Learning about Energy

This is us doing a sound experiment, with cups and different kinds of string.  We learned that the thinker string made a lower sound and the thinner string makes a higher sound.

This is us doing an experiment with batteries, wires, and a lightbulb.  We did many different tests.  We were trying to make the lightbulb light up by connecting the battery to the wire.  It was exciting when it finally worked!

Beginning Fractions

We got back in the swing of things this new year learning about fractions.  We worked on equivalent fractions with fraction tiles.  We're having so much fun and can't wait until next week's lessons!

January 6-9

Our Magical Adventure On The Polar Express

Today, Mrs. Simmons came to our school and read us the story, The Polar Express.

She brought a 100 year old lamp that was used to light up the way along the train tracks.

She also brought a lamp from Germany that used a candle inside and it didn't shine very bright.

 

We sang lots of Christmas carols including Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer.

Thank you, Mrs. Simmons for being such an amazing and exciting storyteller.

By: Moriah and Brandon M

UIL Ceremony

If you would like to view the results of last weekend's UIL meet and see pictures from the UIL ceremony, please follow the link below. 

https://lytlees.squarespace.com/elementary-news-blog/

Having a Holly Jolly Chiristmas

All week we have been decorating our class room, reading holiday stories and making christmas crafts.

We made winter scenes by painting with q-tips.

A Year Without Santa Claus. We made "missing" posters for Santa.

The Legend of the Poinsettia.  We made paper poinsettias.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas.  We made handprint grinches.

Mooseltoe.  We made moose out of popcicles.

The Snowy Day.   We made snowflakes out of paper.  It was so easy to do.

The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever. We made Christmas trees out of popsicle sticks.

by Brandon M. and Moriah

Today's Fun Friday!

Today we did a mini-project and planned a holiday party.  We had to figure out who to invite, how to seat them, what to feed them, plan with a budget, and create an invitation.

We also did stations outside our classroom in the commons area.  We had writing, math, and science stations.  They were fantastic!

By: Moriah