This week, Fourth Grade (finally) got to sit down to design their ‘home structures.’ Working in three groups, the students came up with their own independent designs based on structural concepts we studied in Social Studies and Science classes this year.
The three teams worked to come up with the best combination of elements that they could come up with, using research they’d done on the adobe, thatch, igloo and sod-based dwellings of Native Americans and early settlers.
In the pictures below, students try to put their ideas on paper to illustrate their ideas for their fellow students.
Meanwhile, In Math Class…
Students worked their way through learning about rays, angles, points, and everything between (no irony intended). Fourth grade math used geo-boards (plastic squares with pegs that allow rubber bands to be mounted on them) to experiment with bisecting, perpendicular, and parallel lines.
They also played a game in which contestants tried to ‘box in’ as many squares as possible, as quickly as possible, using parallel and perpendicular lines. (See the video below for the students in action!)
Project Of The Week!
Hush Hush & On The QT
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Field Day Chaperons Needed!
Wednesday, May 23rd Ms Molly will need a few parents to help with Field Day on Wednesday, May 23rd, with the following tasks: 1) Three parents to help her with planning, food, and set up (starting at 9:30 AM) 2) About eight parents to help the kids with the games (From 12:45 -3:00 PM) If you are interested in helping, let us know what your availability is by using the sign up link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090F45A4A72DA7FB6-field1 or you can send an email to parentassociation@pacificnorthern.org |
Ice Cream Social Volunteers Needed!
Wednesday, May 23rd Parent volunteers are needed to help serve ice cream treats during the Ice Cream Social starting around 3 PM. We are also looking for a parent who can pick up our Ice Cream treats at Tastee Freez and deliver them to school.Sign up for the Ice Cream Social at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f45a4a72da7fb6-field1 or send an email to the parent association at: parentassociation@pacificnorthern.org |
Wednesday, May 23rd, 6:30pmWe are fast approaching our 8th grade graduation! This is the time of year where our 8th graders prepare a speech to talk about their time at PNA, their hopes for the future, and/or their journey to becoming the well-rounded young adults they have become before heading to high school. We encourage current parents of all grades to attend and see our graduating class off in style, as well as get a picture of what graduation for their child will look like.
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Volunteer Opportunities
LOTS of chances in May to get involved!May 17th – End-of-the-year Potluck Picnic (see above for details!) May 24th – Field Day (see above for details) May 24th – Ice Cream Social (see above for details) May 25th – Educational materials garage sale May 29th – Moving day May 30th – Moving day June 1st – Garage sale June 2nd – Garage sale June 3rd-8th – BIG moving weekIf you would like to volunteer for any days or times, please email Tabitha – it’s very helpful for us! |
Let’s Paint!
Sunday, May 20thWe still have 2 slots available for the Let’s Paint party with Ms. Jaeger! Seats are $100 each, and the party will be held on May 20th.Please email Annie if you would like to purchase a seat, or if you have questions. |
Special BONUS Picture!
