Coding πŸ–₯️

3G has started their coding journey. This is the first year we’ve included coding in the Technology curriculum for elementary students at Saint Maur. When I was in 3rd grade I looked forward to playing Number Munchers and Oregon Trail on floppy disks (the literally floppy ones with the hole in the middle) with monitors that had only one color – green. Now, our students are programming computers by writing the code themselves!

Previously, we learned the basics of coding with offline activities in our notebooks.

Then, we applied the skills learned to coding games with Blockly, a block-based coding platform. Students took to this like ducks to water! πŸ¦†

You can better understand the extreme engagement in this video.

New Student Council Elected

January is the start of the second semester, which means we have a new Elementary School Student Council. One of our 3G students was inducted into the new Student Council at an assembly last Friday. Congratulations!

The first big initiative for this semester is a Valentine’s Day fundraiser. Anyone can purchase valentines from the ESSC during morning recess in the coming weeks. One Valentine is Β₯100 or two for Β₯150! Valentine senders may choose to add a chocolate or a glow stick to their card.


Cheer Dance Club

We were treated to a performance by the ES Cheer Dance Club at the assembly. A few members of our class have been working hard with the team to prepare their latest dance. Great work, girls!


We love to read!

This class loves to read! It is a healthy, lifelong habit. πŸ“š

Fun Day!

We enjoyed another Fun Day in January. The theme this time was “Active Bodies; Active Minds.” Students participated in a variety of physical and mental challenges, puzzles, games, and races. One of the cool things about this Fun Day was that students spent the day in mixed groups with students from first to fifth grade all working collaboratively. Here are a few photos from the day to give you a feel for the event.

Research Clubs Begin!

3G embarked on a research journey this week. After learning how to navigate nonfiction books in 2024, students are now putting their skills to use researching information across a variety of texts and then synthesizing the information. First project: Studying Penguins! 🐧


IPC – Mummies

We played a Quiz-Quiz-Trade game to prepare for learning about mummification in Ancient Egypt. We learned quite a few new vocabulary words.

We even prepared apples for mummification. We used salt and baking soda in place of natron to dessicate our apple heads.


Golden Time

…and then some well-deserved down time at the end of the week. At Saint Maur, we call it Golden Time.

Happy New Year, 3G!

Leaping into 2025!

We are back to school in a new year. There is so much to look forward to and so many happy memories to recall from 2024.


First Activities of 2025


Spirit Day and Christmas Party 2024


Multiplication and Division

Mastering multiplication and division facts is one of the most important skills gained in 3rd grade. We have been multiplying and dividing like champions lately! Here are a few photos from playing the Multiplication and Division “5-in-a-Row” Game.

Art Workshop

We had a special art workshop with the artist Kosuke Fujita. He is the creator of the character もちいまる or Fluffy Ball. Mr. Fujita taught us about his life as an artist, how to find ideas and inspiration for our own art, and guided us in some drawing activities. This was a unique opportunity to connect with a professional artist.

Mr. Kosuke Fujita

Click for the Facebook reel!

Christmas Production

Saint Maur Elementary School kicked off the holiday season with a festive performance in the Auditorium on November 29th. Third graders sang a beautiful song Mi Burrito Sabanero in Spanish. They even added a percussion section to heighten the appeal!

During the afternoon, 3G decorated the classroom for Christmas. I think our style theme is “Christmas Explosion! πŸ’₯”

At the end of the performance, the upper elementary choir sang a medley of songs all together.

Here is the full Christmas Production video.

Spirit Week

Next week is Spirit Week at Saint Maur. Here is the list of dress up days leading up to our Christmas celebration on December 13th.

Christmas Bazaar

Were you able to join the Christmas Bazaar this year? We had an exciting, festive day! Click the button below to view the Flickr photo album from the official photographers documenting our 2024 event full of music, crafts, food, games, and good cheer. You will find many gorgeous shots of 3G students and families who volunteered, performed, and attended the Christmas Bazaar.

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