Monday, September 22, 2014

Science On a Dime

No, it was science on a penny! We identified the three types of variables and then conducted our experiment. The students enjoyed counting how many drops of water the penny could hold before spilling over. Ask your child how many drops it took before the water tumbled over!

Meet A New Author!

Whose favorite dido is onions? He has no pets and he lives in Utah. If you guessed Tyler Whitesides you are correct! This author will have 5 books in his Janitors series. The main character Spencer has much to worry about in his school and the help of some super powered cleaning materials. Our friend got to use a squeegee to open a portal. Look below to see what A found!

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Dot Day

We had such a meaningful Dot Day! Last year we focused on how we could leave our "mark." This year we discussed bravery and how the main character, Vashti showed how brave she was when she tried doing something she didn't think she was good at. Ask your child about their day!





Sunday, September 14, 2014

Tortoise Time

This is the tortoise that I have been telling you about.  We actually have more than one in our yard and a total of three holes. I plan to research this topic, maybe you could help! It eats leftover fruit. Strawberries on Saturday!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Spy Journal Ideas

We have been beginning our mornings by writing in our spy journals. One of the things we can write about is things we observe. I brought this exoskeleton in for the class to see. It had been on our stucco house for about two weeks. I had no idea what it was. The children knew immediately, or guessed. We researched in class and it is the exoskeleton of a beetle.  
Our goal for them as readers and writers is to be curious. To live life with a wide awake mind. Notice, question and discuss the world around them!

Fund Run

Thank you to all the families that supported this fund raiser. We are collecting all the money now. There are still a few friends that will have the "party" soon if that was one of their prizes!

Scholastic Book Order

L6MPX is our Scholastic code!