Will It Sink Or Float
In Science we found many ways we use water every day. We experimented seeing which things would float or sink in a tub of water. There were some surprises!
Miss Holden
We Love Purple
On November 4th a special guest came to our class and school. Miss Purple made her annual appearance in Pre-K 4, wearing her favorite purple hair, sweater and sunglasses. We all grabbed musical instruments and went on a short parade through the school, making noise and singing about the color purple. It was fun. But she only comes once a year, so it will be a long time before we see her again.
Miss Holden
Fun In PreK 4
November has been a busy month in Pre-K 4. We continue to march through the alphabet one letter at a time. When we get to the letter Oo, we will start writing the letter of the week. That will be an exciting time! We have also learned the major shapes and colors. And in honor of Thanksgiving, have learned about the Pilgrims, the Mayflower and the Native Americans who befriended them. For Thanksgiving, we had a sharing snack in which we brought snacks to share with our classmates. Yummy!
Miss Holden
Resource Room
November is a wonderful month. Students are now finding out what is really hard for them and what is easy. Many are studying and using time more effectively. Those who have been bringing in copies of their classes from Edline are some of the students who have progressed the most. However some students are finding out the consequences of poor study habits verses good study habits. This month I will focus on test corrections, remediation and encouraging them to”… press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14
Mrs. Kemp
Physics
The Seniors have been studying energy, both potential and kinetic. They have applied what they know to the design of roller coasters.
Mrs. Wong
Chemistry
The Juniors have toured the periodic table looking for patterns and trends. They have also studied ionic and metallic bonds.
Mrs. Wong
Algebra 2
The Juniors have been studying graphs and how to translate them. They have studied quadratic functions, exponential functions, power functions and logarithmic functions.
Mrs. Wong
Advanced Geometry
The geometry students are currently proving triangles are congruent. They have learned to use 2 column proofs as well as coordinate proofs. They are currently investigating triangle properties.
Mrs. Wong
Government
Students have been studying Congress–its powers, primary responsibilities, and the process through which a bill becomes a law. Although we had fun watching the School House Rock cartoon, “I’m Just a Bill,” students’ knowledge of this process now (thankfully) goes deeper than that two minute clip! Students also researched Congressmen and presented their findings about their backgrounds, political beliefs, and time served in office. We are concluding the unit by writing letters to our Representatives in Congress and City Council about local issues ranging from transportation to the police department.
Mrs. Lapp
The US Constitution
US History: Students have immersed themselves in studying the Constitution–its principles, the debates surrounding its ratification, and the ways those principles played themselves out in the new government under Washington, Adams, and Jefferson. We will wrap up this unit by writing a Regents practice thematic essay on the principles and flexibility of the Constitution.
Mrs. Lapp