CHOG will miss Ms. Lauren
Kirstyn
What will you miss most about Ms. Lauren?
"She is the best teacher I've had," said Ethan R., a student of Ms. Lauren. Ms. Lauren is leaving the area on June 25.
"I am moving up to Providence, Rhode Island with my sister and I am planning to work and plan out money in order to go to graduate school. I am most excited about living in a new place and living with my sister," Ms. Lauren said.
Many kids will miss how Ms. Lauren was athletic and played sports with them during recess. Others will remember her for other reasons.
[My favorite time with Ms. Lauren is] "when she gives us lessons," Grace said.
Ms. Lauren was CHOG's first Lower Elementary school teacher. "Ms. Lauren has made a big impact on this school," said Kenzie.
Ms. Lauren remembers well what CHOG was like when the Elementary school program started
"My first year everything was new and exiting and a learning experience. Looking back [now] it's hard to believe it was only four years ago," Ms. Lauren said.
While Ms. Lauren will no longer be at Children's House of Galilee, she will be remembered.
"She is the best teacher I've had," said Ethan R., a student of Ms. Lauren. Ms. Lauren is leaving the area on June 25.
"I am moving up to Providence, Rhode Island with my sister and I am planning to work and plan out money in order to go to graduate school. I am most excited about living in a new place and living with my sister," Ms. Lauren said.
Many kids will miss how Ms. Lauren was athletic and played sports with them during recess. Others will remember her for other reasons.
[My favorite time with Ms. Lauren is] "when she gives us lessons," Grace said.
Ms. Lauren was CHOG's first Lower Elementary school teacher. "Ms. Lauren has made a big impact on this school," said Kenzie.
Ms. Lauren remembers well what CHOG was like when the Elementary school program started
"My first year everything was new and exiting and a learning experience. Looking back [now] it's hard to believe it was only four years ago," Ms. Lauren said.
While Ms. Lauren will no longer be at Children's House of Galilee, she will be remembered.
Avery joins the Rolfe family
Jack
Avery Elizabeth Rolfe, the newest baby in the Rolfe family and the daughter of teacher Mrs. Douglas, was born March 29, 2010 at Norfolk General and weighed 8 pounds.
"It [the delivery] took 6 minutes," said Mrs Douglas.
This baby makes a big difference in Mrs. Douglas's daily life. "I can't imagine life without her! She is with me all the time. She makes me smile and laugh. I get less sleep, but Avery is a good sleeper, " Mrs. Douglas said.
Mrs. Douglas also said that Molly loves being a big sister. "She always shows concern for Avery. She likes to hold Avery, give her a bath, and change her diapers."
Mrs. Douglas did not know the gender of the baby. When deciding on a name there were two names that stood out. Mr. Rolfe's favorite name was Ty if it was a boy and Avery if it was a girl.
Having another girl was a surprise. Mrs. Douglas said that the delivery was fast. "No one would tell me if she was a boy or girl!" she said.
Mrs. Douglas said that while having two little girls is hard, she really tries "to enjoy every moment even when I am tired or frustrated."
Bye-bye fifth graders
Kate
Where are you going to school next year?
Many people asked the fifth graders this questions since most will leave to go to middle school.
5th graders who are leaving are: Kirstyn, Jack J., Gavin and Steven. Kassidy will be staying at CHOG next year.
"I want to work at my own pace. Plus, I don't like sitting at a desk all day which is boring!" Kassidy said.
However, most of the 5th graders are ready to leave.
"I don't know if there is a better school out there than CHOG. I need to go and [experience] a different school for now," Steven said.
Yet other students aren't as ready to leave.
"I don't want to leave because I will miss having recess and not having homework on the weekends, and [I'll miss] some of the kids here," Gavin said.
One fifth grader says she'll remember a lot about CHOG.
"My favorite memory is playing out on the field with Kate, Gavin, Jack J. and Steven," Kirstyn said.
