Mrs. Maxham’s Newsletter

3/6/09

Dear Parents,

       On Thursday of this week the students learned about the characteristics of air during our Four Winds presentation.  The students participated in experiments called Pop the Top, Air Pocket, and Scrambled Eggs.  In these experiments they learned that air under pressure pushes outward with great force, air takes up space, and air pressure inside a bottle decreases as the air cools.  It was a lot of fun.  The students also got to make their own mini parachutes which demonstrated how air trapped in a parachute slows the speed of a falling object.  They were very creative with their parachute designs.

       We have continued reading Cave of Falling Water.  This week we have begun reading about Mattie.  She is a girl that lives during colonial times.  She and her family have just moved to the New Hamphire grants (Vermont) and are busy planting crops and getting their home in order.  While out for a walk, she discovers a cave with pictures and a jar of maize.  As we continue to read, we will find out if Mattie will add something of her own to the cave.  

Dates to remember:

3/19/09: Parent / Teacher Conferences

3/20/09: No School – Teacher Inservice

Have a great weekend!