By Press-Register staff
The Fairhope High School Band will be performing Friday at the Arts and Crafts Festival in downtown Fairhope at 12:30. Come out and see them.
Also Friday is Mrs. Calhoun’s field trip to the World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Tryout clinics for those interested in becoming an FHS cheerleader will be from 3-5 p.m. on March 21, 22 and 23, followed by tryouts on the 24.
Prom tickets are available for purchase in the Fairhope High School library. Tickets will be sold for $25 each from March 16-20, and $40 each from March 23-25. Please bring correct change or a check for the exact amount. No tickets will be sold at the door. You cannot buy a ticket for an outside date until he/she has been approved. Outside date applications are available in the front office and on the school website. In addition to the application, you must have a copy of the outside date’s driver’s license (or other photo ID with birth date) along with his or her signature. It takes several days for approval, so if you turn your applications in during the last few days, you will have to pay higher ticket prices. Prom is March 26.
Fourteen Fairhope High School students will be competing in the Baldwin County Special Olympics being held at Volanta Park on April 1. A pep rally will be held for the students in front of the school at 8:15 the morning of the event, and the school is invited to attend. We wish our Special Olympians good luck!
On the fifth grade hall, Mrs. Waselkov’s class is continuing with the Hot Rot experiment. They measure the weight and the temperature of each bag of leaves, Styrofoam and various compostable material, then record the data. From the data they will be able to come to some conclusion on the amount of energy produced and how it is being produced. In addition to this science experiment they are reading Matchlock, a story about a family’s dependency on a very old gun during the French and Indian War. In math, they are converting milliliters to liters.
Mrs. Smith’s class is involved in a study of metric units. Did you know that the United States is only one of three countries not using the metric system? It would be interesting to research how this affects our country, especially in the areas of manufacturing and trade. Another hot topic in this class is energy. We are glad to know the students are learning more about this most important topic — have you seen the price of gasoline lately? Perhaps based on this introduction to the types of energy and their uses, the students will be more inclined to conserve and look for alternate energy sources.
Mrs. Stejskal’s class is studying mass. From the COS for fifth grade, they are to "Define mass, volume, and density; identify the atom as the basic building block of matter and relate temperature changes to particle motion." Whoa, no wonder it is hard to be smarter than a fifth-grader. They are also preparing for the ARMT and the SATs by reviewing skills and taking practice tests.
We are glad to know the study of the primary documents involved with our national identity is a major component of the fifth-grade curriculum. For example, Mrs. Smith’s class is studying and discussing the Declaration of Independence and Mrs. Stejskal’s class is reading and discussing the preamble of the Constitution. On the fourth-grade wing there is a great deal of preparation for those most important tests -- ARMT and SATs. Now don’t get us wrong, the teachers are still introducing new material, but they are beginning the "Test Prep" in earnest; who can blame them -- there is a tremendous amount of information to review! During Math Extensions lessons, fourth-grade students were challenged with the Unifix Cube Build. Working in groups of three or four, students had to build a construction using 40 unifix cubes, which met certain requirements. The requirements were a review of measurement, angles, pattern and elapsed time, in addition to the skills of teamwork and planning. The fourth-grade GEP students did a fantastic job on their Mars Habitat plans. This week they are "prototyping — a model of the product is created and reviewed." Based on the uniqueness of the designs and the components added to deal with the harsh environment of Mars, some of these young engineers might want to apply for patents.
Mrs. Dumas wants to send a great big thank you to the student yearbook staff. These girls worked so hard to get this book to the publisher — taking picture, designing pages, retaking pictures when necessary and always being positive. The staff -- Sallie Fell, Cairo Plauche, Reagan Horsley, Caroline McLean, Peyton Weaver, Amelia McConnell, Anna Bailey and Caroline Davis — are in fifth grade and this was their first year on yearbook. Eleah Nokovich, a sixth-grader, worked on the 2009-2010 yearbook as a member of the photography staff, and this year did a fantastic job on the sixth-grade pages.
