S.T.E.A.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math.  We used these disciplines to think and play. We've created lunar modules from recycled materials, made slimy messes and moon sand, become robots and superheroes, and created worlds with trains and blocks. IT WAS FUN!

Our students and parents had an amazing visit from two therapy dogs.  We read stories to them, gave them lots of  attention, and saw the amazing tricks they can perform. We've also gotten to meet a service dog in training, and read stories with his trainer. 

We've had wonderful performers visit us during our summer reading programs. Our families met some incredible animals with this animal expert. We interacted with a versatile, professional storyteller that took us on an aviation adventure using only music and words. We even explored space and the stars with a mobile museum and planetarium. 

Thank you to author Lindsay Currie for talking to our fourth graders on Skype. Mrs. Currie discussed her book "A Peculiar Incident on Shady Street" and read a chapter from her new novel, "Scritch Scratch." She answered our questions about her writing process and why she likes scary books. 

Each December, our students visit the North Pole and enjoy visits from Santa and our own elf, Elvis. Pictured above, students boarded "The Polar Express" in the library. The conductor welcomed students with their tickets and hot chocolate and cookies were enjoyed by all. We've met Rudolph, Frosty, the Grinch and Scrooge during our holiday fun.

New books anyone? Each January, the Eastside media center allows students to "taste" the new books we purchase each year by holding a book tasting in the library. This past year, we had a virtual book tasting. In the past, we've enjoyed a mad tea party themed book tasting. Each table had a different genre theme.