Dec. 5 Newsletter
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
COMMERCIAL SHOWCASE
Our first 2nd Grade Conservation Commercial Showcase was a success. We heard some great slogans, learned a lot, and were showed off some wonderful creativity. Thank you to all parents who were able to attend. Your support is greatly appreciated. Below is a list of the awards given. Thank you to our judges, Dr. Dan Hoffman (Asst. Superintendent) and Sonia Postema (Director of Human Resources).
*Best overall 3R Commercial- Think before you throw it in! (Dominic, Mason, Abby, & Austin)
*Best overall Composting Commercial- Don’t make it trash make it soil. (Caitlyn, Addison, Olivia, Connor, & Sydney)
*Most Creative Costumes- Composting
*Super Slogan- Tackle Trash
*Most Informational- Be fair to the air (Camryn, Maddy, Tyler, & Brooke)
*Best communication- Recycling group in Patterson’s room (James Knorr’s group)
*Best use of Props- Vermicomposting
*Funniest- Recycling is good and fun for everyone (Abby, Payton, Fergus, Braeden)
*Best Ending Question- Go Green
Below are our five Conservation Commercials.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
DECEMBER SUMDOG COMPETITION
I have entered our class in another sumdog at http://www.sumdog.com/ competition for December. The contest is a statewide contest and runs from Dec. 5 to Dec. 15. The kids can work in the training portion of the site to prepare. Our 1st though 4th grades are entering this contest, so we are hoping to do quite well as a school. If your student is struggling, due to skills that are too difficult, let me know and I can adjust his/her difficulty levels. The competition will be part of their homework between Dec. 5 and Dec. 15.
Read below to find out the available prizes.
Prizes
- Overall school prize - most questions answered correctly (average across all competing students)
Engraved trophy; site licences for Yenka Mathematics software (worth $750)
- Daily school prizes - most questions answered correctly on that day (average across all competing students)
Certificate; site licence for Yenka 3D shapes software (worth $330)
- Student prizes - 10 students answering the most questions overall
Certificate
Friday, November 25, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
STAR SCIENTIST
Mason was our Star Scientist this week. With Mason and his father, we made oobleck! This can be made with 2lbs. of corn starch and 4 cups of water and will give you a sizable batch to have a blast with! Oobleck is both a liquid and a solid. When you put your hands in it will run through your fingers, but when you squeeze it, you can feel solid pieces of it. Let go and it runs through your fingers again. Also, when you make it, try to punch it. That's right, I said punch it. It won't splash it will actually cushion the force from your hand. Awesome! Below are some pictures and a video interview with none other than Mason himself! Enjoy!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
COMMERCIAL SHOWCASE
You are invited to attend the 2nd Grade Conservation Commercial Showcase!
Who: Our 2nd graders and you!
What: Commercial Showcase - We will view all of the 2nd grade Conservation Commercials from this quarter.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 22 @ 2:15 (arrive a few minutes early to get your seat)
Where: Summit STEM Elementary in the cafeteria
Hope to see you there!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
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