Author Archives: Mrs. Boyd

Ameritowne Primary Elections

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

Today we had Ameritowne Primary Elections.  It was a great day to celebrate student leadership.  Six students total decided to run in the primary elections.  Although each student is a great leader, only two students could win our class primary … Continue reading →

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Snow SHOW = Snow Day

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

The 3rd Annual Snow Show took place on Monday evening in the University Middle School gym.  Bulldogs as young as 4th grade are allowed to get involved with this spectacular show.  The gym comes to life with music from middle … Continue reading →

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The Night Before Christmas Learning

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

Today students attended “The Night Before Christmas” the play at the Union Colony Civic Center.  The Stampede Theater Troupe is always auditioning for upcoming shows.  Two of the main actors in the play we saw today were only 12 years … Continue reading →

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Christmas Concert Excitement

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

Wow!  Our 4th graders have HUGE music abilities.  They really know how to entertain.  Great work practicing and rehearsing songs and lyrics.  The show was fantastic!!!

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Second Trimester

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

The Second Trimester of our school year begins on Wednesday, November 11. Time to get everything in order: Double check that your conference time still works for your family on Sign Up Genius. Students should arrive with two PLP ideas. … Continue reading →

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Halloween Learning and Celebrations

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

We had a fantastic day FULL of Halloween learning.  Students were able to participate in a “crime scene mystery”, as they pieced together clues.  They learned about Colorado History through an interactive online Ghost Towns experience.  Students even completed a … Continue reading →

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Rockets – Blast off!!!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

Today a special traveling teacher from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science visited our school.  Daniella taught all of the 4th grade students about rockets.  We were fortunate to have this opportunity thanks to a special learning grant that … Continue reading →

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Miller Farms

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

After a few days with rain it was absolutely refreshing to spend a day at Miller Farms.  Our students had such a great time learning about various forms of produce available in Colorado.  Agriculture is a HUGE part of our … Continue reading →

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Reading Information

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

Here is the “A to Z” basic information on student reading opportunities. All 4th Grade students will: complete a monthly reading log (book summary) 2015-2016 reading log schedule reach personal AR goal each trimester Optional: Book it! – keep track of … Continue reading →

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History Fest 2015

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

What an amazing day of history learning!  Our students started their day at a funeral, at the Centennial Village chapel.  It was really just a way to imagine the advances in medical science.  Students participated in  a mock-court trial as … Continue reading →

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