PRINCIPAL'S CORNER

I am happy to report that all six of the SMARTboards are up and running. Both teachers and students are trilled with what it can do. Both are using the board as it is so user friendly and easy to maneuver. I saw Ms. McQuade demonstrate a graphing equation, and watched the line change position as the equation changed. She also was able to demonstrate what happens to a test tube of hydrochloric acid when other elements are mixed with it. The visual demonstrations speak for themselves! I used a DVD for a lesson on the Forgiving Father in 4th religion using the SMARTboard. It also acts as a DVD player with the new laptops I purchased. You will be hearing of many more ways in which teachers are presenting lessons in class. I’m sure kids in 4th –8th grades have already told you about their experience with it. The in-service for teachers will take place after school on May 19th. Thanks again, parents, for helping us to make this project come alive in the classroom. We are still waiting to hear on grants to support the purchase of seven more SMARTboards. I’ll keep you posted.

Today we are celebrating EARTH DAY. Students may wear their newly purchased Earth Day tee-shirts. Those who do not have them on should be in uniform. Lorrie Vogel, school parent, and General Manager of NIKE Considered, will make a presentation to our 4th—8th graders on how they can positively impact our environment. We are most grateful to Lorrie for volunteering to do this.

Our 6th through 8th graders have been feverishly working on their science projects. All are welcome to attend the preview of SCIENCE FAIR projects which will begin at 6:30 pm, tonight, April 22nd. See you there!

Rounding out our week will be our famous FITNESS CHALLENGE co-chaired by Jamie Price and Heidi Brown. Here is the schedule in hopes that you are able to drop by and root for our kids.

8:45—9:45 K-2 Jog

10:00—11:00 Grades 3-5 Jog

11:15—12:15 Grades 6-8 Obstacle Course

Go Dragons!