Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

5th graders are diving for artifacts in a sunken ship to learn about the past. This provocation kicked off the first unit of inquiry about the causes and effects of exploration.

At the beginning of the school year, first grade students at Good are hard at work growing in their Approaches to Learning Communication Skills.  These transdisciplinary skills connect to every aspect of life.

Students used their writing skills as they planned their “small moment” stories and then started to compose their personal narratives! These students are learning to think critically and deeply about a moment in their lives and then expand on that moment detail by detail in writing.

Kindness, Consideration, Exception

Our school could not run as smoothly as it does it we did not have dedicated people who serve our students and their families. Thank you to the cafeteria staff and all our dedicated teachers who serve the students at Good Elementary.

You all are  examples of a what it means to care for others day in and day out. You all show you care and sprinkle a little kindness around to everyone at Good! You all are the exception!

4th graders kicked off their first unit of inquiry today!  The unit is “My Toes are Tingling!”   

Students thought about 2 questions. What do these pictures make me think? How do the pictures connect to the other pictures I see? They used the thinking skill, analysis, and communication skills of writing and reading as they rotated around the room. One student said, “All these pictures mean something. When you share data with someone, you are giving a message.”

These students used their critical thinking skills to analyze forms of written communication. Another student said, “Morse code was used during the war.” and ”Kids communicate to kids in other countries through letters, emails and texts in different languages.”  When students make  connections in the classroom,  is like a light bulb that goes off and one student raised her hand with enthusiasm and said, “My toes are tingling!!!”

Theme: How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea: Humans use written language to express themselves.

This week the’ kindergarten classes practiced communication skills through partner reading. They are developing and increasing their vocabulary by critically thinking and sharing their thoughts about books.

Growth Mindset + Open-mindedness in Critical Thinking = Good Gator 

Third graders focus on being open-minded! “Anyone can learn anything,” says Ms. Lehman.

When interviewed this 5th grader said, “While I was on safety patrol, I saw a little girl fall down. She hurt her knee. When I saw her face, she looked as if she was about to cry so I decided to help her. I helped her by taking her to the nurse. She told me thank you. She had a big smile on her face. This made me feel helpful. I like helping others. This was a great feeling for me!”

Good Gators are thoughtful, caring students. Thank you for being an excellent role model!