Eagle Ridge Academy School of Grammar Blog: Public Speaking

“You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart” ~ John Ford

One of our fifth grade students had the opportunity to try out public speaking on the steps of the State Capitol on May 7^th. Sri G. was the 1^st place winner in the Center for School Change Charter School Essay Contest. She won 1^st place in grades 3-5 out of 900 submitted essays in that category. Sri and her family were invited to the State Capitol for her to read her essay. It was a slightly windy day, but at least there was no rain. Sri did a delightful job reading her essay in front of a large crowd of people. Below is a video of Sri reading her essay and pictures from the event. We are very proud of Sri and her accomplishment.

It is that time of year when teachers are working diligently to keep students focused on learning. At Eagle Ridge Academy we believe every day of instruction is important and make sure students are learning right up until the very end of the school year. Keeping routines the same during this time is important for continued instruction. We appreciate your support in helping us make every day count.

The fifth grade students have been studying adaptations in animals and plants in science class. They have learned about behavioral and structural adaptations. To culminate their study they were asked to pick a particular animal or plant and address its adaptations. Below are pictures of some of the projects hanging in the hallway outside the fifth grade classrooms.