food and reflecting on what we like and don’t like, our students “tasted a variety of booksâ€. Students explored a wide variety of different genres, … Continue reading
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Jigsaw Puzzle Club
This school year I am hosting Jigsaw Puzzle Club as an After School Activity. Our club has met once a week for several weeks. The Jigsaw Puzzle Club has 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. After a few weeks … Continue reading
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Back to School 2017-2018
What an exciting back to school season! Â I am so excited for the students of University Schools to start school this week in Greeley, Colorado, USA. As for the new school on Jeju Island, in South Korea, we couldn’t be … Continue reading
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Summer 2017
Happy summer 2017!  Our students were ready for summer. Student report cards should be mailed home soon.  University Schools Summer Reading information is included in the report card envelope.  University Schools recommends that students get involved with the High Plains Library … Continue reading
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Field Day 2017
Our 3rd and 4th grade students had beautiful weather today for field day. The morning started with popular games and activities that our students look forward to. Â Some of these activities included volleyball, flag football, floor hockey, cup stacking, basketball, … Continue reading
Outdoor Exploration Field Trip
On Friday, our class enjoyed an incredible day of “Outdoor Exploration”. We began our day hiking Devil’s Backbone.  We were fortunate to enjoy this amazing, natural habitat before it became to hot for comfort.  Student highlights included a stop at the … Continue reading
Second Annual Chalk-a-lot
Our students participated in University School’s Second Annual Chalk-a-lot. Â The event was originally inspired by the University of Northern Colorado’s successful attempt to break a chalk art Guinness Record. Last year, University elementary students had a literature theme. Â This years … Continue reading
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Investigating Nature: Science Connections
Our 4th grade students were exhausted after a busy day at the Poudre Learning Center. We began our day investigating insects and discussing the stages of growth and development of various grassland insects. Next, we investigated aquatic macro-invertebrates and learned … Continue reading
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