Even though the fifth graders are leaving, they say they will remember CHOG and the friends they made there.
Where Fifth Graders are Going
Kirstyn- Cape Henry Collegiate School
Jack J.- Cape Henry Collegiate School
Gavin- Virginia Beach Middle School
Steven-Plaza Middle School
Many people asked the fifth graders this questions since most will leave to go to middle school.
5th graders who are leaving are: Kirstyn, Jack J., Gavin and Steven. Kassidy will be staying at CHOG next year.
"I want to work at my own pace. Plus, I don't like sitting at a desk all day which is boring!" Kassidy said.
However, most of the 5th graders are ready to leave.
"I don't know if there is a better school out there than CHOG. I need to go and [experience] a different school for now," Steven said.
Yet other students aren't as ready to leave.
"I don't want to leave because I will miss having recess and not having homework on the weekends, and [I'll miss] some of the kids here," Gavin said.
One fifth grader says she'll remember a lot about CHOG.
"My favorite memory is playing out on the field with Kate, Gavin, Jack J. and Steven," Kirstyn said.
Even though the fifth graders are leaving, they say they will remember CHOG and the friends they made there.
Where Fifth Graders are Going
Kirstyn- Cape Henry Collegiate School
Jack J.- Cape Henry Collegiate School
Gavin- Virginia Beach Middle School
Steven-Plaza Middle School
Mayor Will Sessoms' ideas on how to be involved in government
Steven
Mayor William Sessoms of Virginia Beach has some ideas on how kids can get involved in politics.
"When you see something that is going on in the city and you have an interest in it, you should express your opinion about it," Mayor Sessoms said. "Every now and then we have young people come in and speak. We have a budget [meeting] coming up and the budget might have an impact on schools. You might want to come in and speak about that."
Mayor Sessoms himself was interested in politics as a child. He became interested by listening to his parents talk around the dinner table.
Sessoms thinks that there are many things one must do to become involved in government. He said that one must first become involved in activities in the city.
In order to be a good leader, Sessoms said one "needs to love his city and know it."
Sessoms beat long time Mayor Meyera Oberndorf to become Virginia Beach Mayor. In order to win, he had to run a successful campaign. He said that winning took a lot of work.
"Hard work is the key. I would say it's not different than anything else you do."
In addition to being Mayor, Sessoms is a father of three girls: Mollie, Kate and Anne Douglas, and has been married for 17 years. He is also a former member of the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad
"When you see something that is going on in the city and you have an interest in it, you should express your opinion about it," Mayor Sessoms said. "Every now and then we have young people come in and speak. We have a budget [meeting] coming up and the budget might have an impact on schools. You might want to come in and speak about that."
Mayor Sessoms himself was interested in politics as a child. He became interested by listening to his parents talk around the dinner table.
Sessoms thinks that there are many things one must do to become involved in government. He said that one must first become involved in activities in the city.
In order to be a good leader, Sessoms said one "needs to love his city and know it."
Sessoms beat long time Mayor Meyera Oberndorf to become Virginia Beach Mayor. In order to win, he had to run a successful campaign. He said that winning took a lot of work.
"Hard work is the key. I would say it's not different than anything else you do."
In addition to being Mayor, Sessoms is a father of three girls: Mollie, Kate and Anne Douglas, and has been married for 17 years. He is also a former member of the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad
Montessori school looks different from traditional school
Sumner
When you walk into a Montessori classroom, you might see more tables than desks. Children of all ages work together. And they are active.
Montessori "is a philosophy and a method of education for children of all ages," said Ms. Barbara, who is the director of Children's House of Galilee.
A Montessori school is different from a traditional school. According to Wikipedia, “The Montessori method is an approach to educating children based on the research and experiences of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952). "
Ms. Barbara said that Maria Montessori "was a great person who accepted many different cultures. She believed we could have world peace.
