Wednesday, February 18, 2009
WE HAVE A CLASS HOTTIE!
I didn't know we had a class hottie! Check out Tyler in his Valentine Day shirt!
VALENTINE'S DAY!
FROM OUR VALENTINE POLL, THE THING WE LIKE BEST ABOUT VALENTINE'S DAY WAS THAT IT WAS ON A SATURDAY THIS YEAR!
THAT WAS FOLLOWED BY GIVING AND RECEIVING VALENTINE'S, AND LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 6TH GRADE VALENTINE'S DANCE NEXT YEAR!
MRS. POPE DANCING WITH HER SON, NATHAN, AT THE 6TH GRADE VALENTINE'S DANCE.
HERE WE ARE PLAYING VALENTINE BINGO. THE CUTE HEARTS ON SOME OF THE DESKS ARE OUR VALENTINE FOLDERS.
WE PLAYED A GAME WHERE WE HAD TO TRY TO UNWRAP CHOCOLATE BARS WITH PLASTIC KNIVES, THEN IT AS MUCH AS WE COULD BEFORE THE PERSON FLIPPING 3 COINS GOT ALL HEADS OR ALL TAILS!
THAT WAS FOLLOWED BY GIVING AND RECEIVING VALENTINE'S, AND LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 6TH GRADE VALENTINE'S DANCE NEXT YEAR!
MRS. POPE DANCING WITH HER SON, NATHAN, AT THE 6TH GRADE VALENTINE'S DANCE.
HERE WE ARE PLAYING VALENTINE BINGO. THE CUTE HEARTS ON SOME OF THE DESKS ARE OUR VALENTINE FOLDERS.
WE PLAYED A GAME WHERE WE HAD TO TRY TO UNWRAP CHOCOLATE BARS WITH PLASTIC KNIVES, THEN IT AS MUCH AS WE COULD BEFORE THE PERSON FLIPPING 3 COINS GOT ALL HEADS OR ALL TAILS!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS!
A FEW STUDENTS IN OUR CLASS WON AT THE SCIENCE FAIR! HONORABLE MENTION WENT TO THE FOLLOWING:
TYLER AND HIS PARTNER
BEN AND HIS PARTNER
ADDIE AND HER PARTNER
THOSE WHO WILL ADVANCE TO THE DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, AT PLEASANT GROVE HIGH SCHOOL ARE:
RYAN K AND HIS PARTNER
CAITLIN AND HER PARTNER.
MADELEINE
KELI
TYLER AND HIS PARTNER
BEN AND HIS PARTNER
ADDIE AND HER PARTNER
THOSE WHO WILL ADVANCE TO THE DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, AT PLEASANT GROVE HIGH SCHOOL ARE:
RYAN K AND HIS PARTNER
CAITLIN AND HER PARTNER.
MADELEINE
KELI
SCIENCE FAIR 2009
Our Science Fair was held on Thursday, February 12. We have been working hard on our projects for six weeks! We were judged on the following:
Following the Scientific Method
Appearance
Communication with the judges
Special thanks to our judges: Paul, John, Linda, Tyler, Debbie, and Cristie.
Elizabeth and Kailani were trying to find out which liquid dissolves aspirin fastest---Diet Coke, of course!
Emily and Linzey were teaching us how to make recycled paper.
Wyatt and Ryan W. found that the Energizer battery lasts the longest!
Katie and her partner wanted to know which balls bounced higher---rubber, or leather.
Ryan K. and his partner thought that children who could read could get the childproof caps off of pill bottles the best, because they could read the directions. But that didn't matter, because they wouldn't read the directions anyway!
We all knew Elly and Eli would be partners! They did an experiment on getting a whole egg into a jar.
Addie and her partner had a project titled, "Whoo's In the Food Chain?" They opened owl pellets to see what they ate! Where do you get owl pellets? Online, of course!
Tyler and his partner thought it would be fun to see if they minds were affected by lack of sleep. During a sleep over, they did tests with reading, math, and memory. After staying up 5 hours after their bedtime, they were tested again. At 7:00 a.m., they got up and did the tests again. Reading and math were not affected, but memory was! So if you can't remember things, you're probably not getting enough sleep!
LUKE WANTED TO KNOW IF AN EARTHWORM WOULD SURVIVE AFTER BEING CUT IN HALF. OF COURSE! THEY HAVE 5 HEARTS!
WHICH FRUIT PRODUCES THE HIGHEST VOLTAGE? IT'S NOT A CITRUS FRUIT LIKE YOU WOULD THINK, IT'S AN APPLE! KADEN DID A GREAT JOB ON HIS PROJECT!
GAVIN AND HIS PARTNER, GREG (WHO WAS ABSENT THE DAY OF THE SCIENCE FAIR), WANTED TO KNOW WHICH PAPER AIRPLANES FLY THE BEST.
CAITLIN AND HER PARTNER HAD A GREAT PROJECT TITLED "WHO SAYS ALL SHADOWS ARE BLACK?"
LIZ TESTED THE BOILING POINTS OF DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS.
HOW TO USE A SOLAR POWERED BUILDING WAS THE PROJECT OF BEN AND HIS PARTNER.
SARAH HAD A FUN PROJECT ON WHICH ANIMAL WAS EASIEST TO TAKE CARE OF---CATS OR DOGS.
BRANDON AND BROOK DID THEIR PROJECT ON THE GAUSSIAN GUN.
KELI WANTED TO KNOW WHAT BIRDS LIKE TO EAT. EACH BIRD LIKED DIFFERENT ITEMS, BUT NONE OF THEM LIKED A MIXTURE.
Following the Scientific Method
Appearance
Communication with the judges
Special thanks to our judges: Paul, John, Linda, Tyler, Debbie, and Cristie.
