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Third Grade Studies Brazil
Each grade level at New Salem Elementary has “adopted” a specific country to study this year. New Salem third graders have been focusing on the country of Brazil. Recently, student pairs have been working on a power point presentation to present to their social studies class. The areas they were asked to focus on were Brazilian money, animals, weather, games, food and Brazil’s location.
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Around the World at Christmas
On Thursday, December 8, the third-fifth grade students presented "Around the World at Christmastime" by Theresa and Paul Jennings. Students had the opportunity to learn and sing about how different countries celebrate Christmas. Some celebrate Hannukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa. Countries included England, Israel, Mexico, The Netherlands, France, Czech Republic. Songs included "Joy to the World", "The Friendly Beasts", "Deck the Hall", "Upon the Housetop/Jolly Old St. Nicholas" and others. Fourth grade soloists were Joseph Gregg, Madison Swallows, Madeleine Pressley, and Summer Funderburk. The group was under the direction of Ms. Deanie Griffin.
