https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h Made for the Wass Community as we celebrate March is Reading Month and read Wishtree by Katherine Applegate! en-us 2022-02-27 10:08:44 UTC 2022-03-24 22:18:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068069851 Mrs. Cubitt is here to talk about Wishtree and kick off our book club for March is Reading Month! ]]> 2022-02-27 10:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068069851 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068072039 Check this calendar for all the daily activities and events!]]> 2022-02-27 10:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068072039 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068390494 Want a sneak peek into our school wide book? Take a look at the trailer for Wishtree by Katherine Applegate!]]> 2022-02-27 18:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068390494 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068407259 Use these discussion questions as your family reads the book together to help dig deeper into the story's wonderful message about life through the diverse characters in the book.]]> 2022-02-27 19:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068407259 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068409628 Red talks about all the different kinds of wishes he has heard through the years. Discuss the differences and sort them in the chart below.]]> 2022-02-27 19:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068409628 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068412482 Red shares the stories of families immigrating into the neighborhood through the years. Get out your markers, colored pencils, or any supplies you have to draw what you imagine the neighborhood looks like from the house's to the people! Have fun! ]]> 2022-02-27 19:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068412482 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068475688 2022-02-27 21:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068475688 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068475934 2022-02-27 21:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068475934 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068476267 2022-02-27 21:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068476267 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068476736 2022-02-27 21:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068476736 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068477069 2022-02-27 21:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068477069 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068478571 2022-02-27 21:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068478571 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068478892 2022-02-27 21:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068478892 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068479251 2022-02-27 21:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068479251 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068487025 Do you want to know more about Wishing Trees? Take a look at this article and explore how different cultures use them around the world! ]]> 2022-02-27 21:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068487025 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068491012 Learn about two communities in California that came together to create 8 wishing trees with more than 200 wishes sharing encouragement and hope! ]]> 2022-02-27 21:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068491012 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068491477 Learn all about Yoko Ono's Wish Tree project to collect millions of wishes across the world.]]> 2022-02-27 21:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068491477 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068556654 2022-02-27 23:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068556654 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068557671 A fun way to make your own Wishtree using construction paper! ]]> 2022-02-27 23:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068557671 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068558657 Another way to make your very own Wishtree is to use Pipe Cleaners! Time to get creative! ]]> 2022-02-27 23:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068558657 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068564867 Take a look at what these kids decided to do after reading Wishtree. They found a different way to spread hope and encouragement to others around them! ]]> 2022-02-28 00:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068564867 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068571933 Dive into the true story of enviromental activist Kate Sessions, who helped transform San Diego into a lush, green city known for its parks and gardens! ]]> 2022-02-28 00:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068571933 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068573280 Listen and learn about the importance of trees and what they do for our environment! ]]> 2022-02-28 00:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068573280 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068576108 Read about the different stages a tree goes through as they transform from tiny seeds into beautiful trees! ]]> 2022-02-28 00:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068576108 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068579251 Just like "Red" from the story, this article talks all about Oak trees and what makes them special! While you read, try to think about some reasons why the author chose a Red Oak tree to be the Wishtree in the story. What other facts did you learn? ]]> 2022-02-28 00:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068579251 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068585039 After researching Wishing Trees, write about the different things you have learned. Keep these questions in mind as you write: 
How are Wish Trees different throughout the world? 
What are some of the many ways Wish Trees are used? 
Why are they important to the people who place wishes on them? 
What are some ways wishes can come true?
