
We all live in a watershed with water pollution coming from many sources. Nonpoint sources contribute a great deal to the pollution in our water bodies. The sources of nonpoint pollutants are not readily and specifically identifiable such as water runoff. The combined effect of pollution from many small sources can have a real impact on the quality of our water resources.
Terry Porter, Environmental Educator for the City of Alpharetta, visited with 6th grade students on Thursday February 21st. She brought in the Enviroscape Watershed, Nonpoint Source, Stormwater Pollution and Prevention interactive model. Mrs. Porter led students through a variety of hands-on experiments to better understand the sources and prevention of water pollution. Students tracked pollution from point and nonpoint sources. These experiments help students make the connection between what we do on Earth and how it impacts our environment.
Robotics Teams have completed all the tournaments this year. After a wonderful FLL year, our students deserved a sweet success party. The party was on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 3.30pm in the school cafeteria.
Even though all competitions are done for this year for FLL , it does not mean we quit studying. We have already started to work for next year’s FLL Challenge called “Nature’s Fury Challenge”.
In Mrs. Bragg’s English Language Arts classes, students have been studying poetry. Students spent the entire poetry unit learning about poetic devices, figurative language, sound devices, and the different types of poetry As a culminating, and hands-on activity, students participated in a musical poetry project last week! They brought in music of their choice, and analyzed the song lyrics for various pieces of figurative language. The students then presented their projects to the class, and they played the music for each of their songs as they helped their other classmates understand the different devices in the lyrics. Students really had a great time connecting poetry with music, especially when it applied to their favorite songs!
~ ancient Sanskrit poem ~
Love is in the air! On February 14, Our elementary students enjoyed an exciting afternoon of treats, Valentine’s Day cards, two crafts, BINGO, jewelry making, a Valentine’s Day themed cozy reading center, prizes, cookie decorating, and a LOVE-ly candy heart graphing activity!