Glenridge Elementary Fifth Graders Teach an Important Lesson

       During Glenridge Elementary’s first CLAYMO lesson, fifth graders taught younger grades leadership skills and the Olympic mindset that helps with life like empathy, optimism, and many more. Some people felt nervous or excited.

Fifth Graders Feel Nervous for CLAYMO

        Here are some of their opinions:

{They are all fifth graders from Glenridge Elementary}

Lucia:”I was nervous, but also excited.”

Jake:”Scared but excited.”

Anna:” I was more nervous than on the first day of school.”

Elsie:” Nervous, excited.”

Alex J:” I felt prepared, but I was kind of nervous for my partner.”

   Some people were happy overjoyed, and delighted, while others were scared, nervous or excited. It seemed like both the kids, and the CLAYMO leaders were both excited for their first CLAYMO lesson.

What the Fifth Graders Will Teach For the Next CLAYMO Lesson

For the next CLAYMO lesson, the leaders will still be talking about the Olympic mindset and portraying leadership skills.

Caine's Arcade

The Launch Cycle

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Today we examined how Shane Koyzcan has made his mark on the world through poetry.  His poem, To This Day, initiated a movement - he now creates inspirational videos connected to his message on anti-bullying, he gives motivational talks, he uses his website to connect people from all over the world to combat bullying.  5S watched the video that was made from his poem, To This Day, and began talking about how words are some of the most powerful weapons people can use.  We encourage you to watch this video with your family and continue this conversation at home.

The gallery walk

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Sending our CLAYMO leaders some encouraging thoughts

Some of Glenridge's teachers sending encouraging thoughts to our new 5th grade leaders!

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