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Saturday, August 27, 2016

Fantastic First Week!

Panther Proud of the wonderful work in the STEM lab this first week back at school! This week the lab hosted: Ms. Bell's Kinder Cubs, Ms. DiPersio's 1st grade, Mr. Arzola's 2nd grade, Ms. Bailey's 3rd grade, Ms. Giron's 4th grade, and Ms. Lavergne's 5th grade.


stemwk1 from Kimberly Boyce-Quentin on Vimeo.

Kinder is learning basic computer vocabulary, how to log in to the computers, and being introduced to code.org. Parents will receive student account information on Friday so that students may work at home if they choose.

First grade is also reviewing vocabulary and continuing with the coding course they began in Kinder. They are also learning how to sign in to the computers and getting their first taste of the mini MakerSpace!

Second grade is wrapping up Code.org course 1. They are also learning about the use of simple machines in the Marble Run/ Chain Reaction station and solving Fairy Tale design problems such as devising the ultimate wolf-proofed house!

3rd grade is starting work on Code.org Course 2. Their Course 1 work was an excellent preparation as proved by how rapidly they are working through the lessons! They are beginning their simple machines and design explorations with LEGO Dacta sets and assisting Folk Tale characters like John Henry solve their engineering problems.

4th and 5th grade learned all about their Leader In Me campus jobs this week! They are eager to me their bosses next week and get to work! In the lab they completed their first Breakout experience with complete success, built a grabber arm, and got to work on Code.org Course 3!

I am so pleased and proud of our students for making such a strong start! This is clearly going to be a GREAT year!

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