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4th and 5th Graders:  vocabulary projects are due this week!  Please bring them to class on 11/29 and 12/01/11.

2nd and 3rd Graders:  optional projects are due on 11/30/11.

4th and 5th Graders:  optional projects are due on 12/06 and 12/08/11.

 

            2nd and 3rd graders have been busy investigating a simulated crime in their Target classrooms.  First, they observed the crime scene and carefully took notes.  Next, students collected and labeled evidence found at the scene.  In the past several weeks, students have been learning more about the victim and the suspects.  Students are currently conducting laboratory tests on the evidence which was collected.  These labs include:  powder tests, pH balance tests, DNA comparisons, fiber analysis, chromatography, handwriting sampling, hair and fiber screening, etc.

Has the victim, Felix Navidad, just left town for better opportunities or has he met with something (or someone) more sinister?  If so, who is responsible?  Is it Kendra Goode, Gene Poule, Alfredo Fettuccine, or Vera Cruise?  Only one thing is certain:  this group of dedicated detectives will solve this mystery very soon!  Stay tuned!

                                   

 

 

 

4th and 5th graders really enjoyed their field trip to the Georgia Department of Transportation.  Students met the GDOT's chief engineer for bridge design, Mr. Paul Liles, who offered an insider's look into the operations of the bridge department.  Students then spent time with experienced bridge designers who provided hands-on opportunities for our students to use their computer programs.  We appreciated Mr. Liles' and the GDOT's generosity in providing us this opportunity.  And of course, we appreciate our parents for donating the funds to make this trip possible!