Weekly Update January 31, 2020

January 31, 2020
Hi San Tan Parents,
We had a very exciting week with two special projects, both science related.
In our study of animal classification criteria, we moved on to the topic of BIRDS. We used Mystery Science to explore different kinds of bird beaks and did a cooperative group experiment using bent straws and clipped cups to simulate a warbler beak and a duck beak. We discovered that the straw beak was much easier to use when picking up food mixed with rocks, and the duck beak was easier to use when scooping food from the water.
Our second exciting activity was STEM Friday. This week’s challenge was based on a snow theme, so we imagined ourselves up in the mountains with fresh snow covering everything. The children created a sled that could carry two playdoh people down a 12 inch long slope! Thanks to all of you for sending in supplies to make this possible.
The PBIS store was open on Friday and the children used their positive behavior points to buy experiences or items from the store.
I am so glad with the way you are helping your child learn spelling words. There was a significant improvement from everyone on this week’s words. Next week the words are -er words: her, otter, ever, bigger, better, Bonus Words – desert, winter, under, batter, letter.
February brings us lots of activities.
Saturday, Feb. 1 STEM FEST – Power Campus 9:00-12:00 come and see your child’s paper mache mammal and report
Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Picture Day
Friday, Feb. 14 – Friendship/Valentines/AZ Birthday celebration centers 12:40-2:40 Your child is invited to bring a valentine for each child in our class – Andrew, Austin, Caleb, Caroline, Cooper, Devin, Elona, Emma, Graham, Hudson A., Hudson S., Jane, Johan, Josh, Kellen, Lucas, Milo, Mya, Selah, Zerah -20
Tuesday, Feb. 18 – Field Trip to the Mesa Arts Center 11:15-3:00
Ask your child about the word problems they solved in math. Your children are rock stars of math problem solving.
Ms. Gregersen