I Am Unafraid: Bullying

Mr. Banks spoke to us about Bullying.  He taught us to:

Avoid Bullies

Find a Friend

Report Bullying

Act Confident

These are wonderful ways for us to feel safe at school and around others. 

Watch the following Bullying videos created by students:
Bullying Videos

COMMENT: What video did you watch and how did they apply Mr. Banks ideas to resolve their bullying problem? 

Activities

Many of our classmates are involved in activities outside of school. What do you do outside or school and what would you like to do? 

Animal Adaptations

Animals adapt to their surroundings in order to survive.  Without adaptations, animals could fall prey to other animals, they might now have enough food or other bad things might happen to them. Play this game: Animal Adaptations THEN--Comment by listing 2 animals found in the game and how they adapt to survive their environment.

Natural Bridge and the Monacan Village

On Tuesday, Oct. 16 our class visited Natural Bridge, Virginia.  We saw the old bridge as well as visited the Monacan Indian Village and the Butterfly house.  It was a wonderful learning experience. Enjoy these pictures from our day! 

Art Show- Highlander Festival

This past Saturday was the Highlander Festival at RU. Many of you went to the festival or were in the parade. There was art work that you did on display for a contest. Look at the picture below that shows the art displayed.  Which do you like the best and why? What makes it the best? Congratulate your classmates for their wonderful art. 

Virginia's American Indians

Virginia had many Indian groups that lived here before the Europeans came. 
The tribes spoke different languages. 

Click on this link: Virginia's American Indian Information to learn more about Virginia's American Indians. After you explore the information comment about how you think the native Americans got to Virginia.