Where in the world is Mrs. Lockman’s class this week?
This week, our explorers landed in Mexico!
Students researched famous landmarks, population, and food, then cracked into the brilliance of Mayan math to design their very own secret codes. 🔢✨
📚 We also wrapped up Chapter 1 of A Wrinkle in Time and used text evidence to imagine Mrs. Whatsit through a creative STEM challenge. 🎨🔬
☀️ Finally, we explored the science behind Chichen Itza’s moving shadow, discovering how light travels in a straight line and engineering our own shadow-casting structures. 🏛️🌑
Another week of discovery, creativity, and global adventure! 🌍💡
This week, our explorers landed in Mexico!
Students researched famous landmarks, population, and food, then cracked into the brilliance of Mayan math to design their very own secret codes. 🔢✨
📚 We also wrapped up Chapter 1 of A Wrinkle in Time and used text evidence to imagine Mrs. Whatsit through a creative STEM challenge. 🎨🔬
☀️ Finally, we explored the science behind Chichen Itza’s moving shadow, discovering how light travels in a straight line and engineering our own shadow-casting structures. 🏛️🌑
Another week of discovery, creativity, and global adventure! 🌍💡
Great news! The Scholastic Book Fair is officially open for students. They can shop during their resource block today, August 29th, through September 4th. Happy reading!
🌍✈️ This week Mrs. Lockman’s travelers landed in Canada! 🇨🇦
Students put their critical thinking to work as they researched and ranked different insulation materials, an important skill for surviving the cold Arctic. ❄️ They also dove into Chapter 1 of A Wrinkle in Time, sparking curiosity about journeys and discovery. 📖✨
Next, they became architects, designing detailed blueprints of shelters that could withstand Canada’s Arctic climate. 🏠✏️ Each blueprint included labeled insulation choices, and students calculated the square footage of insulation their shelters would need blending STEM + reading + global exploration all in one adventure!
Our journey has only just begun. Where will learning take us next? 🌎💡
Students put their critical thinking to work as they researched and ranked different insulation materials, an important skill for surviving the cold Arctic. ❄️ They also dove into Chapter 1 of A Wrinkle in Time, sparking curiosity about journeys and discovery. 📖✨
Next, they became architects, designing detailed blueprints of shelters that could withstand Canada’s Arctic climate. 🏠✏️ Each blueprint included labeled insulation choices, and students calculated the square footage of insulation their shelters would need blending STEM + reading + global exploration all in one adventure!
Our journey has only just begun. Where will learning take us next? 🌎💡
🔬📚 Fifth Grade Science in Action 📚🔬
Mrs. Dallmann’s fifth grade scientists engaged in a comprehensive review of Chapter 1 in preparation for their upcoming unit assessment. Students applied the scientific method across multiple tasks to strengthen both content knowledge and critical thinking skills.
📝 They summarized investigation articles aligned to each letter of SCIENCE, reinforcing reading comprehension and scientific literacy.
🎨 Students constructed a vocabulary graffiti wall, visually connecting and internalizing key terms.
👀 They practiced distinguishing between observations and inferences, supported by images and collaborative discussion.
🚁 Through a controlled copter experiment, they explored the impact of wingspan on flight, identifying and analyzing independent and dependent variables.
🧩 Finally, students applied their understanding of the scientific method to solve a logic-based riddle, demonstrating transfer of knowledge to novel situations.
This active and integrative review ensured students were well-prepared for assessment while fostering deeper connections between vocabulary, process skills, and inquiry-based science. 🌟🔍
Mrs. Dallmann’s fifth grade scientists engaged in a comprehensive review of Chapter 1 in preparation for their upcoming unit assessment. Students applied the scientific method across multiple tasks to strengthen both content knowledge and critical thinking skills.
📝 They summarized investigation articles aligned to each letter of SCIENCE, reinforcing reading comprehension and scientific literacy.
🎨 Students constructed a vocabulary graffiti wall, visually connecting and internalizing key terms.
👀 They practiced distinguishing between observations and inferences, supported by images and collaborative discussion.
🚁 Through a controlled copter experiment, they explored the impact of wingspan on flight, identifying and analyzing independent and dependent variables.
🧩 Finally, students applied their understanding of the scientific method to solve a logic-based riddle, demonstrating transfer of knowledge to novel situations.
