Dear Parents,
We’ve had lots of laughter and
learning in our classrooms this month!
1st
Grade Target/Talent Development is excited to be learning so much about Amelia
Earhart's life and adventures as a pilot! We are enjoying STEM
activities, researching, and learning map skills. Each week we sharpen
our convergent thinking skills with many activities to challenge our brains!
2nd graders tracked down art conservator Audrey Aims in Egypt. We
are helping her by making papyrus to replicate the Book of the Dead. Before
making the papyrus, we studied acids and bases using cabbage juice as a pH
indicator. It was stinky, but fun! =) Our field trip
to the Carlos Museum will be November 1st. Please return the field trip forms
as soon as possible.
Our 3rd graders are on their way to becoming chess masters! We had a visit from KidChess to teach us the basics. We have also been learning about the fascinating (and mysterious) origins of the game of Chess. We’ll soon being studying castle construction for an upcoming STEM activity!
4th graders have what it takes to survive! We’re enjoying our new unit Survival: Wit meets Wilderness. We’ve been reading ‘A Week in the Woods’ and learning what it takes to survive the wildness – both physically and mentally. We’re looking forward to our field trip to Red Top Mountain on Oct. 5th!
5th graders have been practicing their engineering skills and learning about the engineer design process (EDP). They have done an excellent job of collaborating and using evaluative thinking to create products. We’re looking forward to diving into the Inventure program with Georgia Tech very soon!
All grade levels will be participating in the famous Target Buck Bash during conference week! Please send in old toys (or new dollar store toys) for our auction items.
As a reminder, students will be receiving progress reports for the 1st nine weeks on an as-needed basis.
Thanks for your support,
Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. Sanders
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