Friday, October 2^nd 2015

October

Dear Parents,

   We’ve had lots of laughter and learning in our classrooms this month!

    1^st graders are developing their divergent thing skills in Leonardo DaVinci: The Ultimate Renaissance Man. We have been completing weekly STEAM activities that Leonardo would certainly be impressed with!

     2^nd graders have been working hard to develop convergent thinking skills. They are becoming very adept at brainteasers! They’ve also been developing algebraic thinking skills through the primary algebra program. We have some very talented future mathematicians!

     2^nd and 3^rd graders tracked down art conservator Audrey Aims in Egypt. We helped her by making papyrus to replicate the Book of the Dead. Before making the papyrus, we had to study acids and bases using cabbage juice as a pH indicator. Our rooms still smell a little. =) We’re looking forward to her next adventure. Where will she go next?

   4^th graders have been honing their acting skills in Reinventing Shakespeare! “The Bard” have been using their critical thinking skills to create still life Tableaux. We’re looking forward to seeing the students multiple intelligence projects due October 8th!

    5^th 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.

           Thanks for your support,

                              Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. Sanders