Elementary School Parent Bulletin – April 21, 2008

IMPORTANT DATES:

Tue – Wed, April 22-23	Book Swap
Wed. – Fri., April 23-25	ADCA Swimming Tournament
Thursday, May 1	Labor Day Holiday: No School
Friday, May 2	FDR Holiday: No School
Mon – Fri, May 5-9	Student Parent Teacher Conferences (12:20 dismissal)
Thurs – Fri, May 15-16	Civic Holidays due to ALC-UE Summit: No School

LIBRARY NEWS:

The Book Swap is this Tuesday and Thursday, April 22 and 23! Students who brought in books for the swap will have the first chance to purchase with their tickets on Tuesday morning. After that, anyone can purchase books for 1 ticket or 2 soles. Teachers are encouraged to bring their classes to the swap, so send a little money with your children to purchase books. We've got a great selection!

SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING: First Graders worked on a cross-grade activity with Eighth Grade Students!

First graders have been learning about the three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. The purpose of this activity was to find out what will happen to a balloon after we mixed vinegar and baking soda.

First graders went through the scientific method process with the help of the eighth graders. They had a problem or question, they developed a hypothesis, they went over the procedure, and finally came up with conclusions.

First graders were amazed to see how the balloon inflated due to the chemical reaction and the gases.