Spring testing is coming up, so don’t be absent. The ARMT Reading test will be Tuesday and the ARMT Math test will be Wednesday. The SAT-10 Reading test (all subtests) will be on March 29, and the SAT-10 Math test will be March 30. The OLSAT will be administered on March 31. Field Day is planned for April 1.
The jazz band recently played for the K Center Parade. The students that played were Austin West, Christopher Radney, Katie Brayer, John Aceves Torres, Megan Boyer, Daisy Wallace, Sam Formichella, Michael Hodge, Jack Rezner, Jacob Champion, Michael Galanti, Isabelle Moseley, Cecile Nicolson, Lakin Powell, Stone Tickle, Robbie Yeager, Adam Schrubbe, Colton Ruther and Jennifer Doolittle.
Are you interested learning about computers, web design, graphic design, digital photograph, engineering, or problem solving? Are you willing to commit to a team and be a part of an effort to achieve them? If you are, Technology Club (TSA) is probably right for your enrichment at the high school. If you want more information see Mr. Hughes in room 24 before the end of this week.
Congratulations to the A-Z Winners. Hannah Lynn Brown, Parker Normand and CJ Pickens got Astounding. Anne Barre’ and Garrett Pharez got Bananas. Falon Bemis and Milan Vira got Cheerful. Teagan Frank and Weston Beck got Determined. Denielle Tetro, Brook Bellamy, and Ike Bennstrom got Enthusiastic. Tai Fahlberg, Brooke Miller, and Bailey Daniels got Festive. Lexy Pierce and Jared Blount got Genuine. McKinzey Dean and Caleb Casolaro got Hardworking. Katelyn Hayes and Alex Green got Influential. Chloe Latture and Luke Hembree got Jazzy. Sophie Coppock and Zac Hill got Knowledgeable. Kennedy Carnley and Nate Faust got Loyal. Margaret Adams and Box Bennstrom got Magnificent. Lindsey Price and Austin West got Noticeable. Merritt Gambino and Tyler West got Outgoing. Mary Emma Rockwell and Walker smith got Practically Perfect. Hannah Herrington and Bo Boswell got Quipster (jokester). Brantley Jerkins and Rip Merrritt got Reputable. Savannah Shuey and Alex Baggett got Smiley. Emma Walker and Pierce Banker got Talented. Sidney White and Grey Jackson got Unstoppable. Te’a Hall and Wes Cain got Vivacious. Jordan Fulkerson and Charlie Kittrell got Wondrous. Louisa Whitmire and Ben Graham got X-tra Special. Laura Jane Crocker and Bob Banks got Younique.Ellen Gill and Patrick Lawhon got Zappy (lively).
Mrs. Loper’s class went to the Pelican’s Nest and learned all about sea turtles.
As the third grade prepares for testing Mrs. Whatley helps them get ready with a song called "Let’s Test!" Also the students will be provided the opportunity to listen to selections by Mozart which have been said to unlock the brain and prepare them for testing.
On March 11, Mrs. Ikner’s second-grade class, along with other second-grade classes at Fairhope Elementary, enjoyed presenting their annual Historical Wax Museum. Students enjoyed researching, dressing as, and putting themselves "in the shoes" of their historical figure of choice. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends were invited to enjoy learning a bit of history in a fun-filled environment.
Mrs. LeFever’s class is learning about Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day. We will end our week with a potato picnic where the students will choose toppings for their own baked potatoes.
Mrs. Bowling’s third-grade class enjoyed working with Study Island in preparation for their SAT test. Study Island is completely web-based. Students can use it at school or home, and they can study and learn at their own pace.
It’s testing season at FES. All third-grade students will be taking state assessments on March 22, 23, 29, 30, and 31. It is very important that your child come prepared — eat a protein-filled energy breakfast, get plenty of playtime (no homework during these two weeks), and make sure you get 8-10 hours of sleep each night. It will be very important to be on time because testing make-up days are limited. The school will call home if your child is not at school.
Mrs. Arnold’s class is pumped about ARMT testing next week. We have been preparing all year and are ready to show what we know.
