One of the enjoyable activities that we completed in February was reading the  the heartwarming tale of "Hachiko: The Loyal Dog" . This story imparts valuable lessons about loyalty, perseverance, and the enduring bond between humans and animals.

• "Hachiko: The Loyal Dog" is a touching narrative based on the true story of Hachiko, an Akita dog in Japan, and his unwavering loyalty to his owner. The tale unfolds in the bustling city of Tokyo, where Hachiko faithfully awaits his master's return at the Shibuya Station every day, even after his owner's passing. This timeless story beautifully explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the profound connection between humans and their furry companions.

Greetings, explorers of the Earth! Our sixth-grade scientists are wrapping up their exciting voyage into the world of plate tectonics, uncovering the hidden forces that move mountains and shake the ground! We learned how these giant, rocky plates slide, collide, and pull apart, shaping our planet's features like continents, oceans, and even volcanoes.

But our journey doesn't end there! Buckle up, because very soon, we're diving into the fascinating world of rock transformations. We'll explore how these same forces, over millions of years, can transform one type of rock into another!

Throughout this exciting exploration, your child will be:

• Conducting hands-on experiments to simulate rock transformations.

• Participating in group discussions and debates to develop their critical thinking skills.

• Creating models and presentations to showcase their learning journey.

Get ready for a rockin' good time as we embark on this exciting new chapter! We can't wait to see your child's enthusiasm and newfound knowledge about our amazing planet.

Stay tuned for more updates and adventures from our sixth-grade scientists!

 Mr. Gregor

In February, the students completed a geometry unit. Specifically, the students found the areas of parallelograms and rhombuses; solved triangle area problems; found areas of trapezoids and kites; found areas of polygons; represented solid figures using nets; found surface areas of prisms; found surface areas of pyramids; and found volume with fractional edge lengths. Students seemed to really enjoy making nets that represented solid figures. We talked about how product designers make nets for their products. Many of the geometry lessons involved cutting, folding, and imagining