Weekly Update February 3, 2010

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Valentine's Day Party: Wednesday, February 10th 2:15-2:45

No School :

Teacher In-Service Days:

Thursday. February 11, 2010 and

Friday, February 12, 2010

and

Federal Holiday, President's Day: Monday, February 15, 2010

Here's what's new in Beacons' World

It's been a very busy week with two field trips, one on Monday and the other today,Wednesday. We all learned a lot about outer space and the Mars Rovers at the Pacific Science Center on Monday and today with the stunning Asian Art Museum's displays which the docent shared with us and our hands-on calligraphy class. Wonderful educational field trips! We had a regular school day yesterday and continued building on what we are studying from last week.

Reading: We're continuing with our reading assessments and they are nearly completed. The new novels are in and we will begin those next week! The Beacons have enjoyed reading and listening to Greek myths this past week.

Writing: Students are putting the finishing touches on their creative writing final drafts. As we combine technology with the writing process, students are building on their typing accuracy and speed. Every Beacon is rightfully proud of the hard word put forth to produce such a creative masterpiece!

Math: Students are truly making the connection between multiplying and dividing. The division skills are improving and many students are feeling more competent in their division skills.

Science: Students had a great time with their space colony experiments! They really were excitied with the amazing end results! Viewing the IMAX presentation of the Mars land rovers, Spirit and Discovery, really helped make learning come alive for our budding scientists and future space colonists.

Social Studies: Students are VERY excited about our Living History Museum presentation which will be Friday, February 26th from 2:00-2:45. Please join us in the Multi-Purpose room at that time. Students will come to school as their selected Greek god or goddess. They will be clothed Greek statues that will magically "come to life" and tell the spectators all about their mythological lives. It will be a great time. More will be coming home soon.

"Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.
Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. To melt and to be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving."
~Kahil Gibran



Here's to another great week with your Beacon,


Betsy and Tamara