Happy Holidays

“Laughter is an instant vacation.” Milton Berle

We have arrived at that magical day for students…the last day of school prior to winter break!  The teachers have done a remarkable job keeping the students engaged and focused on learning this week.  I hope you and your family enjoy the time together.  Please encourage your children to continue to read over the next two weeks.  While it is important to take some time and relax, I encourage you to keep some aspects the same.  It is always extra difficult for students to return to school from such a long vacation, if nothing in their daily routine remains constant.  We look forward to having the students come back in January refreshed and ready to tackle (essentially) the second half of the school year.

The 5^th grade students have been studying the periodic table in science.  As the culminating project from their study, they created gave reports on a particular element.  Some students created PowerPoint presentations while others made posters of their elements.  Those element posters are hanging in the 5^th grade hallway.  Here are pictures of a few of them.

Kindergarten students have been talking about past, present, and future.  They did an activity where they noted what they were in the past, present, and what they wanted to be in the future.  I remember wanting to be a teacher when I was 5 years old.  I wonder how many of these future predictions will come true. 

Eagle Ridge Academy is participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year.  So far, students in grades 4-8 have taken their written tests.  The top four scores from each grade level will advance to the Eagle Ridge Academy school spelling bee on at 4:00 on January 9^th in the Academy Commons. Our school winner will take an online test to qualify for the regional spelling bee.  Mrs. Pettinger (4^th grade) is spearheading our participation.  If you have any questions, please contact her at kpettinger@eagleridgeacademy.org.

4^th Grade School Spelling Bee Contestants

Simran D.

Eimaan H.

Saranya P.

Ansh S.

Surya A. (alternate)

5^th Grade School Spelling Bee Contestants

Serena F.

Ishan S.

Sri S.

Ryan W.

Today the Lower School students enjoyed their winter parties.  Thank you to the teachers, classroom parents and volunteers for organizing these festive events.   There were great games, crafts, and treats for all.  Everyone enjoyed the festivities!

Have a wonderful winter break!

Mrs. Baier