"In a Montessori environment, kids can individually do work that they can explore freely. “It is free-range and you don’t have to sit at a desk,” Kenzie said.
At Children’s House of Galilee students learn science, history, math, Spanish, and cultural geography. But kids can do different works at different times.
“Montessori looks like having fun with your friends,” Gabby said. Gabby is a student who came to CHOG this year.
“It is fun and we have activities every day,” Ethan R. said.
Montessori "is a philosophy and a method of education for children of all ages," said Ms. Barbara, who is the director of Children's House of Galilee.
A Montessori school is different from a traditional school. According to Wikipedia, “The Montessori method is an approach to educating children based on the research and experiences of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952). "
Ms. Barbara said that Maria Montessori "was a great person who accepted many different cultures. She believed we could have world peace.
"In a Montessori environment, kids can individually do work that they can explore freely. “It is free-range and you don’t have to sit at a desk,” Kenzie said.
At Children’s House of Galilee students learn science, history, math, Spanish, and cultural geography. But kids can do different works at different times.
“Montessori looks like having fun with your friends,” Gabby said. Gabby is a student who came to CHOG this year.
“It is fun and we have activities every day,” Ethan R. said.
Students remember the school year
Kassidy
As summer vacation nears, students think back on the school year. There were field trips, classwork and plays. But students have different opinions about their favorite part of the year.
What was your favorite part of the school year
Kate My favorite part of school was the 1st camping trip.
Kirstyn-Being with my friends
Steven- My favorite part was the camping trip
Gavin- Ski Trip
Ben- My favorite part was the ski trip
Sumner- I don’t know
Jack-Ahh, the camping trip.
Virginia- The camping trip
Elise the camping trip
Grace the camping trip
Brynn- Camping trip
Ethan R. Camping trip
Marta the camping trip and the ski trip
Nathan I don’t know
Grayson I don’t know... being able to see old friends and new friends
Jack M. Camping trips
Kenzie Camping trip
Ethan S. Camping trip
Ashlyn- I really like the begining camping trip
Gresham- Camping trip
Anna-doing plays and going on field trips
Tuesdays mean lacrosse and yoga
Gavin and Ben
On Tuesdays, CHOG Elementary students participated in lacrosse or yoga from 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm. Students had taken theater at this time but since the play had finished, the students had time to do something else.
LACROSSE
The lacrosse teacher was Mrs. Emily Brazukas. She taught the basics of lacrosse like positions, passing, catching, and ground ball pick up. Students did drills and had scrimmages on the field or in the Celebration Center when it is rainy.
Many students enjoyed lacrosse.
“It’s active, “ Grace said. “I like to run."
“[It’s fun] when everyone’s behaving,” Ethan R said.
Some students did not like lacrosse. “I think it’s boring because all it is a stick and a ball. And I’m not into it,” said Brynn.
Lacrosse was a new idea at CHOG Element.
LACROSSE
The lacrosse teacher was Mrs. Emily Brazukas. She taught the basics of lacrosse like positions, passing, catching, and ground ball pick up. Students did drills and had scrimmages on the field or in the Celebration Center when it is rainy.
Many students enjoyed lacrosse.
“It’s active, “ Grace said. “I like to run."
“[It’s fun] when everyone’s behaving,” Ethan R said.
Some students did not like lacrosse. “I think it’s boring because all it is a stick and a ball. And I’m not into it,” said Brynn.
Lacrosse was a new idea at CHOG Element.
Yoga
YOGA
Yoga was another choice for Tuesday afternoon. Ms. Katherine, the yoga teacher, taught the CHOG Elementary students stretches and let them relax. Yoga was held in the infant room, Celebration Center, in the classroom if no other place was available, and sometimes the beach.
Some of the stretches the students learned were Cobra, Lion, Child’s Pose, Log Stretch, and Down Dog.
“Down Dog [is my favorite stretch],” Virginia said. Nathan said that his favorite stretch was Lion.
Yoga was also a new activity at school.
