Annual Beginning Band hallway performance.

December means another performance by the students of Beginning Band, conducted by Mrs. Weiss.

Space—-The final frontier!

A few weeks ago, we were honored to have a presentation by the now retired Pastor Buckhahn.  His discussion focused on the space race between the United States and the Soviets.  He brought with him visual reference points on PowerPoint, in his extensive collection of memorabilia such as a LEGO built lunar module, and newspaper clippings from the moon landing.  This presentation functioned as an extension of our current Science curriculum on the Solar System.

Fun Run

We had a great Fun Run, even with the warmer temperatures!!!

Thankful for preschool Chapel buddies!

Let it snow, let it snow....

Today, my 5th graders got to make some “snow” in the classroom while studying chemical reactions.  We used 3 cups baking soda to one cup conditioner.  Everyone was definitely ready to be hands on this new substance we created!  

Still working on writing our procedure to the lab as well!

Apollo Bear: The Syrian long hair hamster that won the hearts of our 5th graders.

Our class pet, a Syrian long hair hamster I purchased last weekend after the class saved 100 Bethlehem dollars, has found his place within the hearts of many students.  

The students are still learning appropriate boundaries to keep with Apollo, especially if he is napping.  He gets a little grumpy if he is poked through the cage while sleeping, yet is slowly adjusting to his 5th grade habitat.

He has enjoyed strolls in his ball during brain breaks within the classroom, and will fall asleep in his ball if he ends up beneath the computer table.

Having Apollo around continues to be a huge incentive for my students.  They also know that he needs to be looked after.  For a few days many students made sure he was getting enough food, water, and attention!

Whereever you may be, 

God has given us great responsibility—

to be stewards to the great and small,

Dutifully serving them all!

Ch-Ch-Changes in Science

Today in 5th grade Science we continued our talk on Matter: Physical and Chemical changes.  The students observed how acetone nail polish remover reacted to a styrofoam cup, and how Red Bull reacted with whole milk.

My 5th graders completed a procedure page as an assessment.  They reacted to both labs with explosive “Whoas” and “Ahs.”