October’s Teacher Spotlight: Sarina Interviews Ms. Prete

🌼 Interview with Ms. Prete 🌼   

            

Sarina: What do you like most about teaching?

Ms. Prete: I like that I am able to work with so many amazing students and teachers every day. I love getting to know my students, because it helps me to plan better lessons for them.

Sarina: Have you ever taught 4th grade before?

Ms. Prete: This is my first year teaching! I student taught for 3rd grade, though.

Sarina: What is your favorite book? Why?

Ms. Prete: I have a few! I like “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss because it has such a good theme! I also read “The Witches” by Roald Dahl when I was in 4th grade, and it’s always been a favorite! I need to reread it! “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte has been my favorite book since I read it in college.

Sarina: What was your least favorite subject growing up?

Ms. Prete: Oh no, I don’t want to get in trouble for saying this but…Math! I never really enjoyed math. I try to teach math to my students in a bunch of different ways, so that everyone can use the strategy that works best for them.

Sarina: As a kid, what did you want as a career choice?

Ms. Prete: I always wanted to be a teacher! My grandpa and great grandma used to be my “students”.  I still have the notebook I made them do their “work” in! They definitely inspired me to be a teacher. And I always loved being around kids!

Sarina: In school, what was your favorite subject?

Ms. Prete: My favorite subject was always English because I LOVE to read! Writing is fun, too.

Sarina: What is your favorite food? Were you a picky eater as a child?

Ms. Prete: Not fair! You heard me say I’m a picky eater!!! Yes, I’ve always been a picky eater, but my favorite foods are pasta and soups!

Sarina: What is the best thing about teaching 4th grade?

Ms. Prete: The best thing is getting to spend every day with my new family. I love my co-teacher and my students. My students make every day fun!

Sarina: Do you have any hobbies?

Ms. Prete: I like to play tennis and do a lot of arts and crafts! In my spare time, I am usually with family or friends. I also like to travel a lot, if that counts as a hobby!

 

PTO’s Fall Festival by Garid G

At the Fall Family Festival, there were many interactive games. The staff members and PTO were very helpful. They gave out candy at each game. One girl gave people two handfuls of candy! There were also pictures and bouncy houses.

Activities :     There were so many activities at the festival. They had eyeball toss, knock down the pumpkins, catch the pumpkin, throw the bones in the pot, knock down the bottle, football, soccer, tattoos, bouncy houses, spin art, and a 50/50 for the adults.

The food: There was a small amount of food. There were caramel apples, cotton candy, snacks, candy, and chips. There was a limit on the cotton candy because the machine broke down.

The candy : The candy was awesome. They were very on point about who was allergic to what. By the time people got home, I’m sure all the candy was gone. I have all of my chocolates in the fridge.

A Look Into Camp Bernie with Ishani

On October 6-7, the fifth graders at Washington, John Marshall, and Lindeneau enjoyed a trip to YMCA’s Camp Bernie. There, the students learned plenty about courage and teamwork, did things they most likely never did before, met new people, and had a lot of fun. Read on to learn more about the exciting things they did at this camp.

Activities  – Camp Bernie, filled with wonderful activities, was something the students adored. There, a forest covered up most of the area, which allowed many activities to take place. There was a rock climbing wall, better known as the tower, where one of the instructors hooks you to a rope, and using the belay team method, you might be able to make it to the top of the tower. In stream ecology, you can find yourself at a creek, hopping on rocks, digging up the dirt in the freezing-cold water, and scooping up your nets to discover interesting creatures. ASE and survival training will leave you scratching your heads while you try to figure out how to solve problems and build shelters and fires working together. And, last but not least, there is a reptile show, ice cream social, and a night hike!

Dining Hall – The dining hall is one of Camp Bernie’s main features. When your stomach is growling after a day of excitement and enjoyment, you might find yourself at the dining hall, gobbling down a delicious meal. You can choose from many foods, which include pasta, sandwiches, pizza, tuna, salad, fruit, bread, cereal, milk, water juice, and more. Overall, the dining hall has a scrumptious assortment of food, breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Cabins – If you need to take a nap, rest, or get a good night’s sleep, your cabin is the right place to go. There are several cabins, such as Oak, Jacqua, Turrel, Maple, and much more. Each cabin is completely furnished with a front porch and a huge lounging area with comfy sofas and chairs. Each individual room holds six bunk beds with rubber mattresses, a bathroom with two stalls, two sinks, and a shower, and the chaperone’s bed and bathroom. As you can see, the cabins are a great place to spend the night. In all, the activities, food, and cabins in Camp Bernie were exceptional. The fifth grade students couldn’t have enjoyed it any more. Camp Bernie, was, for them, an out-of-this-world experience.

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