STEM Mobile Lab Visits Axton Elementary!

"That was cool, Mrs. Joyce!"

 

Our students had the opportunity to visit the STEM Lab from Danville's Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.  STEM stands for "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics."  The pictures below show some of the interesting experiments the children were fortunate to see and participate in.

 

Duke Dog has been busy!

Below are three stories about Duke Dog's adventures with our students.  The students are certainly enjoying having him visit them at their homes. 




Damion's story: 


Me and Duke Dog played with my 3DS.  Duke Dog met my toys.  And he watched TV with me.



Jay's story: 

Duke dog and I were swinging.  Duke Dog met all of my toys.  Duke dog helped me win on Mario Brothers.  Duke Dog also helped me do my homework.

Roger's story:

I watched TV with Duke dog and we built a Lincoln log town, while waiting on the school bus.  We played on the iPad together.  Me, Mom, and Duke dog danced oppa gangnam style.  Yesterday we watched the Polar Express.  We had a good weekend, Duke dog and I.

 

Estimation

These students estimated the closest amount to the number of cotton balls in the jar.

These students estimated the closest amount to the number of chips in the jar. 

We are studying estimation in math this week.  Above and below are pictures of students who have become expert estimators!  Great job!!!

These students estimated the closest amount to the number of cubes in the jar.

Spelling Bee Winners

Congratulations to Roger and Damion, our first and second place classroom spelling bee winners.  Everyone did a great job, and Mrs. Joyce is proud of all who participated.

Best wishes to Roger who will be competing in the school spelling bee next week!