http://fishertech.edublogs.org Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:44:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The seventh graders are reviewing their knowledge of geometry while finding some practical applications of the math they are learning by working on a project called Geometric Design in Architecture (http://www.sjfschool.net/geo/index.htm).  Each student has a particular building or structure, and they must identify a variety of geometric shapes, lines, terms, ... http://fishertech.edublogs.org/2009/11/16/november-blog-2/ Junior High 8th graders are working on a TIME Magazine project.  They have replicated the cover of TIME in Powerpoint, with themselves featured at some point in the future, and reference to those future events that have earned them world-wide fame.  They will be interviewing one another to develop an “On ... http://fishertech.edublogs.org/2009/10/07/october/ Tech Blog Intro:   SJF Faculty, Staff, Students and Parents will be pleased about the many improvements to the technology facilities at St. John Fisher this past summer.  All computer equipment in the O’Neil South Lab was replaced over the summer, and we now have brand new Dell Desktops with flat screen ... http://fishertech.edublogs.org/2009/09/09/augustseptember/ Preschool: Students will use the “Learn to Read” and “It’s Fun to Read” sections of the Starfall website.  I’m very impressed with the youngsters’ navigating abilities at this site. It’s great to see the students so excited about computers!   Kindergarten:   April has come and gone and we had so many exciting ... http://fishertech.edublogs.org/2009/04/22/aprilmay-blog/ Preschool: Students will continue with the Sesame Street programs, as well as some from PBSkids.com.  As St. Patrick’s Day gets closer, students will designing their “shamrocks” using the KidPix program.  Look for those soon!   Kindergarten:  It’s another busy month to celebrate many festive events we have on our calendars.  We’ll start ... http://fishertech.edublogs.org/2009/03/04/march-blog/ January  Don’t forget our Catholic Schools Week Open House on Sunday, January 25th after 10:00 mass.   Preschool:  Using the KidPix program, students will create winter scenes.  They will also continue practicing using the mouse and navigating through Starfall “Learning to Read” activities.   3rd Grade: On Mondays, students will be completing activities ... http://fishertech.edublogs.org/2009/02/04/januaryfebruary-blog/ Preschool: Students will get the opportunity to play Christmas themed games at chosen websites. Students will also play on the Literacy Center Education Network Site, which highlights Letters (both Upper and Lowercase), Colors, Numbers and Shapes.  Finally, students will also create and print their own Christmas pictures using the Kid ... http://fishertech.edublogs.org/2008/12/03/december-blog/ Preschool: Students will listen to and follow along with “Living Books”. Favorite Dr. Seuss classics and new favorite characters, like Arthur, will be featured.   Kindergarten:  We will continue working with KidPixs by creating various Thanksgiving projects throughout the month.   First Grade:  We will introduce Kid Works to our first graders.  This ... http://fishertech.edublogs.org/2008/11/05/november-blog/ Junior High Students are well into their study of the upcoming election through their participation in the 2008 National Cyberconvention Project.  They have learned about the presidential, vice presidential and congressional candidates, how the electoral college works, and the difference between popular vote and electoral vote. Most recently, the students explored ... http://fishertech.edublogs.org/2008/10/01/october-blog/ This week, each class will answer the "Roll Call" by introducing the class to other classes across the nation participating in the 2008 National Cyberconvention Project.  Additionally, 7th graders will produce "Powerful Poetry" -- their works will be on display at open house, so look for them!  8th graders will ... http://fishertech.edublogs.org/2008/09/02/september-7th-and-8th-grades/