We’ve been writing opinion pieces in 4-B. We’ve focused on important (to us) topics: “Which is better: indoor recess or outdoor recess - in Iowa - in January?” “Mittens or Gloves? THAT is the question.” As with most things, I have my own opinion and am not afraid to express it. The ...

Poetry ~ in a Few Words by Pattie Bailey While my family complains that I rarely follow Thomas Jefferson’s advice (Never use two words when one will do), I love forms of poetry that are short. The 4-B Kids had begun learning about haiku before the unexpected, lengthy break from school. ...

Poetry ~ in a Few Words by Pattie Bailey While my family complains that I rarely follow Thomas Jefferson’s advice (Never use two words when one will do), I love forms of poetry that are short. The 4-B Kids had begun learning about haiku before the unexpected, lengthy break from school. ...

We’ve been writing opinion pieces in 4-B. We’ve focused on important (to us) topics: “Which is better: indoor recess or outdoor recess - in Iowa - in January?” “Mittens or Gloves? THAT is the question.” As with most things, I have my own opinion and am not afraid to express it. The ...

There's Gotta Be a Better Story by Mrs. Bailey Friday morning I was waiting in the Gathering Area for the 4-B Kids. I wanted to see their reaction when they saw my face - scratches on my nose, a bruise on my cheek, a big fat lip. I didn't tell them what had happened. We had a common start for ...

There’s Gotta Be a Better Story by Mrs. Bailey Friday morning I was waiting in the Gathering Area for the 4-B Kids. I wanted to see their reaction when they saw my face - scratches on my nose, a bruise on my cheek, a big fat lip. I didn’t tell them what had happened. We had a common start ...

GR Elementary shows a lot about the Rebel Way. Each grade has a trait that represents what our school is. Our traits are resilient, caring, thankful, respectful, responsible, trustworthy, and a positive role model. When somebody shows any of those Rebel traits we all know they are a Rebel ...

I was listening to the Sinatra station driving from Em’s Saturday night. When Frank started singing “Young at Heart,” I was transported to a long, long ago birthday. Mother & Dad made a point of making my Christmas-time birthday special, and this usually included dinner at the Elk’s ...

Sawyer – Christmas because I get to meet my families. So that means I get to meet my Mom’s side and my Dad’s side. I get to open presents on my Dad’s side and on my Mom’s side too. Alexis – My favorite tradition is Christmas morning. Right when I get up I go into my ...

On Saturday the fourth grade girls went to a basketball tournament in Waverly. Our first game was @ 8:30 a.m. & we played Waverly Shellrock. We tied & had to go into overtime, and we won! Our second game was at 11:00 am. We played Charles City & we won 22 to 4! Our third game was ...