Hip Hop is Here – Let's Dance!

Last week, our students kicked off an exciting new activity—Hip Hop dance classes! Every Monday until December 1st, students will be learning fun and energetic routines, exploring rhythm, coordination, and creative movement. This is a great opportunity for them to build confidence, stay active, and express themselves through dance. We can't wait to see their progress each week!

Celebrating Constitution Day!

In honor of Constitution Day on Wednesday, September 17th, our class explored the importance of having rules and making decisions as a group—just like our country’s founders did when they created the Constitution!

We began the week by discussing how to work successfully with others. Students shared ideas about group work, deciding that everyone should have a chance to speak, listen to others, take turns, and help out. Using these strategies, students worked in small groups to build Lego towers. Each group presented their tower to the class and shared one decision they made together as a team.

To end the week, we held a class vote to decide on a reward for earning 25 stars for 100% participation in our Heggerty and ECRI language arts curriculum. Students learned about the power of voting, the principle of “majority rules,” and the importance of accepting the group’s decision—even if it’s not your first choice. As the class reminded each other, “You get what you get and you don’t get upset!”

After voting, the results were in: the majority of students chose popsicle treats as their class reward! Each student proudly received an “I Voted Today!” ribbon, celebrating their voice and participation in our classroom community.

"Save the Chocolate!" - A STEM Shade Structure Challenge

In this collaborative science investigation, students are challenged to design, build, and test a structure that protects a piece of chocolate from melting in the sun. Using their understanding of heat, materials, and shade, students will work in teams to construct shelters that provide effective protection against solar heat. On Tuesday, students will put their structures to the test outdoors and observe how well their designs keep the chocolate cool. Based on their observations, they’ll refine and rebuild their models, applying problem-solving and scientific thinking to improve their results.

The results are in! Students recently participated in an exciting STEM activity where they worked in teams to design and build structures intended to protect a piece of chocolate from melting in the sun. Three out of four groups successfully collaborated to build their protective designs.

After placing their structures outside, students observed that two of the chocolates became very soft, while the other two remained mostly unaffected. Upon reflection, students concluded that the mild weather played a key role in the results—cooler temperatures and less direct sunlight helped prevent the chocolate from melting as expected.

This hands-on experiment gave students a fun and practical way to explore teamwork, engineering, and the effects of environmental conditions on materials.

Grandparents' Luncheon

On Friday, students had the special opportunity to enjoy lunch with their grandparents at school. This heartwarming event gave students a chance to share a part of their school day with their loved ones, creating meaningful memories across generations. It was a wonderful time filled with smiles, stories, and connection, celebrating the important role grandparents play in our lives.