Mrs. Shoemate's Class: What I Want to Be When I Grow Up

 Mrs. Shoemate's class created green screen videos about their future plans using the app Green Screen on their iPads.  Then, they uploaded them to Aurasma so their parents could view them on their smart phones at parent information night.

The Battle is On!

Join the Pond Springs Robolab Club at the RRISD Robotics Showcase on May 20th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Cactus Ranch Elementary.  We will be showing off our robots, and joining in the SumoBot competition.  See you there!

Minecraft is SWEET at PSE

We are using the educational version of the Minecraft game at PSE for SWEET time with 4th and 5th grade.  Read all about our adventure here.
By implementing SWEET Friday time, our students at PSE will choose engaged learning activities, make real-world connections, and take ownership of their learning. Through collaboration and problem solving, they will develop self-awareness, communication, and leadership skills.

Skyping With a Dinosaur Hunter

Pond Springs Elementary 2nd graders got a SWEET surprise on Friday.  Through the wonder of Skype, they were able to talk with a real life dinosaur hunter during their SWEET (School Wide Exciting Enrichment Time) with Mrs. Rountree.  The SWEET program at Pond Springs allows students to explore and cultivate their special interests and talents.

Mrs. Rountree's Class Blogs!

Mrs. Rountree's 2nd graders are blogging in the classroom.  You can follow along with their classroom happenings here!

Pond Springs Students Create "Wonder" Website

Pond Springs students have been reading the book "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio.  They have created a website around the book where they can post work they have done around the theme of kindness.  Check it out!

https://sites.google.com/a/roundrockisd.org/choosekind/

Ms. Parkinson's Class is Going Google!

Teresa Parkinson's 3rd Grade Class has been using Google Drive to collaborate on writing and math projects.