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My service learning project is neat.  My school has about 660 students, grades K-6.

When I first walked in I noticed tons of art work that the students have created.  In the first floor it has grades K-1, 2nd floor 2nd grade and has one 3rd grade class.  In the second floor you will also find the library, music, and art classes.  Grades 3-5 are located in the 3rd floor.  Finaly in the basement you will find 6th grade. My class is a little interesting because its located in the basment and it has three different grades 3-5.  My teacher is Ms. Z* the TA's name is Ms. F*,  I have been coming in on Wednesdays for 1hr 1/2 and helping out in literature.  The class is devided into two different groups, group A and group B.  

Group A:  Very low reading level, seven kids are in this group. Two girls and five boys, two of the boys have behavioral problems which make it a little difficult for the Ms. Z and Ms. F to keep the group together.  

Group B:  First grade reading level, it has four girls and five boys, one boy in this group has a behavior  problem, L* seems like a great kid but he sleeps during class and doesn't really participate with the rest of the  of his group.

As I walk to my class I saw this picture of Justin Beiber and had to take a picture of it. It's a reminder to the students to get their homework done.  I asked one of the TA's why Justin Beiber? And she said because he's very popular and is a big influence on kids and teenagers.  In my Elementary days I would probably like to see....New Kids on The Block!!!! ( I know I am old)

Three things that my school value:

• Be respectful
• Be responsible
• Be safe

When the class is acting wild the teacher reminds them of these three things, and the students seem to calm down.

I really enjoy my class!