How We Are Smart

Part of the discovery and exploration that the 2nd graders are engaged in this month has to do with the different types of intelligence that one can have.  Yes, that is right, there is not only one kind of intelligence but at least eight!  These are: Logical - numbers smart, linguistic - word smart, naturalist - nature smart, spatial - picture smart, kinesthetic - body smart, musical - music smart, interpersonal - people smart and intra-personal - self smart.  The students each chose one of these as their own to write about and draw. The end results were delightful and on exhibit on the 2nd grade classroom door for everyone to admire and to wonder about.  Which kinds of smart am I?

First Grade Community Walk 

Who are our neighbors?  Where do they work and what do they do?  At the beginning of their Neighbor to Neighbor expedition, 1st graders extend their understanding of community beyond the school walls to explore the school's neighborhood and what it means to be a good neighbor.  

A community walk launches the expedition. Students go out in small groups with a map filled with question marks.  They must find and identify several buildings including the post office, the police station, and the courthouse as well as several local shops. After identifying the important buildings, services, and community helpers that distinguish our Brighton neighborhood, students collaborate to create a neighborhood map.   Over the next month, students will interview community helpers and consider the role of community leaders. 

Winter Concerts Coming Up - Take Note:

All our ensembles are getting ready for our Winter Concerts!  

• Winter Concert I for all students in grades K1 - 3 will be held on
  December 3rd at the Ben Franklin Institute 
• Winter Concert II for all students in grades 4 - 8 will be held on
  December 11th at Roxbury Community College