Mrs. Giammusso's Class: Classroom News: Lego Robotics, Chex Mix and E.C.O.

We have been keeping very busy during these past few weeks! Our class has been working on a Kindness Challenge. This week, students reflected on their actions and wrote about ways they were kind to others on pieces of paper. We each shared our "acts of kindness" and then each paper was added to a paper chain that is decorating our bulletin board.

During our Technology time with Ms. Arlyn, we have had the opportunity to work with our partners to build the Cheering Fans robots. Students also collaborated to create programs for these robots that use motion sensors and solve math problems. Ask your child about his or her programs!

Ms. Arlyn also introduced us to the newest robot at EMES, Bee-Bot! We had a great time learning to program Bee-Bot to move in a big square on a mat.

Our E.C.O. lesson this week focused on winter survival. We imagined that we were young bear cubs who needed to learn how to build our own dens to prepare for a cold winter. Students worked in pairs or small groups to create their own bear dens. It was busy, messy, and lots of fun! Thanks again to Karen for helping with this lesson!

On Thursday, we prepared Chex Mix for our fundraiser to benefit the WORLD Santa Project. This fundraiser was a great opportunity to extend our Kindness Challenge outside of the walls of our classroom. Mrs. Christy and Mrs. Christiano helped groups of students mix the Chex Mix. Thank you to everyone who donated ingredients!

A big thank you to Carolyn, Mrs. DeForge, and Mrs. Phillips who helped with mixing, baking, bagging, and cleaning up!

Gifts for Giving is this Monday, December 21st. It would be helpful if students can bring a paper shopping bag or shoe box to help them safely carry their gifts home on this day.

We will have our holiday party on Wednesday, December 23rd from 2:00 to 2:50 pm. Please note the change in time. (I forgot that it was a 3:00 dismissal day!) Families are welcome to join us for this special event. Thank you to Guili for coordinating and to everyone who volunteered to contribute food, drinks, and paper products!

Lego Robotics