Classroom Happenings             

Bridge Program - Our Second through Fifth grade teachers have developed a BRIDGE program (Building Relationships in Diverse Group Experiences) to enhance and add excitement to their curriculum.  The program has developed new dynamics as they bring classes together and build upon the individual and combined talents of the St. Dennis teachers.  Different themes will be introduced which will bridge multiple subjects into a holistic experience for the students. (Click on the pictures to view a slide show)

Bridges - The Olympics. To coincide with the Montreal Winter Olympics, BRIDGE  students will help prepare for a special all school event with that theme during Catholic Schools week. The students learned about the Olympics the events, and simulated passing the torch while listening to the Olympic theme.

December Bridge - Michigan Focus. In December our theme has been Food, Facts and Fiction of Michigan.  Students have learned about and sampled foods made in Michigan.  They especially enjoyed tasting products made by BetterMade, Vernors, and Kelloggs.  Thanks to Youtube BRIDGE kids could watch the sentimental Faygo commercial known to so many of us.  Students also have gained an appreciation for Michigan authors such as Chris Van Allsburg and Jon Sczeiska.  Ask students to sing along with some Michigan tunes and they will know The Great Lakes Song by Pat Daley, and Michigan Man by Mike Ridley.  At Christmastime students worked mixing cinnamon and applesauce to make an ornament with both Michigan peninsulas.  Planned next is a lesson about Dr. William Beaumont. 

5th Grade Science - The 5th grade students were studying the various parts of a flower. As part of their studies, they "dissected" different types of the flowers to learn that while the flowers may look differently they all have the same underling parts.