STAR STUDENTS!

Congratulations to Alexis and Hunter for working hard and earning our Star Student Award!

Meet Kiara!

We got to meet our newest Ape today...

Welcome Kiara to the Apes!

Fun Math Review!

We enjoyed our math review as we revisited skills we have learned so far this year!  We played division compare, double decimal compare, roll around the clock and fraction tracks!   What a fun way to review our math!

 Check out our hard work!

Our Busy Week!

We have a lot going on next week!  Here are a few highlights to look forward to before our Holiday Break!

Monday:  Welcome Kiara Brown to the Apes!
Tuesday:  Nutcracker Performances at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 5:30 and 7:00
Wednesday:  Gingerbread Houses 9:30, Bring your stuff before Wednesday!
Thursday:  Luncheon at 11:45, Pickle Swap at 1:00 and Santa Stockings at 1:40
Friday:  Pajama Day, Miracle at Midnight 10:00

In order to attend our Holiday Luncheon, you must have 14 book, no exceptions!

Science Fun!

We explored what can happen when forces are combined or balance!  We had fun trying to float a paper clip in mid air using gravity along with magnetism!

Stockings!

Hopefully you have seen the post on Mr. Gibbons blog already!  We have received a delivery from Santa including stockings.  He is very busy this time of year and did not have time to fill them before delivery.  We are asking Ape parents to donate  some small goodies to fill our stockings.  Please include enough for your child's homeroom (Goodman 22 and Gibbons 23)!  We thank you in advance and look forward to seeing you on the 15th for our December luncheon!

Our Day at the Zoo!

Don't forget the dress rehearsal for the Nutcracker on Tuesday December 6th.  All students must attend the rehearsal!

Performances for the Nutcracker will be on December 13th during the day for students and two in the evening for parents and families.  The evening performances will be at 5:30 and at 7:00, please have performers in the cafeteria at 5:00.  Look for a flyer to come home with more details!

Our December luncheon will be held on December 15th at 11:45.  Your child must have 14 books read in order to attend.  Parents please feel free to bring a dessert and we want to thank Artiyah's Mom for our drinks this month! We look forward to a great time!

Our PTA has worked so hard to put together the Holiday Shop for our students.  Your child will have the opportunity to shop for holiday gifts for the family with the help of adult volunteers! The shop will be open from December 1st until December 8th.  This is such a great experience for children to be able to shop on their own to find the perfect gift they can be proud to wrap and give during the holidays!  This is not a fund raiser but a safe and fun shopping opportunity! Thanks to all of the volunteers and our wonderful PTA for putting this together!

Please look for your child's progress reports to come home on Friday December 2nd!  It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the 2nd 9 weeks!  Time flies when we are having fun!

Good Luck Katelyn! We will miss you!

Katelyn's last day was on Tuesday before our break!  We will miss you but we wish you the best of luck in your new school!

What objects can be electronically charged by using wool?

We tried several materials only to find that tissue paper and salt are only attracted to the plastic spoon and the eraser after being rubbed with wool!  That was a fun way to explore energy!