Do you want to fly a kite?

How about design and construct your own kite?? Second graders have been working hard on the CAP   Program, and they’ve almost earned their certificates. They’ve learned about airplanes and the forces that help them fly. They’ll apply that knowledge to kite making and flying as well.

End of the first year for the League of a Million Word Readers

Today is the deadline for RQ testing and word count submission for the 2018-2019 school year. Tomorrow, May 1 starts the 2019-2020 school year League!

Keep on reading!!!

First grade ocean challenge

First graders are learning about our ocean ecosystem, what is endangering it and our beaches, and how to be good stewards of God’s creation. 

They participated in the Students Rebuild 2019 Ocean Challenge. For every piece of artwork they created, the Bezos Family Foundation will donate $2. They’re creating art along with other schools across the country. 

Here’s a look at some of the art they’ve created. 

Parachutes

Second graders designed their parachutes today and noticed the role that force and gravity play in flight. Next they’ll start studying the design and form of kites, and then build their own.

STREAM Summer Camps

We will have two STREAM summer camps! Below is information about each. If you have any questions or would like a registration form, please email me at annmarie.ghio@sascolts.org.

Build-A-Toy Workshop

Grades: rising 1st – 4th graders

Dates: Monday, June 10th - 14th

Time: 9am – Noon

Cost: $100 per child. Supplies included.

Payment must be included with registration form to confirm your child’s spot.

 Builders will be introduced to the engineering process by designing fun and creative toys and games. They will also learn about the science, art, religion, and math behind many of the toys. They will use a variety of materials to build their creations, including beads, blocks, sticks, glue, chenille stems, glitter, baby oil, vinyl tubing, straws, and more. Builders will leave at the end of the week with a “toy chest” filled with their new creations! Camp includes Building Challenge Time with Legos, marbles runs, and other interesting materials. 

Explore the World: air, land, sea, and space

Grades: rising 1st – 4th graders

Dates: Monday, July 8^th – 12th

Time: 9am – Noon

Cost: $100 per child. Supplies included.

Payment must be included with registration form to confirm your child’s spot.

Engineers will travel air, land, sea, and space by designing creative modes of transportation and exploration. They will use a variety of materials to build their creations, including lots of consumables, craft sticks, wood, balloons, and more. Camp includes Building Challenge Time with Legos, marbles runs, and other interesting materials. 

Collaboration

Thank you to Mr. Cooper (Music),  Mrs. Angotti (PE), and Mrs. Slattery (Computer) for helping us with our STREAM projects.

Second grade:  CAP — ACE program
Third grade: Healthy Plate project
Fourth grade: Mock library renovation