Environmental Engineering

We had a good start to our SBAC testing this week!  The children worked hard and persevered.  We have completed three of the four tests.  We will finish on Monday morning.  Please make sure your child has a good night's sleep and a good breakfast in the morning!

During science, we continued to be environmental engineers.  We were given a task to help solve an environmental problem in a fictitious town, Greentown.  The frogs and plants are dying in the ponds and marshlands and the children had to test pH levels of soil and water from the area to determine the pollution problem in that town. After measuring the pH levels, we discussed the changes in the levels of pH in soil and water and brainstormed reasons why those changes
happened. What would your child do to help the Mayor of Greentown clean up their environment?  Next week, the children will complete an engineering task to clean up an oil spill.

In Reader's Workshop, the children are still participating in book clubs.  The children are reading books and working on tasks/projects to demonstrate comprehension of the book.  Ask your child about the book he or she is reading this week!

On May 25th, we will be participating in a Break Baking project with Shelburne Farms here at SCS.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jill Warrington  at jill.warrington@gmail.com

Have a great weekend!