Hi Families!

Thank you for all who came to this year's student-led conference in Kindergarten. The children were very excited to how you their classroom and celebrate their learning. If anyone would like an additional conference, please let me know and we can set up a time that works for you.

Last week, COSI visited our school and provided the children with engaging, hands-on experiences. COSI On Wheels is the traveling outreach program of COSI that engages the students with a dynamic opening assembly and fun, hands-on science activities aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards and the National Science Education Standards. There were 10 stations set up with different activities, encouraging the children to explore with different concepts of chemistry. They were able to create light, test objects to see if they would float or sink, write secret messages to each other using invisible ink, testing liquids to see if they were acids or bases, and so much more. The most popular activity with the children was the making of ooey, gooey, slime, which is not surprising to me at all! Aidan came up to me with a giant smile on his face and said "this is the best day of my life!" It was such a fun day. Thank you to Shelly Penrod and Jenny Neel for helping out with the stations! Here is a slide show of their learning:

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For our project time, the students have been investigating birds and whether or not rain is harmful or helpful for birds. This question was developed after the student's made their own rain gauges and measured how much rain they had collected. They just weren't sure what animals, especially birds, do when it rains. The students are choosing what bird they want to investigate, and are in the middle of creating the bird. Some students chose to use recycled materials to build their bird, and others are sewing a bird using felt and a needle. Kaydence really enjoys taking that time to write in her journal about birds and how "pretty" they can be. Jordan and Andrew like to go to the observation window and use the binoculars to see if there are any birds they can identify using a guide for reference. Because of their interest in water and birds, I see this investigation going far!






Jordan and Andrew identifying the birds in their own school yard.


I would also like to give a BIG thank you to Mr. Capoun, Marlo's dad, for he rototilled the Kindergarten garden soil to prepare for the growth of seeds. The garden is going to be a "fairy tale" garden, incorporating many plants and vegetables that are seen in popular fairy tales. We are so fortunate for his willingness and time! Thank you!

Everyone have a safe and relaxing spring break!