In March, our students are diving into exciting new topics!

4th Grade: Students are learning about immigration, economic growth, and the railroad’s impact on the U.S. In science, they are exploring waves, their properties, and how they transfer information.

5th Grade: Students are studying the U.S. Constitution and its role in shaping the American Republic. In science, they are investigating matter, its properties, and how substances interact.

6th Grade: Students are exploring the civilizations of Ancient Greece and Ancient India in Social Studies. In science, they are learning about genes and how traits are passed down through generations.

Important Reminders:

• Conferences are coming up on March 12-14! Students must be present to share their progress and goals.
• State testing begins on April 22-May 21 . Please make sure your child is present every day to support their success.

Thank you for your support!

4th Graders: 

Railroad Map Activity: Research major railroad routes in the U.S. during the 1800s and draw a map showing their impact on economic growth.

DIY Wave Experiment: Use a jump rope or slinky to demonstrate wavelength and amplitude.

Sound Exploration: Tap glasses filled with different amounts of water and observe how sound waves change pitch.

5th Graders: 

Bill of Rights in Action: Discuss one amendment from the Bill of Rights with family and write a short reflection on how it affects daily life.

Kitchen Chemistry: Mix baking soda and vinegar to observe a chemical reaction.

Solid, Liquid, Gas Hunt: Find and classify examples of solids, liquids, and gases in the home.

Density Test: Drop different objects (coin, paperclip, cork, oil) into water to explore density and buoyancy.

6th Graders: 

Greek Mythology Storytelling: Read a Greek myth and create a comic strip or short story inspired by it.

Ancient India Art: Research Indian mandalas or cave paintings and create your own version.

Family Traits Investigation: Compare eye color, hair type, and other traits among family members and chart the results.

Nature Walk Observation: Look for inherited traits in plants or animals outside (leaf shape, fur color, etc.).

Empathic Listening, Respectful Speaking, and Synergizing with Others are essential principles for effective communication and teamwork. Empathic Listening involves truly understanding and connecting with others' feelings and perspectives. Respectful Speaking ensures that we communicate with kindness and consideration, fostering a safe and positive environment. Synergizing with Others is about collaborating, valuing diverse ideas, and working together to achieve greater results than what individuals could accomplish alone. Together, these principles promote strong relationships, mutual respect, and successful teamwork in any community.

For Grades 4-5, students are working on Opinion Writing, where they learn to express their viewpoints clearly, support their opinions with reasons and evidence, and structure their writing using an introduction, body, and conclusion. They are also practicing how to strengthen their arguments using facts and examples while maintaining a formal writing style. Montessori materials and group discussions help students develop and refine their ideas before drafting their final pieces.

For 6th grade, students are focusing on Argumentative Writing, where they learn to present claims, support them with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, and address counterarguments. They are using graphic organizers to structure their essays and practice writing clear, well-supported arguments. Emphasis is placed on citing sources, organizing information effectively, and revising their work for clarity and coherence.

Both projects help students develop critical thinking, persuasive communication, and structured writing skills essential for academic success.

• 3/7/25 Shelter in Place Drill
• 3/12/25-3/14/25 Minimum days Parent Conferences. 
• 3/13/25 New Family Information Night 
• 3/19/25 Minimum Day for Staff Development