Candy Grams
Student Council is happy to announce that Holiday Candy Grams will be for sale starting this Wednesday, December 11, thru the following Tuesday, December 17th. They will be available at both little and big kid lunches and they will be $1each. Proceeds will go to help a non-profit in the community!
The Spanish Scoop!
¡Qué Pasa en Español!
Find out what's been happening in Spanish this quarter by clicking the link below:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZAQKjRQMn-UEgp7TH8Gmju-oQEtA8tdtCRfnC4NDq28/edit?usp=sharing
P.E. 2nd Quarter Learning Summary
K-1:
Students explored fun and foundational physical activities, including gym games, scooter boards, parachute games, bean bag activities, stick games (introducing gym hockey), and paddle skills.
2-3:
Students built on foundational skills through basketball, scooter boards, and an introduction to gym hockey.
4-6:
Students developed teamwork and game strategies through volleyball, gym hockey, and line soccer.
Magical Music Room Happenings
The Magical Music Room has been buzzing with songs, play-alongs, dancing, musicals, and so much more this quarter! We will finish up the quarter with a variety of songs and creative movements from around the world, Christmas go-to’s, and my all-time favorite,The Nutcracker!
For more information about what each grade level has been up to, please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kD3RsyEF-f9k1JsEouj0hPTmToNhKtNFR5NaFRTMAkw/edit?usp=sharing
Holiday Spirit Week
December 16th Ugly Holiday Sweater- bring out your worst, to be the best
December 17th Sparkle and Shine-sequins or holiday lights…or maybe both!
December 18th Holiday Character Day- Who will it be? A Grinch, a snowman, or Santa himself?
December 19th Holiday Jammies-get ready for your long winter's nap!
Pizza, Pizza Fundraiser!
Please Help Support Third Grade Field Trips
Pizza order forms were sent home with your child's teacher last week, or you can access them at this link. Please staple cash only to the order form. Return the form to your child's teacher or to Ms. Stacy/Ms. Danielle.
Lunch will be delivered to your child on Thursday, December 12, and will include a slice of cheese pizza, carrots, and an applesauce pouch for $7. Order forms are due on Monday, December 9th.
Thank you for your continuous support!
Breakfast Bake Sale
The second-graders in Ms. Kristin’s and Ms. Jessica’s classes are excited to host a Breakfast Bake Sale on Thursday, December 5th, and Thursday, December 12th!
All proceeds from the bake sales will be used to purchase toys for families in need at the Clare House. During the final week before Christmas Break, the second-graders will shop for the toys and personally deliver the gifts to the Clare House.
We truly appreciate your support in making this meaningful project possible for our students.
Movies with a Purpose
🎬 Enjoy movies with a purpose! 🎬
Aquarian 5th Grade is giving you the best reason to head to the cinema. Until February 1, 25% of each Regal Movie Ticket Bundle you purchase will be donated back to Aquarian 5th Grade, when you buy via our fundraising sales page. Treat yourself, your friends, and your family to an unforgettable movie night and support a great cause! Grab your tickets here: grouprai.se/regalcinemas52858s
2nd Quarter Enrichment
Kindergarten:
Students explore and identify forces as pushes and pulls—through books, a scavenger hunt, learning centers, and observation of daily activities. Students identify the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object. Students use the design process to design, build, test, and reflect on a model that can move a heavy load using pushes and/or pulls.
1st Grade:
In the previous Light and Sound module, students explored how light and sound travel over distances. The primary source of light on Earth is the Sun. The Sun is the star at the center of our solar system. Students learn that stars, including the Sun, generate their own light, while objects such as the Moon reflect that light.
Throughout the module, students document patterns as they observe the Sun, Moon, and stars. The ability to recognize patterns is an important scientific skill that researchers use to develop explanations of observations in nature.
Finally, students are challenged with the task of designing, building, and testing a device to protect students from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Students analyze media to determine the peak times during the day for UV radiation and then design a cover for a playground structure.
2nd Grade:
Engineers and designers select materials which have properties that are best suited for an intended purpose. Students continue their investigation of materials science by exploring properties of matter, including flexibility, hardness, strength, and absorbency. Students apply this knowledge to a design problem involving the dispersal of seeds across a large area.