Mrs. Dilsaver’s class went on an aviation field trip last Thursday. They visited the Fairhope Airport, a grass strip at Ray’s Roost, and the Aviation Hangar at the Battleship. They saw many of the things they had been studying in class, like the parts of a plane, the different areas in an airport, and different kinds of military aircraft. This week they are busy writing thank you letters to everyone for making the field trip possible.
The Parthenon Speakers for this week at Daphne High School were wildlife rehab specialists Stacy and Amanda from Critter Control, Stephanie Constantine from Constantine’s Human Resources, Tracie Byrne for the University of South Alabama and the Daphne High School Peer Mentors. There was also a special guest speaker who spoke to a small group of girls about date rape.
The prom will be held April 2 at the Daphne Civic Center. The special night begins at 8 p.m. The DHS Battle of The Bands winner will be among those providing entertainment for prom participants. Tickets to the prom are on sale now and will continue through April 1. For tickets purchased through March 25, the cost is $25 for an individual and $50 for a couple and for tickets purchased March 28 through April 1 the cost is $30 for an individual and $60 for a couple.
Outside date forms are due by March 30. Ms. Bolton has the outside date forms. The forms must be completed in full and submitted to Assistant Principal Joe Roh in the new wing office. For more information about the DHS prom, please contact Ms. Dabney at pdabney@bcbe.org or Ms. Bolton at nbolton@bcbe.org.
Students are being encouraged to participate in the University of Alabama’s Engineering department’s summer computer camps. The summer camps are offered to students who are currently in the ninth through 11th grade. The web-based application may be completed online and must be submitted by April 22. Camps include introduction to programming with JAVA, a robotics program and an Android smart phone programming camp. Applications are available at www.cs.us.edu/outreach/camps/. Please see your guidance counselor for more information.
The GSC is now taking applications for membership. Girls interested in joining the club should pick up an application in the main office or in the new wing office. They need to complete the application and bring it with them to the March 21 meeting in the library. The meeting starts at 3:15 p.m. Please see Mrs. Schlotterbeck for additional information or email her at pschlotterbeck@bcbe.org.
Several key dates and deadlines are fast approaching for those DHS seniors wanting to apply for scholarships. Seniors and their parents are encouraged to visit the DHS website at www.daphnehs.com. Specific scholarship information is available by visiting the website and clicking on the provided senior and scholarship links.
The 2010 6A state football champions were honored Sunday at the Daphne Civic Center. A near capacity crowd of well over 700 people attended the banquet and championship ring ceremony. Seniors Daniel Coole and Lily Dunn were honored with the highest grade point average for the football team and cheer squad. Seniors Israel Lamprakes, Russ Mosley, Pierce Parker, Michael Pierce, Rod Tate and Kevin Wilson were named the 2010 permanent "Team Captains." The highlight of the evening was the conclusion when with a drum roll the players opened their state championship rings.
The Daphne State Champions license plate is now here. The license plates are $15 each and may be purchased in the main office. They feature the final score, DHS 7 and Hoover 6, and show the Trojans 15-0 record. Proceeds will benefit the DHS football program.
The Fat Tuesday Soccer Game for Charity took place March 8 at Jubilee Stadium in Daphne was a huge success. The community turned out in a big way to support their Daphne Trojans as well as participate in the event for charity. The soccer matches that pitted cross-town rivals Daphne against Fairhope ended in a win for the Daphne varsity girls and unfortunately a loss for the DHS varsity boys. But, the real winners were ARC of Greater New Orleans and the local community members who contributed to the charity event.
Daphne clearly won the Mardi Gras bead challenge with bins overflowing with Mardi Gras celebration beads. Both Daphne and Fairhope fans donated over 700 pounds of unwanted Mardi Gras beads that were collected at the game and later brought over to New Orleans to be sorted by ARC. ARC is an organization that assists people with intellectual disabilities. The donated beads will create jobs for people with intellectual disabilities.
The soccer programs are now available for purchase. The program features individual player and team photos, coach photos and biographies, roster and game schedules and senior and student "shout-outs." The programs cost $5 each and all proceeds go to benefit the DHS soccer program. To purchase a program, please contact Lisa Fiddler at lisa.fiddler@att.net. Programs will also be on sale during all JV and varsity home games. Check at the concession stand.
