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Monday, November 26, 2018

Monday, November 12, 2018

Conference Market


 Here at Timber Trail Elementary we have the best PTO!  They set this up for us in the Teacher's Lounge.  Lots of yummy, yet healthy snacks to keep us going during Conference Week! 




Monday, November 5, 2018

Sugar Skulls



After studying the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Meurtos, third grade artists created these fantastic Sugar Skulls in memory of a loved one or pet who has passed.   Aren't they amazing?  Our process is outlined below.










Students started by selecting a subject for the project. They were encouraged to choose a loved one, pet or ancestor who has passed away. Many students then did research on their subject to learn more about them in order to create a memory skull.

Third graders used markers designed their Sugar Skulls to represent their chosen subject by using a limited palette and both traditional Mexican and personal symbols.


 

Once they had designed their skulls, students began the clay building process using their drawing as a guide.
 


In my Sugar Skull leggings with my feet up after a rewarding day of Sugar Skull Making. 

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Pac-Man Fever!

The Specials Teacher, Building Engineer and Educational Assistants dressed up as the Pac-Man game for Halloween.