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April 13, 2012 - by Dawn Fix
The Spanish class has been working on vocabulary necessary for air travel to Madrid. Today they practiced what they had learned through role play. Watch this video to see a sample from class.
Solar Power
April 11, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
8th graders set up a solar cell to demonstrate alternative energy sources. They used the solar cell to charge up Mrs. Radle’s cell phone!
Daily Starters
April 9, 2012 - by Dawn Fix
Each day the English classes start their lesson with a Daily Starter. Below are examples from this week.
Daily Starter for April 9-13, 2012
Monday, April 9th
Write at least four complete sentences about what you did over your Spring Break.
Tuesday, April 10th
Look at the follow picture below and determine which banner has an error. Write a sentence explaining what is incorrect about this picture. Why do you think they have two different banners?
Wednesday, April 11th
Write at least four sentences and explain what this quote means to you and whether you agree or disagree with it.
Thursday, April 12th
1. Read the quote below.
2.
3. What is the mistake?
Friday April 13th
How many words can you create out of April the thirteenth?
“T” in B.E.S.T
March 28, 2012 - by Margie Cohan
In Friday’s assembly Katelin, a student in the mentor room, shared an acrostic poem for the “T” in BEST.
“T” Treat others with the same level of respect of which you want to be treated.
“R” Respect – Show respect to everyone.
“E” Eaton students treat others with respect.
“A” All creatures deserve our respect.
“T” Treat yourself and others well. Everyone will benefit!
Grades 2/3 study life cycle of frogs
March 26, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
The 2/3 class continues to learn about life cycles in science. Beginning on March 20, students began observing and studying tadpoles as they learn about the life cycle of a frog.
Students continue PowerPoint Projects
March 24, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
The 5/6 and 2/3 grade social studies classes are creating a Power Point presentation. The 5/6 class chose a person who was an urban reformer during the Industrial Period in America. The 2/3 class students are creating their presentation on the three branches of our government.
Bicyclist George Hincapie with Danny R.
March 23, 2012 - by Dawn Fix
Pictured is one of our students, Danny (left), with well-known bicyclist George Hincapie (right), who was the only rider to assist Lance Armstrong in all seven of his Tour de France victories. Eighteen-year-old Danny is a member of the Iron Data Cycling Team and is currently ranked number two in Georgia in his age bracket by the Georgia Cup Organization. Danny enjoys participating in various bike races around the country.
Science class makes machines
March 23, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
The Eighth graders have displayed samples of simple machines. Each student brought in, built or drew a simple machine to demonstrate a concept for the class. They were very creative!
Grades 2/3 simulate airbags
March 22, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
The grade 2/3 science class modeled how airbags work to protect people. The demonstration consisted of tossing a hard-boiled egg on a fabric square. Dropping a few of the eggs demonstrated what happens when there is no protection. The fabric imitated the airbag, and the egg represented a person.
National Pi Day
March 21, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
On March 13 we celebrated National Pi Day (3.14 get it?) with Mrs. Radle’s famous flat Pi and a Happy Birthday Cookie for Albert Einstein, whose birthday falls on Pi Day. The science and math students collaborated on door decorations incorporating the Pi symbol and birthday cards for Albert!