The Diamond Girls bake sale is in full swing. Drop by the softball fields at 6 p.m. today and pick up some fresh baked goods. Proceeds will benefit the Daphne High School girls softball program.
The DHS rainy day gymnasium schedule has been finalized. Spring sports will be sharing the school for practices when it rains. Please see the coaches for the schedule that includes time for soccer, track and softball.
By Morgan Cannon, Rachel Jernigan, Emma Mills, Sydney Murphy and Jordan Rodgers
FCCLA held a "Pennies for Puppies" fundraiser, which will benefit the Baldwin County Humane Society. During the fundraiser there was a little competition to see which homeroom could raise the most money. In first place was Mr. Kinard’s homeroom.
FCCLA officers have been elected. They are Jacob Stephens, president; Lanier Sandefur, vice president; and Maisie Bartle, secretary. Picture Day was March 2. This was an out of uniform day.
Proofs will be sent home soon, and parents can order pictures from the proofs. The eighth-grade students went on field trip this week to the Saenger Theatre to see the following plays performed: "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Poe, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Irving, "The Monkey’s Paw" by Jacobs, "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, and "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" by Twain. Afterwards, they enjoyed a picnic at the Battleship Park.
State testing begins next week. Students at DMS have worked very hard to prepare for this test. The results from these tests will become a part of each student’s permanent records and will be used to make educational decisions for each student. Please make sure that students are at school each day and that they arrive on time. Please make all doctor’s and dentist’s appointments after noon to insure testing attendance. Remember a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast helps testing performance. Students will not have a special breakfast served each morning this year; however, regular breakfasts will be served in the cafeteria for $1.
Students, don’t forget your No. 2 pencils. The testing administration days will be as follows: Tuesday, ARMT Reading (Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test); Wednesday, ARMT Math; March 29, SAT10 Reading (Stanford Achievement Test 10th edition); March 30, SAT 10 Math; March 31, OLSAT (Otis Lennon School Ability Test), April 5, ASA for seventh (Alabama Science Assessment ).
By McKenzie Hunn, Jackson Meadows, Ansley Salmon, Mallori Sanders, Shelby Stewart and Holly Yazdi
The end of the third quarter was Tuesday.[cov: March 15th: ] Report cards will come home on March 25.
Thank you to the DES PTA. This week the parents, students, teachers and staff celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week. The PTA put together a great week full of fun activities and the teachers and staff would like to say a great big thank you for all they have done to make certain all the teachers and staff felt especially appreciated this week.
Mrs. Dowdy and the Golden Tones performed at the annual Music Extravaganza this past Tuesday. The students represented DES very well and should be proud of their performance.
Ms. Jackson’s class is on a deep-sea adventure. The students have learned all about coral reefs and rocky shores and their inhabitants. They have also been creating their own personal oceans. They are looking forward to their field trip to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Estuarium so they can see and touch fabulous sea critters.
Ms. McGinty’s class is "under the sea" for the next two weeks, painting their favorite ocean animals on T-shirts, learning about all the animals, their habitats and favorite foods, and even learning the Hermit Crab Cha-Cha! The students will even make beautiful sand castings. The class can hardly wait until their field trip to Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
Mrs. D. Smith and Ms. V. Smith’s students are learning about sea life. They are anxious to be scuba divers and discover many interesting sea creatures. They will be visiting the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and it will be an unforgettable experience.
Mr. Ayres’ class is busy writing. They just finished their "Seussical" books and now are searching for another good idea for their journals. They are getting ready to learn about money and telling time.
Mrs. Csakvary’s class is ready to dive into the last quarter of first grade. They still have a lot of fun activities and hard work ahead of them, but they are well prepared to finish the job. They look forward to the April field trip to see the Blue Angels fly; it should be a great adventure.
In Mrs. Pierce’s first-grade class the students are learning how to count money. Poetry is helping the students easily learn the name of the coin and its value. The students are anxious about learning to count change to buy items from their classroom store.
First-grade students in Mrs. Riel’s class are working in math groups and centers. They are also working hard practicing their math facts.