Happy writing! ]]> 2022-02-28 00:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068585039 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068600920 2022-02-28 00:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068600920 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068601635 Take a listen to this collection of quick, informative podcasts that talk about tips when reading aloud. ]]> 2022-02-28 00:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068601635 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068603803 2022-02-28 00:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068603803 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068604203 2022-02-28 00:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068604203 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068607236 2022-02-28 00:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068607236 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068611902 Christine explains ways a parent can model being a super engaged reader while reading to their own child. She offers a demonstration with a quick example read aloud, asking questions and thinking aloud.]]> 2022-02-28 01:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068611902 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068614734 In this video, Natalie shares ways parents can have powerful and important conversations with their kids about the books they are reading. ]]> 2022-02-28 01:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068614734 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068631319 Learn about the power of water travel with these fun experiments. Make flowers glow, change a leafs color, paint with leaves or even make edible chocolate leaves!]]> 2022-02-28 01:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068631319 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068637450 Just like Wishtree, these books all center around the important theme of acceptance. Check out this list of award winning picture books you can read at home!]]> 2022-02-28 01:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068637450 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068644450 Whether you are an immigrant, an ally, or beginning to learn about our immigration system, we see in this short video that all of us have something to learn or teach, including children! ]]> 2022-02-28 01:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068644450 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068645449 Use this survey to learn about the history of your families immigration to the United States.]]> 2022-02-28 01:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068645449 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068651080 The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation shares videos of different ways kindness can be spread at home, in school, and in the community! Talk about how you can spread kindness to others. ]]> 2022-02-28 01:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2068651080 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2071429226 Principal Jansen is here to read us chapter 1! Grab your books and follow along! Happy March 1st!]]> 2022-03-01 13:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2071429226 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2073499675 4th grade teacher Mrs. Kelly is leading us in reading today! Get cozy and enjoy Chapter 2 Wass Wolves! ]]> 2022-03-02 13:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2073499675 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2073501721 1st grade teacher Ms. Pickelhaupt is joining us for Chapter 3! Happy reading! ]]> 2022-03-02 13:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2073501721 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2073725360 Mrs. Cubitt is our chapter 4 mystery reader! We hope you are enjoying Wishtree as much as we are. ]]> 2022-03-02 14:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2073725360 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2075760766 Happy Thursday Wass Wolves! Our mystery reader today is 5th grade teacher Ms. Schwarz! We hope you like today's chapters! ]]> 2022-03-03 13:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2075760766 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2078340118 Ms. Fragomeni is our mystery reader today! Find a comfy spot and join us in chapters 8-10! Have a happy weekend Wass Wolves! ]]> 2022-03-04 17:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2078340118 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2082590862 Ms. Kellett is here to read chapters 11-12 with us! Pull out your books and follow along! Happy Monday! ]]> 2022-03-07 21:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2082590862 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2084265725 Happy Tuesday Wass Wolves! Today our mystery reader is 4th grade teacher Mrs. Kelly! Happy reading everyone! ]]> 2022-03-08 15:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2084265725 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2086416188 4th grade teacher Mrs. Marshall is taking us through chapters 15-17 today! Are you enjoying reading Wishtree with our mystery readers? We definitely are! ]]> 2022-03-09 16:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2086416188 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2089183849 Today's mystery reader is... kindergarten teacher Mrs. Belleville! Cozy up with your book and follow along! Happy reading! ]]> 2022-03-10 21:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2089183849 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2090722788 Look who it is Wass Wolves! Ms. Puzzuoli is leading us in our next chapters today. Have a wonderful weekend everyone! ]]> 2022-03-11 16:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2090722788 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2094757838 2nd grade teachers Mrs. Skinner and Mrs. Mayne are here to read us chapters 24-26! Settle in and enjoy the next part of Wishtree! ]]> 2022-03-14 23:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2094757838 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2096028015 Guess who our mystery reader is today... none other than our 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Mui! Happy Tuesday and happy reading Wass Wolves! ]]> 2022-03-15 13:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2096028015 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2098155127 Happy Wednesday Wass Wolves! Wow, we are flying through this story! 3rd grade teacher Ms. Henderson is here to read the next set of chapters to us. Remember, reading is a gift and so are you! ]]> 2022-03-16 14:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2098155127 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2100706135 Happy St. Patrick's Day! I hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather and the half day! Mrs. Skinner is joining us today in chapters 33-34! Find a comfy spot, maybe somewhere outside, and read along! ]]> 2022-03-17 19:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2100706135 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2102435687 2nd grade teacher Ms. LaRocca is our special mystery reader today! Happy reading and enjoy your weekend Wass Wolves! ]]> 2022-03-18 19:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2102435687 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2106265678 Happy Monday Wass Wolves! Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Maher is leading us in our chapters today! Grab your books and let's get started! ]]> 2022-03-21 22:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2106265678 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2108558449 Wow Wass readers, we can't believe how close we are to finishing this book together! Here with us today to read our next chapters is Mrs. Cubitt! Happy reading! ]]> 2022-03-23 00:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2108558449 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2108561316 Here is Chapter 43 with Mrs. Maher! ]]> 2022-03-23 00:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2108561316 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2109548637 We are one day away from finishing our story! We can't wait to see how it ends. Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Kendall is here to read the next two chapters with us! Happy reading Wass Wolves! ]]> 2022-03-23 12:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2109548637 vlzarbaugh https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2112709078 This is it Wass Wolves! Our last mystery reader to finish the book with us is our 1st grade teacher Ms. Pickelhaupt!! We hope you have enjoyed this book as much as we have. We have loved seeing all of the wishes that were placed our very own Wass Wishtree! Have a fun and safe spring break!! ]]> 2022-03-24 22:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vlzarbaugh/fbbvsydvso68tx0h/wish/2112709078