- Community Service Project December 2011
Watch, as the children wrap gifts and deliver presents to help homeless families that reside at the Interim House Shelter in Providence. A special thanks to all who contributed!
- Our Talent Show
What talent we have in room 4!!! Thanks to the two other fourth graders that joined in the singing!
- A Day of Science
What a great day this was! The students in Mrs. Ginalski's class were joined by the students in Mrs. Gluek's class for the Science Olympics in the morning. In the afternoon, Keith Michael Johnson, lovingly referred to as "The Bubble Man," performed his show in the cafeteria. This was so much fun!
- Bubble Fun at HMS!
Watch as one of our students is "put in a bubble!!!"
- Our Nature Walk
We took a walk around school and really focused on nature. It was a beautiful day to observe plants, trees, insects and birds!
- Special Person Breakfast
This was such a celebration of writing! Thanks to all who made it possible, especially my wonderful fourth grade authors!
- Special Person Writing
Watch, as the children read short snippets about their "Special Person" from their published books! This just proves that every one of us has a great story to tell about ourselves and our lives! Writing is the key to preserving these great memories! Enjoy!
- Cookie Decorating and a Concert!
This was so much fun...a cookie to eat and one for the homeless shelter, followed by a violin concert!
- Interim House Project
This was such a worthwhile project! The students in Mr. Farley's and Mrs. Ginalski's classes donated "wishes" to homeless families. Watch as the students meet one of the residents and load up the goods!
- Our International Writing Celebration
Listen to just a few excerpts from our celebration writing!
- Book Talk
This is a short book talk on "It Only Looks Easy." The students create projects of their choice keep the rest of the children reading great books!
- September, 2010
What a great start to the school year! Here are our "first-day-of-school" photos! Also, check us out as we use technology in our classroom! On September 24th, we gathered in room 4 for a great Open House Breakfast. Enjoy!
- Celebrity Meet and Greet, Portfolio Share and Breakfast
Fun, fun, fun! This was a great way to celebrate learning! Have a great summer, kids!
- The Year in Review
What a fun, productive year! Here is just a small peek into the lives of my fourth graders! Have a fun, safe summer and keep in touch... Mrs. Ginalski
- Field Day
This was so much fun! It was a beautiful day! Thanks to all the parent volunteers that made it all possible!
- The Science Olympics
This was such a great event. We made ice cream, tested buoyancy and made toothpaste for elephants, just to name a few of the incredible stations! A special thanks to all the parent that helped out, especially Mrs. Laura Cooke who chaired the event.
- Our Trip to the Zoo
This was a wonderful field trip! Thanks to all the parents who volunteered to help out!
- Our Special Person Celebration
Thank you so much for all who made this possible! Congratulations to the incredible 4th grade writers in Mrs. Ginalski's class!
- Excerpts from Our Special Person Books
The power of writing! This is a sneak peek into our big writing project. Enjoy!
- Geodes
This is just a short video starring Mrs. Ginalski's 4th grade scientists opening and observing their geodes!
- Community Service 2009
The students helped to make wishes come true by donating toys to homeless children! Watch as they wrap these gifts, decorate cookies for them, and load everything up to go to the homeless shelter! Thanks to everyone for their generosity!
- Wiring Our Houses
Watch this video to see the students wiring their "condos" in science class!
- School Year 2008-2009 (Part II)
Check out what has happened in room 4 from December, 2008 to June, 2009!
- Field Day
Watch as some of the students run a relay race in women's apparel!
- Catherine Visits!
In this video, Catherine visits us after being pen pals with the students for the whole school year! We learned so much about Africa and Benin! Safe travels, Catherine!
- The Last Grammar Sentences!
Watch as the last grammar sentences of the year are corrected!
- Science Olympics
Popping rockets and making slime! These were just two of the many great science experiments the students were a part of on the front lawn of Hampden Meadows School!
- Rhyming Book Talk
Watch as this very talented fifth grader recites a book talk all in rhyme!!!
- A Special Visitor
Look who came to visit for a short time in the Warren River!
- Special Person Luncheon
On December 2, 2008 students gathered in the Hampden Meadow School library to present their special person with the story of their life in the form of a hard cover book. This was a wonderful writing event!
- School Year 2008-2009 (Part I)
This is what was happening in Mrs. Ginalski's class from September, 2008 to December, 2008. Enjoy!