Robotics Club Shirts

Our Robotics Club shirt was 
                  designed by Wesley Clark, 
                          with sleeve design by Lucy Messina

It looks awesome and we can't wait to wear them 

to STEAMfest in Rochester!

Animated Life Cycle of a Plant

Fourth Grade students have been learning 

about the life cycle of a plant.

We spent some time getting to know the Hue Animation Studio Software which you can see here:

And then students worked in small groups 

to create their props, 

use the software, 

and create their own animated life cycle of a plant.

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Well our first graders wanted to figure that one out too!

Some guesses:

1. It's fall and that's what they do.

2. It's getting colder.

3. Because they're supposed to

Well they're all kind of right... but we watched this Science video 

and learned all about sunlight and chlorophyll.

Then we created this awesome graph- SILENTLY

If you could figure out the pattern you picked a leaf off the pile and put it where it belonged.

And finally we did some good old leaf rubbings and talked about the job of the veins of the leaves... 

right back to the tree's energy and chlorophyll.

Ten Apples Up on Top

Kindergarten is enjoying listening to this story:

And then students work in small groups 
to build a structure that can hold 10 apples up on top!

We noticed that several of our final designs had posts that were spread out.

Then we looked around the room to find supporting posts... on tables, chairs, and in the room.




Look around your house do you see any posts?
How about on your bed?  
Look under it...

Fredonia Mini Maker Faire

Hello there Families,

      Looking for some family fun on the weekend?  Look no further Fredonia is again hosting their Mini Maker Faire October 19th.  Lots of free activities and this year Food Trucks on site!  Check it out...Fredonia Mini-Maker Fare

                                                                                                Yours truly,

                                                                                                Mrs. Sauder

Dot Day

1st Graders are spending the week celebrating
Peter Reynold's Book The Dot

After listening to this great story, 

students had time to experiment with our own Dot robots.

In Art and Library, students will continue connecting with this inspirational piece of children's literature.

Welcome Back Trojans!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome Back to School Trojans
This year we have a lot of exciting things in store.

1. A new Augmented Reality Sandbox being built currently

2. Robotics Club is starting this week.

3. A new 5th grade run Design and Print Shop

Here are some of our earliest visitors to the Maker Space!

4th Grade Friday Fun Building Bridges for Dot!