Sinai Elementary School recently held it's annual Trick or Treat night for it's students. Students as well as some faculty enjoyed dressing up in their favorite costumes. Students were treated to candy as well as other fun items!
5th graders enjoyed a fun Halloween-themed STEM activity. They used spoons, rubber bands, and popsicle sticks to create candy pumpkin catapults. The groups worked to make a catapult that would land the pumpkin into a goal, and they investigated to see which pumpkin would go the furthest.
The students in Mrs. Rutherford's class learned the steps in carving a pumpkin and completed a book on carving pumpkins. Then, Mr. Fallen and Ms. Clements helped carve a real pumpkin for the class. The students told him the steps. First, cut off the top. Second, scoop out the insides. Third, carve the eyes, nose and mouth. Lastly, see the Jack-O-Lantern.
The Go Tec Bus recently visited Sinai's 4th and 5th graders. Students participated in hands-on activities using robots and computers. They were able to input into the computer to make the robot move and complete tasks. This also provided students with a preview of classes they could take at the middle school.
Sinai Elementary would like to thank Hitachi Energy for donating light-up Halloween bags to our students. Hitachi also talked to our students about trick or treating safely and how the lighted bags could help keep them safe.
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Mrs. Rutherford's class is learning about the different seasons so they went on a Fall Scavenger Hunt and collected leaves, sticks, pinecone, acorn and nuts. When the class got back to the classroom, the students used fall items to make unique pictures.
The student's in Mrs. Rutherford's class used peppermint, skittles a white plate and warm water to perform an experiment. The students lined the candy around the outer edge of the white plate. Then the teacher poured warm water over the candy. This experiment was used to examine our five senses. What do they see? Can they hear the candy melting? How does it taste? How does it feel? How does it smell?
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Students in Mrs. Lipscomb's class at Sinai Elementary enjoyed exploring moving matter by blowing through a straw. Students made observations, asked questions, made conclusions based on their observations, and communicated those observations with their peers and teacher. This experiment helped students in the understanding of scientific and engineering practices.
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Students in Mrs. Rutherford's class at Sinai are learning about animals. Today during STEM time the students made bird feeders. First, they punched a hole in the toilet paper roll with a hole punch and thread twine through the hole. Next, they spread peanut butter alternative on toilet paper rolls. Finally, they dipped the peanut butter rolls in bird seed. The bird feeders will be hung outside the school to feed all the local birds.
This week in the ECSE classroom students were introduced to a new Investigator Club member, Chuck Wood. He loves superheroes. He likes to help fix things. Children talk about ways to help and care for others. For show and tell students brought in their superheroes.
Students in Mrs. Dailey, Ms. Richardson and Ms. Terry's classes at Sinai Elementary recently showed Mrs. Francine Davis just how much they appreciate her by celebrating with her for National Principal's Month!
Sinai Elementary fourth graders have been studying about plants and their parts. They recently did an activity involving lollipops, paper cut outs , and pipe cleaners. Students used the pipe cleaners to make the stem, and roots of the plant. They used paper cut outs for the leaves and the flower as well the lollipop.. Students then discussed each part of the plant and its function.
Sinai 5th graders explored matter by using various materials to insulate an ice cube. Their challenge was to create the best insulation to prevent the ice cube from melting. The winning team used aluminum foil, stuffing, and cotton balls.
Students at Sinai Elementary were recognized for achieving Perfect Attendance during the month of September. Each student received a certificate and a prize.
Today, October 10, 2023 is World Mental Health Day. This is a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. It’s also a day to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help, no matter what you’re going through. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Sinai kindergarten started the month off celebrating Mrs. Davis for National Principal's Month. Our theme was "Without you this place would be a zoo" We are so thankful to have such an amazing principal! We love Mrs. Davis!
