Snowden School: Spirit Week Continued + more

There are a few more pics from spirit week at the end of this post!

As I am updating, the students are working hard on their version of Mouse Trap- using recyclable materials! In Earth science this year, we have been able to do some cool projects! We just recently finished up our rocks and minerals unit. We observed salt becoming crystalized; made our own rock models- sedimentary using peanut butter and crackers, metamorphic using 2 different colored Laffy Taffy, and igneous by melting chocolate bars and letting them harden again; and shown the rock cycle using sugar cubes (very cool- the students even did great having a lit candle!) We have been discussing recyclable materials and energy sources in class, so this week's project has involved your student probably going through your trash (or recycle bin) and finding just the right objects to use in their version of Mouse Trap! They have planned out and duct taped and brainstormed together how they can build a maze for a marble to go through using coke bottles, milk jugs, cardboard boxes, and toilet paper rolls! I'll get those pics up ASAP! We will (of course) place all of our materials in the recycle box when we're finished!

This week's Bible focus has been appropriately discussing Jehovah Jireh and how our Lord provides for us. We read the account of Abraham and Isaac. In light of Thanksgiving next week, we were reminded of how much our God loves us and how he provides for us. It is always so endearing to hear the students speak of how God provides for them in their lives and how they already recognize His hand in their lives! I know for me (Miss Lindsey Grace) the Lord provided this opportunity for me to teach your children at a time when I needed a "refreshment" in my teaching career. I am so thankful for each of these students and count each student as a blessing to be involved in their education!

Happy Thanksgiving to your family-- we hope you have a great week off! Here's the rest of the Spirit Day pics!