Learning Lab News Vol 7

Mr.J’s Learning Lab News Volume 7- October 3, 2013

What a STACHE-tastic week we have had in the learning labs!  Thanks to all the families who came out to Family Movie Night on Friday!  The movie was so fun (Barry was the best!), and we loved seeing all of you at the theatre.  Another thank you for those that came out for our first Masterpiece Showcase on Monday.  All the classes did a great job, and I was so proud of the WHOLE SCHOOL performing together!  We also started our new October (Octubre) theme of Famous Artists and Scientists with Mustaches.  We learned about Tesla and his Coil, his use of magnetism, and his Colorado Springs Lab.  We also reviewed what we learned last year about Spanish artist Salvador Dali, his surreal works of art, and his awesome stache!  Also, we learned about Edvard Munch and his famous painting “The Scream”.  Finally we choreographed and learned our two new songs for October (Lyrics are attached).

Next week, we will be continuing our Mustache theme as we learn about scientist Albert Einstein, and artists: Frida, Gauguin & Manet!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!  SET AN ALERT ON YOUR PHONE!

Important Upcoming Learning Lab dates:

Thursday, October 31st- Second Masterpiece Showcase (12:15 p.m.) and Costume parade (8:30 a.m.)

STEAM REPORTS are still going great!! This year, students will create STEAM reports each week that will count for part of their grade (see the attached Information Sheet & examples.  Remember we will have a special FREE field trip at the end of the year for students whom have turned in all of their reports!  Report sheets will be given out each Thursday (Attached to this Newsletter), and will be due every Tuesday. Students who turn their work in early will receive 10 extra credit points!





DONATIONS of MATERIALS:

Remember to LABEL your donations with your family name(s) so Mr. J knows who to thank, and students that donate will be Mr.J’s LAB assistants that week!

Current Materials needed:

Markers

Acrylic tube paints

Mustache duct tape

Large PVC pipe

Old cd’s

Balloons- Latex & Mylar (not inflated)