Mrs. Margaret Allinson's third graders have been learning about motions of figures in their geometry unit. They performed a dance showing slides, translations, reflections, rotations, turns, and flips. Students had fun coming up with their moves and using their math knowledge to dance. Pictured is Talia Ehlers, Ahsee Blu, Palmer Gutke, Keaton Broderick, and Jose Vazquez.
The Orchestra from Payson Junior High came out to Goshen Elementary to show their instruments to the sixth graders. The sixth grade students will be going to junior high next year and will be able to do band or orchestra, so this was a good opportunity for them to see what instruments they can play. The sixth graders found out how easy it is to play an instrument when their classmate, Makade Cowan, went up and played “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” on his first try playing the violin.
Friday, January 29 was the 100th day of school at Goshen Elementary. First and second graders rotated and did centers focused on the number 100. Some first graders, with the help of their fourth-grade reading buddies, made a list of 100 things they could eat. Students are beginning to realize they are more than halfway through the school year.
On Wednesday, January 27, the Crystal Apple Award at Goshen Elementary was given to Mrs.
Goshen students are trying to reach their reading minute goal for the year. There are three traveling trophies that rotate each week to to the top reading classes for the week. Mrs. Monica Valerio's class has been one of the top reading classes in the school this year. They have enjoyed having the trophy in their room for just about every week. Fifth-grade students, Sidney Burrell and Sam Coleman have been a great help in this class receiving the most minutes. Keep up the reading students!