Leap Day CARES Assembly and Fraction video

We had another fun whole school assembly today to celebrate our CARES motto and Leap Day.  Ask you child about the awards and the relay race!

Bonus video!!

Room 216 singing the new fraction song we had for math today.

Electrifying Electricity Show

Today we had another wonderful visit from our lovely science center teachers, Mr. M and Ms. P.  They came to teach us all about the 2 different types of electricity; circuit electricity and static electricity.  Many members of our class got to participate in the presentation.  Our Francis Wyman students also got to showcase all the knowledge they have gained over the past few days.
Here are some photos and videos from the show!

Electricity

On Tuesday, we experimented with circuits to learn about electricity.  Students worked in small groups to try creating a closed circuit.  Most groups had such great success using problem solving strategies, they were able to experiment with multiple batteries and wires and even switches.  We learned that connections have to be in the correct place, circuits have to be connected and closed, shorter circuits have more power, and more batteries give more power.  

Most importantly, students learned to plan, try out their plan, and if at first you don't succeed, try, try again!

Wee Deliver and Valentine's Day

What a busy day!  Our class delivered mail for the last day of Wee Deliver.  The third grade delivered 2.598 pieces of mail in just 4 days!!!  Impressive!
Third graders also got to make "Complimats" today.  Each student made a heart and others filled their hearts with compliments and good thoughts.  It was a nice reminder of the kindness that we are trying to share each day, especially on Valentine's Day!

Our "Complimats"

Our delivery team.

Delivering mail is tiring!

We're ready for vacation!

Complimats and Valentines

All smiles?

Showing off their loot.

Valentine boxes.

Nick and Brianna sorting mail.

Jason, Tarvi, and Sheba sorting mail.

Tyrese and Jayden working hard.

Valentine's Day

Thank you for the cereal boxes. This morning we turned them into beautiful mailboxes to collect valentines tomorrow.

Reminders for tomorrow:

• Students can wear a hat to stand out as the Wee Deliver Postal Service.
• If you choose to bring in valentines, make sure you have one for everyone in the class.
• Students can bring in an extra snack and drink for a small celebration.
• Tomorrow is the last Wee Deliver day, so write those letters!

Pajama Day

State Symbols

Did you know Massachusetts has a state tree, dessert, drink, and even a state muffin?  We found that out through some research at www.statesymbolsusa.org.  Students worked in pairs to research and write about some of the Massachusetts state symbols.  Here are the finished pieces.