Lower School Update - April 29, 2019

The Eagle’s Nest

Two classes were awarded the Golden G award today for demonstrating the Eagle Way. Congratulations to Ms. Cibele’s pre-primary class and Mr. Wolfe’s fifth grade class!

Holiday Wednesday
Just a reminder that Wednesday, May 1 is a public holiday and there will be no classes for students.

Why are There Age Restrictions on Social Media?

From time to time, we as a school need to support children with actions that have occured on social media (this includes, but is not limited to: Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger). Why do we get involved, specifically when this occurs outside of school? We are involved because it affects learning. Students come to school (or in some cases, want to avoid coming to school) upset and/or unable to focus because of unkind actions of others on social media. We often remind parents that there are specific ages for social media use. This is important, as children under the age of 13 often don’t understand the full implications of their actions online. We encourage all parents to read 3 Reasons Why Social Media Age Restrictions Matter to reflect more on this important topic. Please remember if your child has a device, it is important to check it regularly.

Hearty Bowls

We hope you are able to join us for this important fundraising event on Thursday night.

Upcoming Important Dates

May 1	Holiday Labor day (no school for students)
May 2	- 4th grade field trip - Museu do Anchieta (Murphy &  Braszel) - Hearty Bowls Dinner (6:00 pm Student Center)
May 3	LS Community B Assembly (8:15 am auditorium)
May 6 to 17	MAP Testing
May 9	- 4th grade field trip - Museu do Anchieta (Trabelsi & Thibodeaux) - Pre-primary  field trip Pet Zoo (Bruna M, Fernanda R. , Fernanda O. & Joyce B.)
May 10	LS Community C  Assembly (8:15 am auditorium)
May 16	Pre-primary field trip Pet Zoo ( Julia M., Cibele T. & Alex H. )
May 17	LS Community D Assembly (8:15 am auditorium)
May 24	1st grade field trip - Toca da Raposa
May 31	4th grade Maracuja Day

Around the Lower School

PAL Update

Toca da Raposa

    Last Thursday, April 18th, students had so much fun when they got to know the characters from the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, at Toca da Raposa, in Juquitiba, São Paulo.

    

   The visit closes the unit about Sítio do Picapau Amarelo and starts the unit Contos de Fada, in which students will learn about fairy tales around the world as a starting point to studying characters internal and external traits and sequencing of events in stories.

D.Ana & D.Nati

    

2B Toca da Raposa Fun!

We had such a fun day at Toca da Raposa.  I would even say it was worth the wait.  We had excellent weather!  The kids were able to apply a lot of what they have been learning in Portuguese.  They also got play and bonding time in!  Check them out!

 

 

2A Rube Goldberg Machine Day

The second graders showed creativity, cooperation, and application of knowledge to create Rube Goldberg machines.

First, the students spent the morning building their machines.

        

        

        

        

        

In the afternoon the students explained how their machine worked and tested it out.

João, Mari A, Enzo, and Gaby explain their machine.

João, Mari A, Enzo, and Gaby's machine.

Mari V, Yasmin, Lily, and Laura explain their machine.

Mari V, Yasmin, Lily, and Laura's machine.

Ana, Toli, Lexi, and Vivi explain their machine.

Ana, Toli, Lexi, and Vivi's machine.

Leo, Steve, Guigo, JoJo, and Yuri explain their machine - part 1.

Leo, Steve, Guigo, JoJo, and Yuri explain their machine - part 2.

Leo, Steve, Guigo, JoJo, and Yuri's machine.

Junyeon, Jun, Patrick, and Felipe explain their machine.

Junyeon, Jun, Patrick, and Felipe's machine.

Great job 2A!