Friday, April 25, 2014

Weekly Wrap-Up

Busy!  That pretty much sums it up!  No slowing down now!  We listened to a Jazz band concert, attended a Cardinal assembly, and got to meet State Rep. Costello this week!  The kids had a great time and were very well behaved.

We have been working hard at play practice.  Keep practicing those songs and speaking parts!

We are also learning about Ellis Island.  If you have any family that traces back to Ellis Island, please share!

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Representative Jerry Costello, II

Representative Jerry Costello, II came to Gardner Elementary this afternoon!
We learned about what he does in Springfield as a legislator.


Here's a link to more information about Costello and how to contact him:


On May 9, we plan to meet Rep. Costello and Senator Luechtefeld at the Capital
Also if you search the blog you can find lots of photos from previous field trips to Springfield.  
Here's a link to one example page of pictures:



Cardinals!












Monday, April 21, 2014

Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals "Doin' it Right" program is tomorrow!
Remember to wear your Cardinal red!

They are encouraging students to say no to drugs, stay in school, and participate in sports and stay fit.

In addition there is a decorating contest.  Here are a few photos of us getting ready for the visit.








our gym

gym during jazz band assembly




autographing a baseball

Stan the Man

decorating CDs that look like baseballs

Homerun!



Go Cards!



Our classroom door for decorating contest

pre-writing for our Cardinal essay contest



mixtures

Chapter 10 Science Test is tomorrow!
Be sure to review the difference between physical and chemical changes.
Do you remember the difference between a mixture and a solution?
Here are a few photos of use working with a mixture of beans and macaroni.




Thursday, April 17, 2014

Check the Take Home Folder!

Two important things are in the take-home folder tonight....

1.  Fourth quarter midterm grades!  Please sign envelope and return.
2.  Yellow note about our upcoming play!  Lots of important information!

Also - you should have received the classroom news for the week.
Remember it is also available online at:
http://missliefer.weebly.com/weekly-news.html

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

More Experiments with Chemical Changes

getting supplies

vinegar, salt, penny...


scientist hard at work


making a salt and vinegar solution


science can be suprising



Yes!  My hypothesis was correct!


Chemical reaction overflow!

Science is fun

Wow!  Look at that chemical change!