100 Days Smarter

The 100th day of school is celebrated in American schools around the world, as it commemorates an important milestone for children, especially those in elementary school. It provides an opportunity for classes to reflect on all that they have learned and what they look forward to learning in the future. It is also helpful for teachers to check on their students’ progress, determining if students are on their way to reaching their goals.

One hundred days of school can revolve around several core subjects, such as math, science, and language arts; and can also help students focus on their classroom culture by celebrating their accomplishments during the time that has gone by. Early Years teacher, Ms. Alma Sifuentes, mentions, “The development of early number sense is critical for children, since it gives them the foundational knowledge needed to understand higher level math in later years. Math is everywhere and our Pre-K students are incredibly inquisitive and more than able to grasp the basic principles of math. It’s important for me as a teacher to promote math learning by singing and playing as we explore numbers and math all around us through hands on activities, and most importantly, by having fun. To celebrate 100 days of school, we counted to 100 by singing, dancing, and exercising to our favorite song ‘Let’s get Fit Count to 100’. The kids absolutely LOVE this and it is a great way to reinforce, practice, and develop students’ number sense.”

In the fourth grade classroom, students took time to reflect on what has changed across the past 100 days and what they would like to improve on. After their self-assessment, some of them focused on personal goals.  One grade 4 student shared that, "…across the last 100 days I progressed a lot and changed my behavior, mood, and my care for others. For the next 100 days at GSN, I will try to be even more kind, patient, healthy and more inclusive. GSN has helped me with everything. Thank you GSN!"; another grade 4 student mentions adapting to changes: "The last 100 days were a big change for me. I went from country to country, from America to China, to a new home and a new classroom with new classmates! For the next 100 days I want to do more IXL and Razkids and have better handwriting. I want to get better grades and improve my focus." Congratulations to all Grade 4 students showing strong determination to reach their goals!

As Head of School, Mr. Cavon mentions, “In academic life, as in the professional world, milestones are significant because they allow for appreciation, reflection and future planning. At this 100 day mark, we proudly celebrate the achievements of all Georgia School Students!”