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!

Christmas Around the World

Hayden wears the paper chain he and other students created to represent Denmark.  Mrs. Sturm worked with this group.

 

All four first grade classes enjoyed learning about the Christmas traditions and customs of other countries in comparison to the United States.   

Miss Wickline taught Jay, Saul, and Weston about Italy and had them write notes to their parents promising to be good.

Crystal and Ty'Karius learned about Mexican traditions and created lanterns.

Elijah displays the British flag.  He and other students learned about Father Christmas, sang Christmas carols, and created Christmas cards.  All of these are Christmas traditions from England.

Force and Motion fun

 

Room 20 children just finished up learning about force and motion.  A special thanks to Ms. Rodgers for allowing us to experiment with her guitar and drums.  We discovered first hand that vibrations do indeed make sound!  What fun!

Reindeer day

Roger, Weston, Emmanuel, and Trinity are excited about their antlers!

 

Reindeer Day was lots of fun for the children (and teacher!) of Room 20!  We read the story "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and discussed the story elements.  Then we worked in groups to create a nonfiction reindeer book, a Rudolph ornament, and a reindeer sandwich.  Perhaps our favorite part of the day was when Mrs. Joyce gave us our own set of reindeer antlers.  Thanks to Mrs. Frith, Mrs. Hairston, Mrs. Moxley, Ms. Moorefield, and Mrs. Bishop for helping us with all of our activities! 

 

Hayden, Ty'Karius, Savannah, and Saul had fun on Reindeer Day.

Rachel, Makayla, Elijah, and Vincent show off their antlers!

Emmanuel and Abigail loved making their Rudolph sandwiches with Mrs. Moxley.

Weston and Elijah can't wait to try their sandwiches!

Ty'Karius and Makayla get ready to eat their creations.

Miss Wickline added some decorations to her hair to create a reindeer!