Technology: We have an app for that!

The girls have been very busy learning a variety of new apps in the classroom, during art, french, technology and more. Here is a list of the apps they have been using:

Edmodo
iBooks
Make-a-Mosaic
Marble Math
                                              Flow Free
                                              Socrative
                                              Art set
                                              Art authority
                                              Pic collage
                                              Visualator

Making Discoveries Through Mosaics

During social studies the girls are learning about the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and life in ancient Pompeii.  They are currently working on creating group or individual mosaic pieces, connecting the past to the future.  Check back later to see their finished masterpieces. 

Kindergarten Readers

On 'Wonderful Wednesday' the Rogers' girls have the opportunity to read aloud to the kindergarteners.  The Mills' homeroom wraps up the week with the perfect ending, reading to their new Lower School friends.  After selecting their books, the girls practice reading with fluency and expression.  

Science: It's Not Just Dirt!

The 3rd grade students started this year in science by studying soil. They looked at sand, clay, and humus and determined the characteristics of each one and how they are formed in nature.

They made columns of soil to determine which soil water will run through the fastest.

They examined rotting logs to see the living things which were breaking it down to form humus.

You can see that these scientists have been hard at work!

Technology

All of the 3rd graders have been working hard in technology.  We began the year by learning about the acceptable use policy and what it means to be a responsible digital citizen.  Next, students used Book Creator to write and illustrate a digital autobiography.

Art: We are all artists!

Every student started the year by making a small 3x3 inch self-portrait. There are quite a few inherent challenges using small paper and black pen that helps the girls get comfortable right way with the art quip: "Turn your ut-oh into an ah-ha."  The girls were encouraged to make a clear choice in their work; to be bold. The works are on display at the entrance of the art studio with the following questions to guide their observations: Which portraits show that the artist used line variation? Which portraits show that the artist made a discovery about herself, her art, or her materials? Which portraits show that the artist tried the blind contour technique to record her observations without looking? Which portraits show that the artist made a clear choice about line, shape texture, value, or space) in her work? In art this year we will make art, look at art and talk about art! We are all artists! 

Here We Go!

Mrs. Mills' and Mrs. Rogers' class gathered for their first picture. They are off to a great start and are looking forward to exciting events in the coming months. They are also ready to look into the past. Ask your daughters to tell you about the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius!