The Problem Solver
The PS241 STEM Newletter Vol. 1.13
Happy New Year!!!
The Dragon Dance by Erick, Class 301
Goals I Want to Achieve in 2013 by Khanso, Class 501
Do you know what my academic and personal goals are? Do you want to know how I will achieve them? My personal and academic goals will help me get into the middle school of my dream, Columbia Secondary Middle School.
My personal goal is to make my brothers quit bothering me. One way is say nice things back to them when they say something mean. If it keeps going like that, they might end up saying nice things to me. Another way is to ignore them and pretend that they are not there. They might get tired of bothering me. Finally, any time they call me names or so, I will go to my room to read a calming and interesting book.
My academic goal is to pass the 5th grade so I can get to middle school. First, I will try to complete every single homework assignment. Next is to have good behavior. Lastly, is to listen carefully to get 3's or 4's on my state test. Now that I know my personal and academic goals, I will get to work on them. A fabulous plan for me and to me!!!!
All About My Family by Diana, Class 201
Changing Families-Then by Jayleen, Class K01
Jayleen & Mommy
Changing Families-Now by Pagan, Class K01
Jayleen & Sister
My New Year's Resolution by Birame, Class 101
I will do more math!!!
Art by Derrell, Class 401
Art makes people feel good. When a person makes art they feel a certain type of way. Art can make people happy, sad, angry and excited. It depends on what art they are looking at.
People like to paint pictures because it is fun. I like the way it looks. People like to paint because they can paint what they want. That means they are going to like it.
People like to do art because when they picked up a paintbrush and started to paint, they made a masterpiece. I think people like to do art to show how they feel. People like to do art because it’s a good way to express yourself.
There are different kinds of art and places you can find them. There are paintings, architecture, and sculptures. These different kinds of art can be seen at museums like the Museum of Modern Art, art galleries, at school, and even at your house. I look at the art in my house. I like when I draw and then it goes up on my wall.
There are many kinds of art. Art can make almost anyone feel good. Art should be a way that you can express yourself. This is why many people like it.
Engineering Projects from Fall 2012
We're architects!!!
The Kindergarten class created a house for the 3 Little Pigs with properties that will withstand the huffing and puffing of the Big Bad Wolf.
We're chemical engineers!!!
The First Grade class created a high quality play dough recipe using what they’ve been learning about solids and liquids.
We're materials engineers!!!
The Second Grade class designed the best mortar possible out of earth materials to hold a wall together based on their experience exploring the properties of sand, soil, and clay.
We're packaging engineers!!!
The 3rd Grade class designed a Halloween candy bag that appeals to children for trick-or–treating purposes.
We're materials engineers!!!
The 5th Grade class designed a replica of a petroglyph based on their knowledge of which properties of rocks work best.
We're Problem Solvers!!!
Ms. Johnson's class made backscratchers.
Congrats to the December Students & Citizens of the Month!!!
Citizens: Giovanni from Class K/1-002, Ambar from Class K-001, Fatou from Class 101, Christinti from Class 201, Erick from Class 301, Ayanna from Class 401 & Jose from Class 501
Perez's Parent Place
I am Michelle Perez Parent Coordinator of P.S. 241- STEM Institute of Manhattan. My role as Parent Coordinator is to assist parents in navigating their child’s elementary school experience. If you have any questions, problems or just want to become a more active and involved parent at P.S. 241, visit room 110 or contact (212) 678-2898 ext: 1102. Please visit the website often and come by Room 110 whenever you have time. Parents are always welcome at P.S.241.
Save The Dates For These Upcoming Events
Cultural Celebration & STEMulating Your Mind
Thursday, February 28 9am
Live Student Performances from each class at 9:15 am in the auditorium. Stay for STEMulating Your Mind, an exciting academic celebration where our students showcase their culminating projects for the current unit of study.
Final Thoughts
When I Turned Ten Years Old by Future, Class 501
When I turned ten years old, my life changed. There were more responsibilities and chores for me. Also there were more privileges. My family had to teach me new things that would help me throughout my life. Everyone gave me more things to do.
When I turned ten years old, I finally learned how to twist my hair. Since I have locks, my hair needs to be twisted. My mother said I am old enough to learn to twist my hair. Now, I don’t have to ask my mother to twist my hair. No one has to help me.
When I turned ten years old, I learned how to corn row my hair. After I twist my hair, I have to style it. My mother would do my sister’s hair in cornrows and I watched. But not only can I cornrow my hair, I can cornrow my sister’s hair also! When I turned ten years old I became much more independent than before.
When I turned ten years old, I learned how to start cooking. My father showed me how to cook macaroni. The best meal I have cooked was fried rice. Sometimes my cousin and I would cook dinner for the adults and the other kids. We would get a bunch of compliments from them all.
When I turned ten years old, I got a brand new Pan digital Novel E-Reader for my birthday. It was used for reading, but there were other things on it too. That was also when I got my first email address. It was my best birthday gift ever! My grandmother was so happy that I liked it.
Check out your problem solving skills!!!
Solve these riddles and turn your answers into Ms. Petev. Winners will be announced in the next issue!
Take the numbers of fingers (including thumbs) that the average person has and multiply it by the average number of toes a person has. Divide that by one half and add it to the number of months in a year. What is the answer?
A mother and father have six sons and each son has one sister. How many people are in the family?
I am a two digit number. The sum of my digits equals five. I am an odd number. I am the greatest number that meets this description. What am I?
Brian has fourteen pets. All of his pets are cats and dogs. Brian has four more cats than dogs. How many dogs does he have?
Kids On the Bus. Bus #8 left Horseshoe Bend School partially filled with students, and then stopped to pick up 15 more students at the Park School. It continued on its route as follows:
- At the next 4 stops it dropped off 2 students at each stop.
- Three students got off at the following stop.
- The next 6 stops let off 1 student at each stop.
- Ten students then got off at the New Site after-school program, where 5 kindergarten students boarded the bus.
- The bus then dropped off 7 kids at its last stop, leaving only the driver on board.
How many students were on the bus when it left Horseshoe Bend School?
We are learning today to be the problem solvers of tomorrow!
Email: mperez50@schools.nyc.gov
Website: www.241stem.com
Location: PS241 STEM Institute of Manhattan 240 West 113th Street, New York, NY
Phone: 212 678 2898