Mrs. Scheller’s first-graders want to say, "Welcome back to Mrs. Scheller!" She is returning from maternity leave. Thank you to Mr. Osborne who did a super job keeping things up and running while she was gone.
Mrs. Conner would like to congratulate Aidan Whitfield and Sydney Imperato for being the Principal Picks for the month of March. The class is busy studying dinosaurs in their room this month. They are excited about getting to work with fossils.
Mrs. Scharwath’s class is learning about plants. What is the life cycle of a plant? Well, the students dug deep and looked closely at just how a plant grows. They planted a lima bean and are observing the changes. How tall will it grow? Will they see the roots? In just a few short days they will find out.
Mrs. Stembridge’s students have been learning about American symbols. The students compared the character traits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The students are happy to know that they share a lot of the same traits as those two presidents.
Mrs. Utsey’s class has been learning how to read tables and graphs in math. The students had their AR goal celebration for all those who made their third quarter AR goals. Congratulations to Christian Reed who was chosen as the Shining Star of the Week.
Carolyn Barrera is Ms. Bryant’s student of the week. Congratulations. The class is very busy getting ready for SAT testing next week.
Third-graders in Mrs. Dickson’s class are working hard getting ready for SAT and ARMT testing. They are also doing a theme on Africa since they learned about Africa and earned money for "Dig Deep, Give Well" recently.
Mrs. Megginson’s class enjoyed a fun day in Fairhope visiting with their Pen Pals from Fairhope Elementary. They had fun writing to them all year and then finally getting to meet them face-to-face.
Mrs. Moorer’s class has a busy week ahead of them. They are getting ready for testing, which is exciting and makes us a little nervous.
All third-graders who reached their AR Reading Goal for the third quarter will celebrate their success Friday. These students will be treated to treats from chocolate fountains and a viewing of the original "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."
In P.E., students are learning soccer skills and rules with coaches Davis and Davis. Don’t forget, Snow Wizard is Wednesday.
Mrs. Nolfe’s third-grade Project Jubilee classes are making their final stop in Italy this week. The students have studied many, varied, unusual and fascinating things about Italy. This week the students will be designing and baking their own pizzas. Mrs. Nolfe also brought in a special treat for the students to try, homemade chocolate chip spumoni cookies. They will also be making Pasta Pets. The classes have certainly enjoyed studying about Italy-Arrivederci Italia. Mrs. Nolfe would like to wish the third-grade students the best of luck as they prepare to take the ARMT and OLSAT assessments over the next two weeks. Project Jubilee classes will return to their regular schedule after testing is completed.
Thank you to all who supported the library cookie dough fundraiser. The money will be "put back to work."
The 2010-11 yearbooks are on sale. Cost is $30 each. If paying by cash, money must be in an envelope with student name and teacher name. If paying by check, it must have at least a phone number (driver’s license number would help), student name and teacher name. Since there is a limited amount ordered, don’t be left out and order yours today.
Now it is time to nominate your favorite teacher for the RBC Bank December tribute awards. Complete a nomination form (found at http://www.rbcbankusa.com/tribute/) telling why your favorite teacher should be nominated. RBC Bank is recognizing the best educators all year long with two tribute periods and 100 winners. Nominations submitted after March 13 will be considered for the December tribute awards.
Project Jubilee has formed a technology study group that will meet on Thursday’s every week. The students leave at 3 p.m. from their classrooms to go to computer lab 1. They stay until 4:15. They learn about computers, scanners, software, and research skills. Their goal is to help the Black Education Museum located right here on campus to create a great reference website with resources about the community and Mr. Walker Carroll who our school is named after.
Dates to remember: March 22 is testing for ARMT Reading and March 23 is testing for ARMT Math. March 23 is also Spirit Night at Beef O’Brady’s from 5-9 p.m. March 24 is Pizza Snack Day. March 25 is when report cards come out and the fifth grade field trip to the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. March 29-31 is SAT and OLSAT testing on campus. April 1 is our Special Olympics send off and the fourth-grade trip to the Playhouse. April 4-8, the National Elementary Honor Society is sponsoring an Egg Collection. More information to come. On April 5, there is ASA testing for fifth grade. On April 6, there will be a "Socked it to Testing" Hop for all students who were present for and putting forth 100-percent effort during testing. On April 8, with a donation to the school’s Relay for Life efforts, students may participate in a Bright Future by wearing bright clothes with a $1 donation to the school’s Relay for Life efforts. Our annual Spring Fling is the evening of April 8 from 5:30 until 8 p.m.
