Check out Mrs. Doherty’s third grade class who had fun with a hands-on activity that connected their interests with important math concepts like area, multiplication, and measurement.
First, students designed their own squishies! They measured, drew, and cut out two rectangles (9 cm x 13 cm), then calculated the area of each one. Once they had their pieces, they got creative and assembled their squishy designs.
Next, they worked in small collaborative groups to solve real-world math problems:
-If they made 28 squishies using 4 oz of cotton each, and the teacher had 150 oz, would they have enough?
-How much money could they make selling them for $8 each if supplies cost $10?
Students applied the break-apart multiplication strategies they’ve been practicing in Zearn to tackle these problems and they were fully engaged and loving every minute of it!
First, students designed their own squishies! They measured, drew, and cut out two rectangles (9 cm x 13 cm), then calculated the area of each one. Once they had their pieces, they got creative and assembled their squishy designs.
Next, they worked in small collaborative groups to solve real-world math problems:
-If they made 28 squishies using 4 oz of cotton each, and the teacher had 150 oz, would they have enough?
-How much money could they make selling them for $8 each if supplies cost $10?
Students applied the break-apart multiplication strategies they’ve been practicing in Zearn to tackle these problems and they were fully engaged and loving every minute of it!
It's Youth Art Month! To celebrate, the Portland Art museum showcases artwork from students all across the state. Our very own Sammy Pearson's artwork was chosen, and it will be displayed at the Portland Art Museum! Congratulations, Sammy!
More pictures from our honesty assembly!
As part of the Maine DOE #ReadtoME Challenge this month, Maine DOE Director of Communications Chloe Teboe and Director of Special Projects Melissa O’Neal-Low had a wonderful time visiting Mrs. Pecoraro’s 4th-grade class at Congin School in the Westbrook School Department today to share the joy of reading and celebrate literacy with students!
Take a look at these cougars participating in olympic-themed activities in PE with Mrs. Murphy! With the olympics taking place, students participated in a variety of activities and got to feel like olympians for a day!
Check out these fourth graders, Haley Brewer and Ellie Mancuso, who collaborated on this creative artwork which was chosen to be our new yearbook cover for this year! Congrats fourth graders!
Last Thursday, we had an amazing turnout for our Family Literacy Night! We had a local author and illustrator come and read to our cougars, there were many activities for students and families to bring home to promote literacy, and there were amazing read alouds from teachers and district admin!
Thank you to all of you who came out for the event, thank you to Mary-Ellen Doherty for planning this event, and thank you to all of the teachers who dedicated their time to make sure this event was a success!
Thank you to all of you who came out for the event, thank you to Mary-Ellen Doherty for planning this event, and thank you to all of the teachers who dedicated their time to make sure this event was a success!
Check out these potato-stamped groundhogs from Mrs. Dudley's first graders! Students predicted whether or not the groundhog would see his shadow, and then they created their own groundhogs!
More pictures from our assembly!
Check out these 1st graders in Mrs. Wall’s class working on some number puzzles! A fun and interactive way for students to understand math foundations!
Check out Mrs. Marden's kindergarten class who read "The Mitten" by Jan Brett. After reading the book, students participated in a painting activity. Take a look at these creative artists!
Come join us for a night of literacy on February 5th from 5:30-6:30!
Take a look at Ms. Armstrong's 1st grade class! They received handmade crocheted lap blankets from Mrs. Kathy Blake and her group, called Warm Hugs, at Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church.
More pictures of our Growth Mindset Assembly!
Our first night of Game Club for our 3rd and 4th graders will be taking place today after school from 3:30-4:30pm!
Our kindergarten cougars went to the Festival of Trees on Monday! Students got to explore all of the trees, enjoy a special snack provided by our PTO, and they got to listen to a reading of The Gingerbread Man with Dr. Lancia!
The Altrusa Club visited Congin’s Kindergarteners on Friday! This program donates a beautiful brand new book to kindergarten students each year! We love this yearly tradition!
More pictures from our Kindness assembly!
Our Blue Blazes football team got to visit Congin as we celebrated them and their state championship win over the weekend! Go Blue Blazes, and congratulations on your win!
Our Congin staff and cougars are wishing our Blue Blazes football team the best of luck for their game on Saturday! Go Blue Blazes!
