From the Eagles Nest
Week of January 24th, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES
Jan 22 - Student Success Expo - Virtual
Jan 22 - SCCPSS Choice Programs Application Window Opens
Jan 3- 28th - AMIRA Test Window
Jan 28th - Student Dress Down - $1.00
Lottery applications for SCCPSS Pre-K Lottery Funded Sites will be available online beginning Tuesday, February 15, 2022 through Friday, March 4, 2022. More information and a site list can be found at this link.
Student of the Month
Congratulations to second grader, Oran Ryan. He is our January Student of the Month and Superintendent Student of the Month for the District
Faculty Member of the Month
Congratulations to second grade teacher, Mrs. Fischer. She is our January Faculty Member of the Month. Way to go Mrs. Fischer.
Character Trait of the Month
TRUSTWORTHINESS
Some trustworthiness traits include:
Be honest
Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal… if you find something that doesn’t belong to you, turn it in your teacher or the school office.
Have the courage to do the right thing…if you see someone in trouble, get the help of a yard duty volunteer or a teacher
Be reliable…do what you say you’ll do
Build a good reputation…by doing your best on all things you do in school, sports, and your community
Be loyal…stand by your family, friends, and countries
Zoodles: Trustworthiness Games
Vocabulary Word of the Week
Classify
If you classify things, you organize them into groups based on their attributes.
Covid Process
STEAM - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING,ARTS, MATH
We are still looking for donations for the WB STEAM lab to include, Q-tips, rubberbands, popsicle sticks, straws, string, paper plates, Zip-lock bags, etc.
Let it Snow...at least in the LEGO Lab!
Students in grades 1-3 have been creating six sided dendrite snowflakes in the LEGO Lab this month. Did you know that no two snowflakes are exactly alike! When Wilson Bentley told the world that in 1902, scientists laughed at him. In his lifetime, he photographed over 5,000 snowflakes to prove his theory.
We proved the same in LEGO Lab. All students received the exact same set of LEGO pieces. Yet, no two snowflake creations looked the same at completion. Please enjoy our snowflakes as you stay warm in your homes this weekend.
Walking Water
Supplies Needed:
- Printable walking water recording sheets (button to download at the bottom of the post)
- Small plastic cups or glasses
- Paper towels (*read my tips below for picking the right ones)
- Food coloring in primary colors
- Water
* The pick-a-size paper towels are best because then you just use half sheets for each cup. If you only have full sheets, then cut them in half. I’ve also heard that more absorbent paper towels work better too. I buy the cheap store brand ones, and our water moved pretty quickly from cup to cup, so I am not sure how important that is. It may have went quicker with something more absorbent though.
1. Print out the recording sheets and make copies, if needed.
2. Place 7 cups in a row and pour water in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th cup. My cups were about 3/4 full. I have since heard that fuller is better.
3. Add 5 drops of red food coloring to the 1st cup and the 7th cup.
4. Add 5 drops of yellow food coloring to the 3rd cup.
5. Add 5 drops of blue food coloring to the 5th cup.
Doing the Walking Water Experiment
You want to try to use the same amount of food coloring in each cup. When I did this with my kids they did drop an extra one or two in since they can’t control it well, but I just added a drop or two more to the others to even it out.
6. Take a half sheet of paper towel and fold it in half lengthwise and in half again lengthwise.
7. Trim off some of the length so that there isn’t too much excess paper towel that will stick up in the air between each cup. This will make the water walk more quickly.
8. Place one half of a rolled paper towel in the 1st cup and place the other half in the cup next to it. Then another paper towel from 2nd cup and into the 3rd cup. This continues until you have placed the last paper towel that drapes over from the 6th cup to the 7th cup.
9. Stare at the cups and watch what starts happening. You should quickly be able to see the colored water begin to crawl up the paper towel.
10. Don’t forget to do the first part of the recording sheet. Students will predict what they think will happen.
From the Learning Commons
We are still accepting permission forms for students to be able to take home devices if,and when, necessary.
Scan the qr code to pull up the digital form. (I can send you that qr code since this form won't accept it). https://forms.gle/7te6zkjqXBZHYWeT9
Students with fines will need to pay their fines before we can issue them another device. Fines can be paid by going to our school website at the School Cash Online link.
SCCPSS Student Calendar
ELEMENTARY LUNCH MENU
SCCPSS Student/Parents Tools
Medication and Over the Counter Products
Parents and guardians are to bring ALL medication to the school. Students may never bring medication of any kind, including over-the-counter products, to school. (With a current doctor's order on file, Nurse may permit students to carry their Epi-pen or inhaler after checked in by the parent.)Supply List
Please find our 2021-2022 Supply List
Uniform Guidelines
Please follow this link to find our Uniform Requirements.
Join PTA
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FYI - GMAS Schedule
We are providing this information now so you will know. Please do not schedule any doctors appointments or vacation trips during this time.
All Eagles will take the GMAS this year and we are looking forward to receiving and using the data. Please ensure your child will be in school on these days.
Mathematics April 26
Reading and Writing April 27
Language Arts April 28
5th Science April 29
Makeups May 2
Apply for Lunch Benefits Today
Apply for Lunch Benefits Today
We are encouraging 100% participation for completing the lunch application before the deadline. Applications are ready to be completed: Click HERE for the lunch application