The APEX classes are working hard on their election scrapbooks. The students are finishing up research on each presidential and vice presidential candidate. They have discussed and printed pages on each of the debate (we were interested in watching the candidates’ body language in the debates.) Each student brainstormed and prioritized the issues being discussed [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Thanks to all the families who were able to visit the APEX classroom during Open House. The fourth graders shared vocabulary slide shows, the fifth graders showed off their vocabulary iMovies, and all of the students could teach their parents how to solve a Hands On Equations problem. But the biggest hit of the evening [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Fourth graders learned a shortcut for solving Hands on Equations, so now it’s a little easier to solve the problems. They examined the flags of the world and created their own flags to decorate the APEX room. They also worked in groups to research the presidential candidates.
The fifth graders started a creative writing assignment, [...]
Even though the APEX student regularly use technology in their lessons and projects, this week the Fifth Graders were really excited to use the eBeam for the first time this year. Altruria has a number of new eBeams this school year (thanks, Ms. Johnson!) and the APEX classes will be taking advantage of this “electronic [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )In honor of the Olympics, the fourth grade classes held the APEX Jumping Frog Olympics. The contestants, origami frogs made by the students, competed in several events: long jump, high jump, and across the hall dash. The students had to measure their frogs’ jumps to the nearest 1/4 inch (a fourth grade math skill.)
The fifth [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Even though the Olympics are almost over, the APEX students have enjoyed talking about the sports and athletes who are competing in Beijing. Just like Michael Phelps and the other athletes, it’s important for us to stay focused on our goals and put our best effort into our schoolwork (sounds like a good philosophy for [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )It’s great to see all the smiling faces in the hall today!!! I am working on our APEX schedule and will be ready to hold classes this week. All students will need to bring a pencil to leave in their APEX folder.
We will be talking about the Olympics, so hopefully everyone is watching some of the [...]
The third graders had the chance to win a million dollars by playing the APEX Millionaire game. Most of the students won $1000, but four students made it all the way to $32,0000! Congratulations to Grant, Sam R., Lila, and Grace! During the bridge auction, when the teams could spend their remaining bridge budgets on goods [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Congratulations to M.A.N., the builders of the strongest 4th grade bridge. Their sturdy bridge held 31 pounds. M.A.N.JPG The strongest bridge built by any team held 36 pounds! Congratulations to IGO for a great bridge design and construction. IGO.JPG
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Fourth and Fifth Grade bridges are right on schedule. Most of the teams have started putting their bridges together, and one team has almost all of their bridge standing. The Zany Building Company has built all their bridge components and is now finishing their construction.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Interesting news about the world of Altruria APEX
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