The Grade 2/3 class truly became totally captivated during the read-aloud of the book called, "WARNING! Do Not Open This Book!" by Adam Lehrhaupt. Lowering my voice to a whisper and pausing before turning the page built suspense that made this story very real. A few of the children actually moved from where they were sitting, feeling like the book was actually going to come alive. All of us laughed and chatted about each page and the anticipation of what was to follow. So many children wanted to borrow this book after I read it. Aah! Choosing the right book for the different classes makes it memorable and enjoyable and everyone left with a smile. All shivers were now gone.
Happy Halloween!
Monday, 27 October 2014
Thursday, 16 October 2014
A Milestone Birthday for St. Luke
Wow! St. Luke Catholic Elementary School will celebrate 50 years this Sunday, October 19. The building has changed but it still has its country charm and wonderful families continue to support this amazing gem.
Congratulations to St. Luke School students, staff and families!
Happy birthday!
Congratulations to St. Luke School students, staff and families!
Happy birthday!
Monday, 13 October 2014
Interesting inventions
I found an interesting non-fiction book on the shelf called, "Extreme Science : Science in the Danger Zone" by Larry Verstraete. My first choice article from the book was titled, "Cut the rope." This article was about an inventor named Elisha Otis who invented the safety elevator. He helped change the future of city skylines with skyscrapers and tall buildings being built.
The second article that I shared was about how space engineers sent 2 spiders, minnows, minnow eggs and 450 fruit flies into space. I'm sure you're asking yourself the big question, "Why?" Scientists and space engineers wanted to see what they would do if they were in a place with no gravity. The spiders first wove webs that were sloppy and the minnows swam in circles. I'm pleased to say they eventually figured it out. The spiders were able to fix their webs and the minnows stopped swimming in circles.
Space exploration and science engineers are continually working together to find innovative ways to explore and help our world with their inventions.
The second article that I shared was about how space engineers sent 2 spiders, minnows, minnow eggs and 450 fruit flies into space. I'm sure you're asking yourself the big question, "Why?" Scientists and space engineers wanted to see what they would do if they were in a place with no gravity. The spiders first wove webs that were sloppy and the minnows swam in circles. I'm pleased to say they eventually figured it out. The spiders were able to fix their webs and the minnows stopped swimming in circles.
Space exploration and science engineers are continually working together to find innovative ways to explore and help our world with their inventions.
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