Upcoming Events:
Spring Break~ April 2nd-April 9th
Here's What's Going on
in Beacons' World !
Reading: Both Reading groups have completed their respective novel units! We are thrilled at the progress each group has made and the caliber of their answers on this week's culminating activities. Great job to the "Midnight on the Moon" group who utilized their knowledge of space and the moon to delve deep into the meaning of the book. They have loved learning about the adventures of Jack and Annie. Our "Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" group completed the book and really enjoyed it! Chapters 5-7 kept them on the edge of their seats. I loved our discussion groups' explanation of how the events all intertwined to make a great plot!
As part of the "deeper meaning" of the "Mixed Up Files" group, I shared a terrific art history book on Michelangelo which had amazing detailed photos of the Sistine Chapel, the Pieta, and David, just to name a few. I told all the students about this amazing Renaissance man and how powerful his artwork is even today. We also got under our desks and used pastels to create our "Michelangelo Masterpiece". I will send it home in the Friday Folder.Believe me, this assignment was not easy to do and your Beacon really worked hard on it! Bravo!
Math: We learned a lot about area and square units this week! Just ask your Beacon and I know you'll hear all about driving and "a"rriving into the "a"rea and square units of a garage verses running all around the outside of the house making the outside "p"retty for the "P"erimeter. Seems silly; but they remembered all the differences and scored between 95 and 100% on the final test on Thursday! Way to go Beacons!!
Science: We had an awesome time this past Monday at the Boeing Museum of Flight! Please scroll down to the previous posting to see all of our amazing photos of flight! We learned so much about the history of airplanes and even went into airplanes. We saw the amazing display on Amelia Earhart. We were bedazzled by the space exhibit with the lunar rover and all those space rocks (awesome!). There was SO much more and virtually everything there was OUT OF SIGHT!!
My sincere thanks to our wonderful chaperones! We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you so very much.
Social Studies: Wow! Have we been on fire learning about the continent of Asia, and most especially the country of Japan! Last week the students received name tags, thank you Mrs. Ritchie, that had their Japanese name on them. This week I taught the class how to count in Japanese. I'm putting a great You-Tube video link on the blog for you to share with your Beacon at home. You'll be impressed with what they know. I taught them about Sue's "itchy knee" (because of )"sand" (so) "she" (had to) "go" so they will remember the numbers. You'll see what I mean and I know you'll have fun with your Beacon as you view this You Tube video:
This week we also had an awesome guest lecturer, L.B., who gave an outstanding power point presentation of his trip to Asia, which he took two years ago. Our adventuresome Beacon was amazing as he relayed his trip's adventures. We all learned so very much about the Asian countries he visited. L.B. was so amazing that I felt he needed to share his expertise with the other classes. He graciously concented to show his power point with the Explorers. They said he "Rocked with knowledge!" Well done L.B. We're so proud of you!
"Spring is Sprung, the grass is riz.
I wonder where the birdies is.
They say the birds is on the wing.
Ain't that absurd?
I always thought the wing was on the bird!"~ while frequently attributed to
Ogden Nash this poem, entitled "Spring in the Bronx", is by Anonymous!
Enjoy your Spring Break and we'll see your Beacon
at 8:15 on Monday, April 12th.
Looking forward to seeing your Beacon soon!
Betsy and Tamara
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