As students prepare for the design problem, they learn about pollination, seed dispersal by animals, and seed germination. Students will also learn how nature has inspired product design, including the invention of VELCRO® brand fasteners. This popular hook-and-loop fastener was developed by a Swiss engineer after observing how burrs, or tiny seeds covered in hooks, became attached to his dog while on a walk.
Students are introduced to the design problem through the three fictional characters who are planting a wildflower garden at their school. The students are faced with the problem of how plants are already growing in the cleared area and how they will quickly and efficiently disperse wildflower seeds once the area is cleared again.
3rd Grade:
Forces and interactions are at work all around us. We experience pushes and pulls, resistance forces, gravity, and friction in our daily routines.
Students explore, design, sketch, and build both simple and compound machines that demonstrate the use of forces. They test the force of magnets and explore the interaction of the magnetic poles. Students use the skills and knowledge gained in the module to solve an open-ended, real-world problem.
As students work through this module on Stability and Motion: Forces and Interactions, they engage in hands-on experiences and use a step-by-step process to solve problems.
4th Grade:
In this module, students learn the characteristics of living things and look for similarities among living organisms. Students examine a wide range of organisms, exploring their unique internal and external structures to understand how these structures support the organism’s survival and combine with other structures to function as part of a larger system.
Students use their knowledge of the internal and external structures of organisms to design a fictitious plant that meets specific criteria. Students then apply the knowledge and skills gained through the activities and project as they work through the design process to research, design, and build a model prosthesis for an injured animal.
5th Grade:
This module begins with an exploration of the world of autonomous robots. Students explore the application of autonomous robots in a variety of situations and learn more about a particular type of robot. The activities and projects in this module develop skills and knowledge associated with the utilization of computer software to program robots.
The problem for this module is introduced through a fictional story in which the characters are designing an autonomous guided vehicle that can deliver supplies to a specific area in a hospital without being remotely controlled by a person. In this design problem, students work with a group to apply their knowledge of mechanisms, robotics, and programming to design, build, test, and refine a mobile robot that meets a set of design constraints.
6th Grade:
Students will finish up their unit on Ecosystems, adding reflections into their digital portfolios. Students will then explore the rabbit infestation at Aquarian by dividing up into small groups to explore different aspects of the invasive species and what is happening at Aquarian. At the end of the investigation, students will share their learning by creating a stop-motion animation informational video to share with peers and the public.
Science Fair
Dear Aquarian Families,
It's December, the science fair is around the corner! Hopefully, your 3rd-6th graders (or your kindergarten-2nd graders if they are opting to do a science fair project) have their project lined out and are enjoying the process.
Science fair entry forms are due to your child’s classroom teacher by December 6th.
Please be sure to thoroughly read the 2024/25 Science Fair Packet. We suggest you and your child become familiar with the science fair rubric that matches your child’s project type (research, model/demonstration, or experiment). This is the rubric the judges will use to score your child’s project, so please include everything listed!
Each student is required to fill out the project-appropriate checklist (found in the packet) and attach it to the back of the science fair board. You may print the checklist from the packet; however, your child will receive a checklist from the classroom teacher at the beginning of January as well.
We couldn’t pull off the science fair without the fabulous people who volunteer to judge projects. We need 30-40 judges for everything to run smoothly. The time commitment is approximately 8:00 am to 11:30 pm on February 6th. There will be a short training at the beginning. Anyone is welcome. Please forward this to any friends or family that might be interested. Thank you for considering! Sign up at bit.ly/AQSciFairJudge or contact Sarah Fineman.
Dates to remember:
February 6th: science fair projects must be at school by 8:30 am.
*Science Fair will be open for viewing for parents and students from 3:15-5:00
February 7th: Science fair will be open for viewing from 7:45-2:00.
*All projects must go home at the end of the day
Please let us know if you have any questions,
The Science Fair Committee
Lisa Botero botero_lisa@asdk12.org
Sarah Fineman Fineman_Sarah@asdk12.org
Monica Severson severson_monica@asdk12.org
Connie Tracy tracy_connie@asdk12.org