Students had a busy week this week as Monday and Tuesday were the days of mid-term exams. Not only did the exams make this week a busy one, but many clubs and organizations had activities and meetings scheduled.
The dance team tryouts have been rescheduled. The clinic is now going to be held April 11 at 3:15 p.m. in the band room. Dance team auditions will be April 13 at 3:15 p.m. All forms and the $15 tryout fee are due April 11. An updated information letter can be found outside the band room.
Any student who has completed at least Algebra I, has either taken or is currently enrolled in another math class, and has maintained a 3.0 GPA or above in all of his or her math classes is eligible for membership in the SFHS Math Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta. Eligible students should see Mrs. Freeman in room 147 for more information.
The National French Exam will be held Wednesday. A study session has been scheduled for today, but students who wish to have more practice may let Mrs. Daniels know and schedule an after school session before the test. The test has been organized by Mrs. Ashby Daniels and Natalie Carlisle, the National French Honor Society President and students from all levels of French are eligible to take the test.
Any National French Honor Society member or French Club member should stop by Mrs. Daniels’s room to pick up information regarding a field trip to New Orleans. Space is limited, so students should pick up the information as soon as possible!
The National Spanish Exam will be held Tuesday and Wednesday during second block in the library computer lab. Any student that is taking the exam should check the bulletin board outside of Mr. Sebastiani’s room to see when he or she is scheduled to take it. Another practice session will be held today from 3:15 to 4 p.m.
Any National Honor Society member who needs service hours can sign up to help with the Spanish Fort Elementary School Field Day on April 15. Interested students can sign up with Ms. Coate, but there is a limit of 15 students.
Applications are now being taken for next year’s Channel 12 News Crew. Rising juniors and seniors who think they would be a great reporter or would like to work behind the camera or in the control room should contact Mr. Overstreet for more information.
Tickets for the Miss SFHS Pageant are now on sale. The price is $10 and they may be purchased from any contestant. The pageant will be held on April 8 at the Daphne United Methodist Church community life building.
Volunteers are needed for Project Linus. These volunteers will be sewing quilts on March 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the FACS room. Students can sign up on the bulletin board outside of Mrs. Ojard’s room to volunteer for this community service project.
Thomas Hospital Auxiliary Junior Volunteer applications are now available in the guidance department. Applications must be received no later than April 27.
Congratulations to Dawn Nelson, who has been elected as a state officer for FCCLA. Dawn will serve as a state officer for the 2011-12 school year and will be an ambassador for FCCLA at local, regional, state and national events. She will be attending the national FCCLA leadership conference in Anaheim, Calif., in July of 2011 with her advisor, Mrs. Ojard.
Congratulations to FCCLA competitors in state competition. Kelli Mundell and Claire Lary won a gold medal in their Chapter Showcase event. Lauren Grobe and Grace Eagleson won a silver medal in their Focus on Children event. Aren Valrie won a gold medal in the Applied Technology event. In addition, Aren placed first overall in the state and will be competing at the national meeting this summer in Anaheim, California. Niah Rollins and Felicia Jones also attended the state meeting and assisted with judging for STAR events. FCCLA members were accompanied by their advisors, Mrs. Ojard and Mrs. Bernasconi and also chaperoned by Stephanie Nelson, parent. SFHS FCCLA traveled to Montgomery on a bus with a delegation of students and teachers from across Baldwin County including Central Baldwin Middle School and Robertsdale High School.
Spanish Fort Elementary would like to acknowledge all of the hard work and dedication of the PTA for the Bidding of the Bulls last weekend. We have such a supportive community and we appreciate that. It was a very nice evening and the funds collected will us to better educate our children.
