Today we celebrated “el día de pi” (Pi Day).
Students practiced naming the first 100 numerals of pi in Spanish and some even challenged themselves by of solving mathematical word problems in Spanish too.
I always tell the children, “Math happens in EVERY language!” - Doña Alicia Budney
Just a reminder that today, Friday, March 11 is an Early Release Day. We begin dismissal at 12:50.
Granby Public Schools will have an early release today, Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Wells Road dismissal will begin at 12:50.
Students in 5th grade grew bean plants and graphed the differences of their plants over time. We explored how the independent variable affects its growth and that healthy plants need water, sunlight and air. - Christina Fleming/Caroline Martin
Ms. Jackson's Banana Splits groups have been helping children who are dealing with issues and feelings associated with having parents who are divorced, separated, or absent. This group provides a safe space for students to talk about their feelings and to know that they are not alone.
We will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 25th due to impending poor weather conditions. Stay safe and warm. ❄️
Students in PE this week are doing some fun "Healthy Heart" activities to coincide with the end of the Kids Heart Challenge! Classes are playing tag games, basketball, jump rope and other active games to have fun and get their heart rate up. - Steve Migneault
This year readers in all grades are enjoying books in a series - and a filled passport gets their picture on our Hall of Fame! - Laurie Smith, Media Specialist
Fifth grade readers in Mr. Janski and Mrs. LaFlamme's Language Arts classes have been working on reading and discussion in book clubs. During their reading, they are focusing on problems the characters are facing and how going through those problems teaches us about the themes, or life lessons, that the author wants us to learn. Happy reading!
Students in Ms. Baldis's class celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up as if they were 100 years old! Students practiced answering open-ended questions to topics like "What would like to accomplish in your life by the age of 100?" and "If you could go 100 years into the future or past, which would you choose?"
Wells Road Intermediate School and all Granby Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, February 4. Stay safe and warm!
Join us for Twos-Day (2-2-22). Students and staff are invited to wear tutus, ties and tennis shoes. Wear any or all combinations!
Granby Spirit Day is tomorrow. Wear your Granby gear!
Children in Ms. Di Nuzzo's fourth grade class are pairing up with their reading partner. During this time they're engaging in meaningful book chats and using strategies to help them understand their book at a deeper level.
Wells Road Intermediate School and all Granby Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 20. Stay safe and warm! ❄️
Third graders are busy reading many different mystery books! Mrs. Lecco's class has enjoyed reading Encyclopedia Brown, A-Z Mysteries, Cam Jansen, BoxCar Children, and many more titles. Ask your third grader about the mysteries they have been reading. How do mysteries tend to go?
Wells Road Intermediate School and all Granby Public Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, January 7, 2022 due to impending snow storm.
Stay safe and warm!☃️
The students in Mrs. Lagano's 5th grade class are in the final stages of their scientific study of the Phenomenon of the Super Blue Blood Moon. So far, they have discovered that several phenomenons occur at once when this very rare event happens. To showcase their learning, the students will be working on a variety of choice projects such as 3D models, movies, slideshows and creative writing. They cannot wait to get started and to share their knowledge of the Super Blue Blood Moon!
Winter Solstice STEAM day was a success across Wells Road School! The students learned about Newgrange in Ireland. This mound of stone, earth and rock was built 5,200 years ago and at sunrise on the Winter Solstice a 60 foot corridor is illuminated which leads to a special chamber deep within. Each student at Wells Road created their version of Newgrange. - Amy Lupoli, Science Coach
The students in Ms. Hayden’s classroom have been learning about morphemes. They use matrices to explore word structure and build interrelated words.
