The Hour of Code is a global initiative designed to introduce people, especially students, to the basics of computer programming and coding. The goal is to demystify computer science and encourage students to develop an interest in technology, as well as to promote coding as a skill for all people, regardless of age or background.
HCPSS believes in teaching computational thinking starting in Kindergarten. Outside of Hour of Code, Students in grades K & 1 have already been introduced to coding this year using our Bee-Bot robots. 2nd grade is currently working with Scratch Jr to code some of their original ideas. 3rd graders have been using the programming language, Blockly, over the past month to program Dash robots to complete various puzzles and tasks. 4th and 5th grade students have recently begun working in CS First, which is similar to Scratch, and will continue to use this program to create puzzles and stories throughout the 2nd and 3rd quarter.
We are excited to join students around the world next week by participating in the Hour of Code. The Hour of Code takes place during Computer Science Education Week, which runs from December 9th-15th this year, and is supported by many organizations, including Code.org, which provides free online coding tutorials for people of all ages. The event features tutorials in popular programming languages like Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and others, using interactive, gamified methods.
By participating in the Hour of Code, Lisbon Elementary School is making a statement that we are ready to introduce these foundational 21st-century skills even to our youngest learners. During our Hour of Code every student at Lisbon Elementary will be given the opportunity to learn, try and enhance their coding skills.
Look for more information about Hour of Code and coding resources you can use at home next week in an announcement from your child's Technology Course. You can find out more information about the Hour of Code by visiting this link: Hour of Code: Code.org
Questions? Contact Mrs. Bennett, our Technology Teacher, at kristen_bennett@hcpss.org
LES will be participating in the Baltimore Ravens Play60 Challenge. The challenge will run from December 2nd through December 15th. The goal of the challenge is to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Your minutes can include PE class, recess, and any after school activity. A log will be sent home for you to track your daily activity minutes. A parent or guardian must sign the log before you return it to your homeroom teacher.
If you turn in a form by December 17th, your name will be entered into a raffle to win Ravens swag (water bottles, towels, lanyards, jump rope, headbands, and little footballs). In addition, four students will be chosen to represent our school as Ravens Play60 Challenge ambassadors. Ambassadors will have the chance to win Ravens tickets for themselves and one adult.
We look forward to hearing about all the ways you are choosing to be active each day!
From December 9th-13th, the Lisbon Community will be celebrating Golden Lion Week!
Each day, students who choose to display the days’ desired behaviors, will have the opportunity to earn golden coupons. Each earned golden coupon will be placed in a grade level bucket. At the end of the day, 5 students, from each grade level, will be awarded a Golden Lion Award, get their picture taken, and be displayed on one of the hallway bulletin boards. Students will also receive a Golden Lion swag necklace to keep! Families are encouraged to remind their students of each days’ desired behaviors.
We look forward to congratulating all of our Golden Lions!
