Classroom jobs are part of daily life for a Gillen Brewer student, as they work to develop awareness, a sense of community, responsibility, independence and leadership. In this classroom we emphasize leadership, so each day there is a different student leader who has certain privileges and responsibilities. These include leading the Pledge of Allegiance, assisting the teacher, caring for the class pet (a very handsome leopard gecko named Harry Spotter), leading lines and choosing their gym partner first. The student leader is expected to be a role model for others. We wanted to find more opportunities for our students to be at their best, embrace the possibilities that come with being “the big kids”, and be of real service in their school community. Thus the idea of our students being “Bus Monitors” was born. Each day at 1:45, the Student Leader and a classmate of their choosing help the preschoolers walk to their buses. So far, the response has been wonderful: Pre-K students, their teachers and the Baseball Plants themselves all love the new plan. Our students really get to shine and get the recognition they crave and deserve. There are a few pictures below from the first days; we will post more as each student gets their chance at this exciting new job. Check out the truly cool “Bus Monitor” pinnies!
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After weighing many fascinating options, the class formerly known as “Room 210” voted to become the Baseball Plants. Before spending time on the internet, none of us knew there was such a plant, but once discovered, it was pretty irresistible for many students. The other top contenders were dragon’s blood trees and redwood trees. When the research and discussion were over, each student cast an anonymous ballot. The winner received seven out of ten votes. Although choosing a group name can be challenging, especially for students who really do not identify with the winning name, it does give us a chance to broaden our knowledge on a theme, and to participate in a dynamic group process. Ultimately, as one student said, “We are still who we are,” or as Shakespeare wrote, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” If you have not had the chance yet, the next time you are in the building, please check out our bulletin board in the upstairs hall for details and pictures of our name selection process. |
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