Algebra – The students are learning to solve increasingly complex equations using the quadratic formula and other factoring techniques. The technique can be used to model the trajectory of a rocket from take-off to landing or the arc of a basketball shot. Geometry – The class is exploring the properties of circles. The skills they.. read more →
This week Pre-K tackled the four elements: air, water, earth, and fire. We learned how we needed air to breathe, experimented with straws and balloons, and painted with bubbles and straws. read more →
So far in 5th grade we are having a great year! Recently 5th grade participated in the Elementary Science Fair, it was impressive the amount of work that students put into their projects. read more →
Greeting parents, this week we wrapped up our lesson on machines. Students learned how and why machines can help us in our daily lives with the terms like Levers, Wheel & Axle, Wedge and Screw. read more →
Our brave Principal Faustina volunteered to be taped to the cafeteria wall on Friday, March 25th to help raise money for the PTSA. Over 1100 RMB was raised to benefit the Basketball and Volleyball read more →
This week in Early Years, we’ve been exploring the five senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch. This is a wonderful theme for using and developing receptive and expressive language skills, as it relies upon that which is experienced directly by students through their senses. Because the five senses theme is based on what children.. read more →
SLAS Primary and Secondary students competed in our 2016 Science Fair on March 16, 17 & 18. Projects included a wide variety of fascinating topics including experiments on brain chemistry, aerodynamics, and forensics. The top awards in Primary are: K-A: Sophie Clark K-B: Riku Hayata Grade 1: Gold Medal – Antonina Godlewska Silver Medal – Itsuka.. read more →
This week Preschool A kicked off our new Science Basics unit with an exploration of Color Theory! Through stories, songs, and some exciting hands on fun we’ve delighted in learning all about primary (red, yellow, blue) and secondary (orange, green, purple) colors! The children delighted in the books Mix It Up! by Herve Tullet, A.. read more →
4th Grade had a busy week with the Primary Science Fair. The Students presented their projects to the class on Monday. In Writing, the students wrote a procedural composition. We are quite busy learning about area and perimeter in Math. read more →
Grade 8 US History Students have been making connections between America’s Progressive period at the beginning of the 20th century and the current status of American Politics, Culture, Lifestyle and Economy. The students are continuing to improve and master SOAPSTone as an analytical tool of document analysis, continuing to categorize textual evidence into the SPICE.. read more →
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