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The Literacy Luau fun continues all day long at Mather! From great books and cozy reading, to smiles ,and plenty of tropical relaxation, our students are making some wonderful reading memories today!
We love seeing our students excited about books, sharing stories, and discovering that reading can take you anywhere-even to a tropical island!
Here are a few more snapshots from our day of learning, laughter, and literacy!
Today, Mather is celebrating with a spectacular day of books, reading, and island-style fun! Our students are enjoying time to slow down, relax, and celebrate the joy of reading—the Hawaiian way!
A HUGE mahalo to Ms. Berube and Mr. Brisson for all of the creativity, planning, and hard work they put into making our Literacy Luau such a special and memorable experience for our students!
Mahalo for helping us make reading something to celebrate!
Get ready for a day of books, fun, and tropical vibes! Students and staff are invited to dress in their favorite school-appropriate tropical attire and join us for a day filled with reading adventures!
Come ready to READ, EXPLORE & IMAGINE!
We love seeing connections being made across grade levels at Mather!
Mr. Guest, our 5th grade teacher, took time during his prep to be a special guest reader in one of our 1st grade classrooms. He shared one of his favorite books, Pokko and the Drum, and our first graders loved having him visit!
Moments like these are about so much more than reading a great book. They help build relationships, strengthen our school community, and remind our students that they are surrounded by adults who care about them.
Thank you, Mr. Guest, for taking the time to make a special Mather memory with our first graders!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Title I Parent & Family Meeting at Mather this past week! We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about Title I and how these resources support our students.
We have attached the information we discussed for families to easily reference. Thank you for being an important partner in your child’s education!
Haunted House Writing in Third Grade!
Mather's third graders have been getting into the Halloween spirit while putting their creative writing skills to work!
Students created their own “In My Haunted House” pieces, using descriptive words, vivid details, and plenty of imagination to bring their spooky scenes to life. They then paired their writing with detailed haunted house illustrations-complete with ghosts, skeletons, creepy creatures, and other frightfully fun details!
Activities like this give students an opportunity to practice important writing skills while developing their voice, creativity, vocabulary, and ability to paint a picture with words.
What a fun way to celebrate student writing and creativity. Spook-tacular work, Mrs. Bogater’s & Mrs. Butler's third graders!
Mrs. Butler’s third graders put their math skills into action today with a hands-on division lesson using cookies!
Students practiced dividing cookies into equal groups, helping them see how division works in a fun and meaningful way. Hands-on learning experiences like this help students build a deeper understanding of math concepts while making learning memorable-and maybe a little delicious, too!
Mystery Science in 4th Grade!
Our 4th graders became geologists and fossil detectives as they explored the Colossal Canyon Mystery Science investigation!
Students examined fossils and different rock layers, using clues and evidence to think about what each layer can tell us about Earth’s past.
There was plenty of observing, questioning, investigating, and problem-solving happening as students worked to uncover the mysteries hidden beneath the surface!
We’re not sure exactly when it happened, but the spiders have officially taken over first grade this October!
They’re crawling through the classrooms, hanging around the walls, and multiplying by the day...
And things have gotten even stranger. If you look closely, it appears some of our first graders may have turned into spiders themselves!
No need to call pest control just yet - we think we’ll keep these creepy, crawly Mustangs around!
Happy Halloween from Mather’s spookiest first graders!
Regular attendance in the early years opens doors to science, history, art, and beyond. Being here early sets the stage for a lifetime of learning!
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Mather 4th graders had a great time learning about our local court system during their courthouse field trip! Students participated in a fun mock trial, asked thoughtful questions, and demonstrated some impressive civic thinking along the way. A special thank you to Judge Nebel and our community members for making this meaningful, hands-on learning experience possible. Much appreciation also goes to Ms. Martin for organizing this wonderful learning opportunity for our students!
