Students have been learning about the metric system as it relates to measurement and using the various units to determine weight/mass with grams, capacity/volume in liters and distance/length in meters.
On Thursday, March 16th, 3rd and 4th graders from Room 7 hosted their 1st and 2nd grade buddies to a Mini Metric Olympics! The younger students were paired with an older students and together they rotated through 6 Metric Measurement Events and the Room 7 students measured:
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On March 2nd we celebrated beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss's, birthday and Read Across America!
Students snuggled into a cozy spot with pjs, pillows, blankets, stuffed animals and their favorite books! We were very fortunate to have 3 special visitors throughout the day. Mr. White: Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss Stacy Layman: Falling Up by Shel Silverstein Susan Thiele: Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary Our reading buddies from Mrs. Prager's class stopped by for a bookmark craft and Stella brought in a confectionary version of green eggs and ham! It was a wonderful day and great way to kick-off our Student Advisory fundraiser, Read to Feed! On February 28th we had a very special guest at FAEP. The Cat in the Hat surprised K- 4 students with a visit to help us kick-off our upcoming Student Advisory fundraiser, Read to Feed. Plus, our new Dramatic Arts teacher. Ms. Cambanes, read a little known Dr. Seuss book, The Butter Battle Book. Through students' efforts reading as much as they possible can and obtaining sponsors for their efforts, Foothills Academy Elementary Prep will be raising money for Heifer International. https://www.heifer.org Our class has set an extraordinary goal of raising $1000! $1000 would make it possible to purchase the following to help children and families, around the world, to have a sustainable source of food:
The fundraising will begin at school with a celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America on March 2nd. Students are invited to hang out and READ! ALL DAY! We will conclude our fundraising efforts for Read to Feed on Friday, March 16th! Donations may be made directly to FAEP's fundraising page through Heifer International: https://fundraise.heifer.org/search/fundraisers?type=Fundraiser&cid=11145&eid=0&s=foothills%20academy&featured=0 Read to Feed is just about over and Room 7 students are taking advantage of every opportunity to READ!! On Friday our buddies were on a field trip, so we surprised Kindergarten and stopped by to share some stories.
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Education National Louis University Master of Arts Teaching Archives
March 2017
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