2nd-6th grade April Happenings!

APRIL 2011
Heath Extended Day 2-6 Newsletter

March In a Minute

During the month of March we learned about Ireland.  We made recipes from the country such as soda bread and cheesy potato Irish casserole.  In addition, we made historic monuments from Ireland.  Children recreated chapels, castles and tombs from Dublin.

The children also learned about science during this month as well.  They discovered the effects of yeast on several sugary beverages.   Also students discovered where their food comes from and how many different countries are included to create everyday foods.  We learned about forensic investigating by making rubbing of shoes and discovering who these footprints belonged to.  Lastly, the children performed an experiment to discover how much fat there was in a variety of snack foods.

Spring Fever

During the first two weeks in April, the 2-6 children will learn about Massachusetts.  We will engage  the children with many hands on activities and projects along with Massachusetts trivia and a trip to the State House.  They will learn about Massachusetts history, state icons, government, map, historic cities and much more!  We will also be cooking foods that are of importance to our state.  Did you know that Boston Cream Pie is Massachusetts official state pie?  We look forward to sharing some new fun facts about the state we live it!

During the last week in April, in honor of Earth Day that falls during April vacation, the kids will learn about reducing, reusing and recycling.  We have man exciting art and crafts projects planned that will all be made out of recycled materials.  If you have any recyclables that you want taken out of your hands, we will gladly take them! 
Have a wonderful April Vacation!!!

Upcoming Events, News and Reminders….

-April 14th Early Release: Movie Theater Trip

-April 27th Early Release: Look for notices about this date.

-May 5th Early Release: Red Sox Game.  Spots are filling up quickly.  Please return permission slips ASAP. 

-Unless otherwise noted, the 2-6 signout book will stay in the cafeteria until 5:30 daily.  After 5:30 we will bring the signout book with us to either the gym or upstairs.  Please remember to indicate time of pick up.