Darien students took a virtual field trip today to the Aram Public Library. Those who had parent permission were also able to sign up for a library card while also getting a tour of the library. Thank you Katherine for serving as our tour guide!
almost 4 years ago, DDSD
Fourth graders have completed a reasearch project on an animal for a part of their English Language Arts class. Today they celebrated by presenting their research and reading and commenting on others work. Ask a student to share his/her work with you!
almost 4 years ago, DDSD
This holiday season many students at Darien Elementary decided they would use their Starbcuk rewards to donate toys for kids at hospitals during the holidays. Students saved their Starbucks they earned and turned them in to 'buy' items to donate to others. With the help of donations from staff members and their families, especially Ms. Hungelmann-Skiba, we were able to purchase over 100 items which will be donated to Children's Hospital in Milwaukee. Some students also made cards to share with the gifts in hopes of making others smile.
The students and staff enjoyed taking part in the season of giving, and are sending well wishes to you all as well!
almost 4 years ago, DDSD
Learning in action! "I can examine the effects of magnetism." Our 3rd grade engineers worked with magnets and compasses recently.
almost 4 years ago, DDSD
We will have some staff and students on NBC15's Good Morning Shout Out section in the upcoming days. Mrs. Hooverson‘s class will be featured on Tuesday, December 8 at 4:45 AM and 6:20 AM as well as on the NBC15 website. Mrs. Cardelli‘s class will be highlighted on Thursday December 10 and Ms. Rae’s class will be highlighted on December 11 at the same times. Keep an eye out for us!
almost 4 years ago, DDSD
Congratulations to these third and fourth graders for earning their golden ticket! In order to receive the golden ticket, which is worth five star bucks, students had to read 20 minutes per day for twenty days in November and log it on a reading log. Keep reading kids!
almost 4 years ago, DDSD
The amazing artists in 3rd grade are finishing their Yayoi Kusama inspired pumpkins. In this lesson, students learned about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and painted a pumpkin in her style. The students used two colors of paint and learned how blending colors helps create depth to their art work. Students then used markers to add the artist inspired dots.
about 4 years ago, DDSD
Darien recently purchased access to a resource called CalmConnect which is used in classrooms during movement breaks, during times of transition, or when staff see students need to move or calm. Students follow along (either sitting or standing) to a series of movements which are effective in reducing off task behaviors and helping students to self-regulate. Staff and students report they are seeing a positive effect themselves.
about 4 years ago, DDSD
Third graders were working on their nonfiction writing topics this morning. Here students are discussing their topics with their think-pair-share partner.
about 4 years ago, DDSD
These engineers worked with forces and motion today to solve an investigation: How does force affect an object's motion? Engineer: problem solver!
about 4 years ago, DDSD
4th graders worked together with simple circuits to get the lightbulb lit. They were quite successful!
about 4 years ago, DDSD
Darien staff recognized students who were Top point scorers in Class Dojo as well as those students who showed the most improvement for the month of October. Congratulations to all of these students and their parents!
about 4 years ago, DDSD
Darien random StarBuck winners were selected again today. Look at them! We are so proud of our students!
about 4 years ago, DDSD