Elizabeth and Kailani were trying to find out which liquid dissolves aspirin fastest---Diet Coke, of course!
Emily and Linzey were teaching us how to make recycled paper.
Wyatt and Ryan W. found that the Energizer battery lasts the longest!
Katie and her partner wanted to know which balls bounced higher---rubber, or leather.
Ryan K. and his partner thought that children who could read could get the childproof caps off of pill bottles the best, because they could read the directions. But that didn't matter, because they wouldn't read the directions anyway!
We all knew Elly and Eli would be partners! They did an experiment on getting a whole egg into a jar.
Addie and her partner had a project titled, "Whoo's In the Food Chain?" They opened owl pellets to see what they ate! Where do you get owl pellets? Online, of course!
Tyler and his partner thought it would be fun to see if they minds were affected by lack of sleep. During a sleep over, they did tests with reading, math, and memory. After staying up 5 hours after their bedtime, they were tested again. At 7:00 a.m., they got up and did the tests again. Reading and math were not affected, but memory was! So if you can't remember things, you're probably not getting enough sleep!
LUKE WANTED TO KNOW IF AN EARTHWORM WOULD SURVIVE AFTER BEING CUT IN HALF. OF COURSE! THEY HAVE 5 HEARTS!
WHICH FRUIT PRODUCES THE HIGHEST VOLTAGE? IT'S NOT A CITRUS FRUIT LIKE YOU WOULD THINK, IT'S AN APPLE! KADEN DID A GREAT JOB ON HIS PROJECT!
GAVIN AND HIS PARTNER, GREG (WHO WAS ABSENT THE DAY OF THE SCIENCE FAIR), WANTED TO KNOW WHICH PAPER AIRPLANES FLY THE BEST.
CAITLIN AND HER PARTNER HAD A GREAT PROJECT TITLED "WHO SAYS ALL SHADOWS ARE BLACK?"
LIZ TESTED THE BOILING POINTS OF DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS.
HOW TO USE A SOLAR POWERED BUILDING WAS THE PROJECT OF BEN AND HIS PARTNER.
SARAH HAD A FUN PROJECT ON WHICH ANIMAL WAS EASIEST TO TAKE CARE OF---CATS OR DOGS.
BRANDON AND BROOK DID THEIR PROJECT ON THE GAUSSIAN GUN.
KELI WANTED TO KNOW WHAT BIRDS LIKE TO EAT. EACH BIRD LIKED DIFFERENT ITEMS, BUT NONE OF THEM LIKED A MIXTURE.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
FINGER SPRAINS
Right after Christmas, Eli, Elly, and Lauren all sprained their fingers within a day of each other! And, they all did it a different way, too! But, it's still not as many injuries as the JAZZ are experiencing!!!
WE'RE LEARNING THE DECLARATION!
We have been working really hard to memorize and pass off major excerpts of the Declaration of Independence!
The following students have already completed their memorization (worth 100 points!)
1. Madeleine - January 13
2. Lauren- January 22
3. Linzey - January 22
4. Hunter - January 28
5. Skyler - January 28
6. Liz - January 28
7. Ryan K. - January 28
8. Elizabeth - January 28
9. Keli - January 28
10. Ryan W. - January 28
11. Emily - January 28
12. Wyatt - January 28
13. Brandon - January 30
14. Kaden - January 30
15. Addie - January 30
16. Gavin - January 30
17. Tyler - January 30
18. Brook - February 4
The rest of the class is getting close!
What an accomplishment!!!
GREAT WORDS TO LIVE BY . . .
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies..
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials...
the most money... or the most awards.
They simply are the ones who care the most!
''Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Taken!'
animation by Charles Schulz
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies..
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials...
the most money... or the most awards.
They simply are the ones who care the most!
''Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Taken!'
animation by Charles Schulz
Thursday, February 5, 2009
SUPER BOWL 2009
Jennifer Hudson sang the National Anthem.
Flyover at the Super Bowl.
Arizona players celebrate after a touchdown.
"The Boss", Bruce Springsteen, performs at half time --- YEAH BABY!
Everyone gets into the act, even the referee!
THE BIG CATCH!
TIME TO CELEBRATE
The Super Bowl 2009 final score was just as close as our blog poll! Our poll had the Arizona Cardinals winning by a vote of 12 to 11! In the final seconds of the game, the Pittsburg Steelers pulled it off, 27 to 24 in one of the most exciting finishers ever to a Super Bowl!
SCIENCE FAIR
Our Science Fair will be held on Thursday, February 12 (Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday!). Students will be able to come that day, with their project, between 8:15 and 9:00 a.m. to set up. Judging will take place in the morning. The Science Fair is open to the public from 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. After the clean up, we will have a short awards assembly to see who will be advancing to the District Science Fair, to be held on March 3, at Pleasant Grove High School. All projects MUST be taken home after the Science Fair.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
SEPS
DON'T FOGET TO COME AT YOUR SCHEDULED SEP TIME! A NOTE WITH YOUR TIME IS COMING HOME ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD. TWO STICKERS FOR EACH STUDENT WHEN THEY COME, FOR GIVING UP SOME OF YOUR FREE TIME TO CHAT WITH ME! (YOU KNOW . . . ABOUT GRADES, STUDY HABITS, ORGANIZATION, ETC.)
Sunday, February 1, 2009
GAME DAY
Our January end-of-month activity was a game day. Students brought their favorite board game to play. We rotated around and played the different games. Congratulations to the first 5 students to qualify:
1. Lauren
2. Elizabeth
3. Brook
4. Ryan W.
5. Tyler
Special thanks to Gavin and Ryan W. for our fabulous treats!
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