Second grade students at Sinai Elementary made Oobleck as a part of their Procedural Text unit. They listened to the story Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss and made and confirmed predictions. Then the students made predictions about what would happen when they mixed the ingredients for Oobleck. The students used a recipe to make Oobleck. They experimented with the substance to confirm predictions and determine if it was a solid or a liquid.
5th graders at Sinai investigated sound while looking at the length of objects and pitch. They used plastic rulers, meter sticks, and wooden paint stirrers to see the effect the length of each item had on pitch. Students utilized observation skills to determine high and low pitches and frequencies.
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Students in Ms. Terry's PK-3 class are learning about the letter Pp. Students came to the STEM lab to use Play-Dough to make an upper-case and lower-case Pp. We also saw an ice cream cone, a bug and several pancakes.
Students at Sinai Elementary School collected 917 canned food items to donate to the Good Samaritan at First Baptist Church for the Thanksgiving holiday. We would like to thank all students, teachers, and families who participated or helped in any way to make our food drive a huge success.
5th grade Sinai Scientists explored thermal energy by seeing how temperature is affected. Students measured the temperatures of hot water in cups with insulation and without insulation. They discovered that cups with insulation were warmer than those without.
Sinai Elementary students in grades 3-5 take part in the Wing Cafe each morning for an extra boost of reading, math, science, and social studies. Students enjoy fun, educational games and engaging activities with Sinai staff members.
Turkey Tme! Students in Ms. Terry's PK-3 class made their own turkey hats. They used construction paper to glue, color and build their own turkey hats. Happy Thanksgiving from PK-3.
All schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 through Friday, November 24, 2023 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Sinai Elementary PTO would like to thank everyone who came out to participate in our Bingo Night.
Sinai Scientists in 5th explored static electricity using different materials. They created static electricity by rubbing wool on balloons. Then they saw how the balloon attracted packing peanuts, rice cereal, and paper scraps. The material they picked up the most was the rice cereal.
How to make Popcorn Dance? Sinai Scientists in Mrs. Rutherford's class learned how to make popcorn dance. First they got all the ingredients needed: clear jars, vinegar, vegetable oil, water, popcorn kernels, alka-seltzer, baking soda, lemon juice and lime juice. Each child had a clear jar filled halfway with water, vinegar or vegetable oil. The students then added popcorn kernels to cover the bottom of the jar. Next they added Alka-seltzer tablets. The water and alka-seltzer danced. Then they added baking soda to the popcorn mixture. The vinegar and baking soda danced the quickest and longest. Lastly lime juice and lemon juice was added to the popcorn mixture. The water mixture danced the quickest. The group concluded that the vegetable oil did not dance because the oil was too thick and nothing reacted with the vegetable oil.
Finally all students were given jars filled halfway with vinegar and allowed to add baking soda so that each student could see their popcorn dance. They learned quickly to only add a little of baking soda or the mixture would bubble over. Everyone enjoyed the experiment.
Sinai Scientists in Mrs. Ragland, Mrs. Lanham, and Mrs. Cole's fourth grade classes conducted an investigation on shrinking balloons to determine the Qualitative and Quantitative data of each balloon. Students were put into four groups. Each group were given 1 balloon, a centimeter ruler, goggles, safety pin and a piece of tape. Tape was placed on the untied end of the balloon. One student pricked the balloon with the pin through the tape. The other students measured the balloon and recorded data. Students used the ruler to measure the balloon every 10 seconds until they got to 70 seconds or until all the air was out of the balloon. The students used the data to make a line graph. Students discussed what they saw in each group.
Students in Ms. Terry's PK-3 class learned about the letter P this week. Students practiced writing the letter P using shaving cream.
Let's Talk Turkey! Students in Mrs. Dailey's class at Sinai Elementary visited Tingy's STEM lab to make some terrific turkeys! Students recycled toilet paper tubes and glued on eyes, a nose and added very colorful feathers to make their terrific turkeys!
PreK students in Mrs. Reagan's class at Sinai Elementary School enjoyed time playing in center time. Students are allowed to visit different centers as part of their activities.
In recognition of National Diabetes Month, students and faculty at Sinai Elementary School wore blue to help bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems.
Students at Sinai Elementary who made their first nine week Accelerated Reader goal were recently treated to a pumpkin painting party. Students were supplied with pumpkins, marker, stickers and creativity! Students later were given the opportunity to go outside for some free play!
Sinai Scientists in Ms. Snead and Mrs. Bowe's second grade began measuring the height of 4 different gummy bears. They placed the gummy bears in different solutions (water, salt, sugar and vinegar). After 24 hours students observed the results of their gummy bears soaking in different solutions. Students drew a picture and recorded the results of their experiment.
Sinai Elementary recognizes students in each grade level for their progress in reading and using good reading strategies and habits in the classroom in the Soaring Eagles Reader of the Month Program. Community sponsors make this program possible. Special thanks to this month’s sponsor, Dollar General Corporation.
