Science Fair

Welcome Back! We hope you enjoyed your Winter Break and were able to spend time with friends and family for the holidays. Remember, you should be researching what topic you will do for your Science Fair project. 

Here is the timeline for the extent of the project:

Week 1: January 2-11, 2013

·     Decide on topic and develop “testable” question 

·     Background research on topic

Week 2: January 14-17, 2013

·     Hypothesis/prediction and problem statement due

·     Determine materials, gather/purchase

·     Set up project, begin to collect data

Week 3: January 22-25, 2013

·     Gather supplies/prepare project display

·     Prepare oral presentation for classroom

Week 4: January 28-30, 2013

·       Deliver project display to school/present to class (PROJECTS DUE JANUARY 30th!)

February 7, 2013 Science Night at NBE (All student projects will be on display!)

Be sure to check out any of the following websites for project ideas or see Miss Fisher:

• http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
• http://chemistry.about.com/od/sciencefairprojects/a/sciproelem.htm
• http://www.hometrainingtools.com/elementary-project-ideas/a/1308/
• http://mgonline.com/experimentsforkids.html http://www.reachoutmichigan.org/funexperiments
• http://www.familieswithpurpose.com/funwithgas.html http://www.stevespanglerscience.com
• http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/index.html
• http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html
  
  Also, don't forget the PTA is selling White Tri-fold 36” X 48” Science Project Boards for $4.00 if you need one!

Happy Holidays!

We sure hope you enjoy the holidays! See you in the New Year! School resumes on Wednesay, January 2nd.

Polar Express Pajama Party!

We will have our Polar Express, Pajamas & Pizza Party on Friday, December 14th!  We look forward to enjoying hot cocoa, cookies and pizza in honor of the holidays. Students- Don't forget to bring in your $2!

Well students, it's time to shine! You have been working so hard to run laps on our track each day we go outside for recess. Our official Mile Run with Coach Rhodin will take place this week during normal PE time (12:40-1:25). Miss Fisher's homeroom tests tomorrow: Wednesday, Nov. 14th and Mr. Gray's homeroom will test Friday, Nov. 16th.

We know you are ready to do your best! Please remember to wear layered clothing in case you get hot while running and comfortable shoes/sneakers. You also should plan to bring yourself a bottled water for that day. We are so excited! Please remember to tell your parents they are welcome to come and cheer for you!

Student "Mock Election"

Students,

Today we will see what it's like to "vote" for our President! Click here to submit your vote.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dC1ZZVE0a2l2LTJpdnp6VzRrRFE0TUE6MQ

On the real Election Day tomorrow, we will find out who the majority of students selected to be our President.

Class Thanksgiving Feast

On Tuesday, November 20, we would like to invite you and our homerooms to enjoy a class feast following Thanksgiving traditions. We are asking that you send in at least one family favorite prepared dish to share with the class. We will also need volunteers to help set up and clean up for the feast. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are able to help and what you can bring! (Don’t forget to send in a serving spoon as well!) In previous years, we’ve had items such as mashed potatoes, casseroles, macaroni & cheese, stuffing, fried chicken, turkey, corn breads, desserts, etc.

Please return the bottom portion of the letter stapled into your child's planner about the feast and let us know if you are able to join/ bring in something! Thank you.