We will be conducting our state testing for the next two weeks. Please get the children in the bed early and send them to school well nourished so that they can show what they know.
In kindergarten this week, we will learn about the letter /Ee/ and its sound. We are having fun learning about money and each coin’s value. Our unit is on the rain forest. The kids are excited to learn about animals, birds, and creepy crawlers in the rain forest. The students are enjoying learning and creating the different types of creatures in the rain forest.
First-grade students have been very busy. We wrote about how to catch a leprechaun. We will make special hats to wear on St. Patrick’s Day. The boys and girls are almost ready for our "Salute to Broadway." We are practicing every day. We will perform for our parents on Tuesday.
Third-grade students are actively preparing for the ARMT, SAT 10, and LSAT. There are simple things parents can do at home to help their child’s scores soar: have your child get plenty of rest the night before the test; make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast filled with foods high in protein; make sure your child is prepared with sharpened pencils and an eraser; come to school on time, so your child isn’t rushed in the morning; and encourage your child. They will do great!
Fourth grade is gearing up for ARMT and SAT testing. This week fifth grade is learning about sound and light in science. In social studies, students are learning about the early republic and the important events during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency. Students are learning about polygons and quadrilaterals in math along with customary and metric units of measurement. Fifth-graders are also preparing for the ARMT and SAT testing which starts next Tuesday.
Mrs. Nolfe’s third-grade Project Jubilee classes are making their final stop in Italy this week. The students have studied many, varied, unusual and fascinating things about Italy. This week the students will be designing and baking their own pizzas. Mrs. Nolfe also brought in a special treat for the students to try homemade chocolate chip spumoni cookies. They will also be making Pasta Pets. The classes have certainly enjoyed studying about Italy-Arrivederci Italia! Mrs. Nolfe would like to wish the third-grade students the best of luck as they prepare to take the ARMT and OLSAT assessments over the next two weeks. Project Jubilee classes will return to their regular schedule after testing is completed.
Fourth and fifth-grade Project Jubilee students will be going on a field trip to the Eastern Shore Art Center next Thursday for a lesson on Leonardo da Vinci. They are also researching a famous Italian and will be making presentations to the class in costume.
Mrs. Fillingim’s kindergarten class has been extremely busy. We kicked our week off with celebrating Dr. Seuss and his birthday.
On Monday we all dressed in silly socks and read "Fox in Socks." On Tuesday, we read "Daisy Head Maisy" and "Ten Apples Up On Top." Then the girls made and wore hats with daisies and the boys made and wore hats with apples. We also read "Green Eggs and Ham." After reading that book we made real green eggs and ham to celebrate. Then on Wednesday we read many more Dr. Seuss books but ended our day reading "Happy Birthday To You!" and our class enjoyed singing in memory of Dr. Seuss while wearing Dr. Seuss birthday hats and eating a very special snack in his honor. Also, as a class we researched on line to find out how old Dr. Seuss would be. He would have turned 107 years old!
We also have learned many important facts about Mardi Gras, including the history of Mardi Gras, how the parades work, how the horses are trained and much more. We made our own jester hats to wear in our "Krewe of Kindergarten Parade." Everyone brought in throws for this special day for our parade at school. Parents, grandparents, and the entire school went home with plenty of throws. One of our math lessons this week was to graph our favorite moon pie. The fairly new mint moon pie won. Our special snack on Friday was a "King Cake," which everyone enjoyed. One of our friends got the baby and now he will have to provide the next "King Cake." It is awesome to be a "Kindergartener at Rockwell Elementary School!"
Mrs. Ducote’s fourth-grade class has been very busy. The year 2011 has started off with lots of fun things. January and February were great months because the annual fourth-grade field trip to Montgomery was in January and a DBAE field trip to the Greek Orthodox Church was in February. March is the beginning of SAT and ARMT testing preparations. Students are working hard to stay focused and put into place successful testing tips. April will be here in no time and all students will get to enjoy spring break! The end of the school year in May will be here before we know it. The months of August through December proved to be successful and busy and we are hoping that January through May will be the best ever to make this a fantastic year.
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