"Citius, Altius, Fortius" is the Olympic motto which, when translated from these three latin words, means "Swifter, Higher, Stronger". These words exemplify the goals of the great athletes from around the world, their thrill of victory and their agony of defeat. We hope you are enjoying the Olympic games as much as we are.Upcoming Events:
Tuesday- March 2- Read Across America Day!
Tuesday- March 2- Read Across America Day!
We'll be celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday with lots of reading, games, music and of course, pajamas!! Students may wear pajamas and bring blankets, sleeping bags, pillows and one stuffed animal. Make sure they have outside shoes for recess!
This Friday, February 26th, Living History Museum Day!
This Friday, February 26th, Living History Museum Day!
Science Fair Thursday, March 4th
Future Field Trips-
March 10th The Tacoma Art Museum
March 17th Winn Luke Art Museum
Here's What's Going on in the Beacons' World:
Here's What's Going on in the Beacons' World:
Reading: Together we read a summary of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Nights Dream." The Middle School will be performing a version of this play this Friday morning for the whole Lower school. All are welcome to attend. The performance starts at 9:15 and is about an hour.
We also have wrapped up reading assessments and we're ready to dive into new novel groups. We will be reading two novels in class, "Midnight on the Moon" by Mary Pope Osborne and "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler"- a Newberry Award winner by E.L. Konigsburg.
Writing: We were busy writing letter to Olympic athletes this week. We sent letters to: Apolo Ohno, J.R. Celski, Scott Wescott (Gold medal- snowboard cross), Julia Mancuso (two silver medals in Alpine skiing), Ryan Miller (Goalie for US Hockey Team), Ski jumper Anders Johnson, and Hannah Kearney (Gold Medal moguls).
Math: Time for some more time. Just when the Beacons were rocking on time in class and homework, they took an assessment that showed that many students still need some more work. We'll be doing some more time work until we know they are solid in this important skill.
Science: We're wrapping up our science fair projects and Lunar colonies to be on display for the science fair next Thursday night. The Beacons can't wait to show off their creative ideas.
Social Studies: This Friday is THE BIG DAY!! Students have been working so hard on our Living History Day! I purchased trifold display boards for the students to use as part of their presentation. (It's also a great preview for how they should place their Science Fair information). The Beacons are THRILLED to be a Greek god or goddess. They are loving making learning come alive! I hope to see you on Friday from 2 to 2:45.
"I think the athletes are definitely capable. But at the Olympics anything can happen." Apolo Ohno
Looking forward to another great week at Seabury!
-Tamara and Betsy
We also have wrapped up reading assessments and we're ready to dive into new novel groups. We will be reading two novels in class, "Midnight on the Moon" by Mary Pope Osborne and "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler"- a Newberry Award winner by E.L. Konigsburg.
Writing: We were busy writing letter to Olympic athletes this week. We sent letters to: Apolo Ohno, J.R. Celski, Scott Wescott (Gold medal- snowboard cross), Julia Mancuso (two silver medals in Alpine skiing), Ryan Miller (Goalie for US Hockey Team), Ski jumper Anders Johnson, and Hannah Kearney (Gold Medal moguls).
Math: Time for some more time. Just when the Beacons were rocking on time in class and homework, they took an assessment that showed that many students still need some more work. We'll be doing some more time work until we know they are solid in this important skill.
Science: We're wrapping up our science fair projects and Lunar colonies to be on display for the science fair next Thursday night. The Beacons can't wait to show off their creative ideas.
Social Studies: This Friday is THE BIG DAY!! Students have been working so hard on our Living History Day! I purchased trifold display boards for the students to use as part of their presentation. (It's also a great preview for how they should place their Science Fair information). The Beacons are THRILLED to be a Greek god or goddess. They are loving making learning come alive! I hope to see you on Friday from 2 to 2:45.
"I think the athletes are definitely capable. But at the Olympics anything can happen." Apolo Ohno
Looking forward to another great week at Seabury!
-Tamara and Betsy
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