This active and integrative review ensured students were well-prepared for assessment while fostering deeper connections between vocabulary, process skills, and inquiry-based science. 🌟🔍
Get ready, bookworms! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Students can shop during their resource block August 29th to September 4th. We're also hosting a special family night on August 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM during our open house, so you can shop together. Can't make it to the book fair? You can also shop online and have books delivered right to your home. For more information and to shop online, please see the attached flyer. Happy reading!
The book fair is coming soon! Stay tuned for more details!
Picture day will be Friday 9/5! Papers will be sent home soon!
The Sales Tax Holiday is happening right now and runs through August 31st! Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. ✏️📒🎒
For a full list of qualifying items, please visit: www.floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
🌍 Where in the World is Mrs. Lockman’s Class? 🌍
This year, Mrs. Lockman’s class is embarking on an ambitious academic journey—Around the World in 38 Days—integrating geography, literacy, coding, and critical thinking skills. Each week, we’ll “travel” to a new location, applying cross-curricular learning to deepen our understanding of the world.
To launch our adventure, students:
📚 Analyzed the definition and characteristics of continents versus countries and discussed their significance in global studies.
🗺️ Applied strategic thinking to design a travel route that reached all seven continents, considering efficiency and geography.
🤖 Programmed a Bee-Bot to navigate a large-scale world map, reinforcing spatial reasoning and sequencing skills.
📖 Engaged in a close reading preview of our novel study, A Wrinkle in Time, making connections between literature and our global exploration theme.
Our first “stop” set the foundation for a year of inquiry, problem-solving, and global awareness. We look forward to sharing each week’s destination and the learning it inspires!
This year, Mrs. Lockman’s class is embarking on an ambitious academic journey—Around the World in 38 Days—integrating geography, literacy, coding, and critical thinking skills. Each week, we’ll “travel” to a new location, applying cross-curricular learning to deepen our understanding of the world.
To launch our adventure, students:
📚 Analyzed the definition and characteristics of continents versus countries and discussed their significance in global studies.
🗺️ Applied strategic thinking to design a travel route that reached all seven continents, considering efficiency and geography.
🤖 Programmed a Bee-Bot to navigate a large-scale world map, reinforcing spatial reasoning and sequencing skills.
📖 Engaged in a close reading preview of our novel study, A Wrinkle in Time, making connections between literature and our global exploration theme.
Our first “stop” set the foundation for a year of inquiry, problem-solving, and global awareness. We look forward to sharing each week’s destination and the learning it inspires!
Check out these amazing opportunities! Our military counselor has provided some great resources, so be sure to take a look at the attached flyers for more information.
The LAE Welcome Back Newsletter is here! Please take a few minutes to read through all of the back to school information and mark your calendar for "Meet the Teacher" on Friday, August 8. We can't wait to see our Rams!
The Family Newsletter
STARTING TODAY! ✏️📒🎒The Sales Tax Holiday begins on August 1st and runs through August 31st! Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.
For a full list of qualifying items, please visit: www.floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
For a full list of qualifying items, please visit: www.floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
It's almost time to meet the teacher! We look to seeing our Rams on Friday, August 8th. Single scholar families are welcome to join us between 1:00-2:00 and sibling families from 2:30-3:30.
We are proud to be rated an A school!
😎 Summer is in full swing, and so is our FREE Summer Meals Program! 🍎🥪
We're serving FREE meals to all kids and teens 18 and under—no application needed! Just stop by, fuel up, and enjoy! Find a location near you below and check the dates and times to plan your visit.
The countdown is ON! Can you believe August 11th, the first day of school, is just two months away? Don't delay—register your kindergartener for OneClay today! We can't wait to welcome our newest students!
Make sure you gather these required documents to register:
- Birth certificate/Guardianship documents
- Physical and immunization documents (Form DOH 680 or DOH 681)
- Proof of residence (mortgage statement, lease, utility bill, etc.)
For more information, please visit our dedicated kindergarten resource webpage at https://claycountysdfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ccds/page/kindergarten-registration
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Mrs. Yost's class ended the year with a fun Bubble Science experiment! 🫧 They observed how bubbles formed using a variety of solutions and had a blast testing which ones worked best. A bubbly way to wrap up a great year of learning! 🧪🎉
Our 4th graders had a blast celebrating their hard work on the ELA FAST! Those who scored a 4 or 5 got the sweet reward of being able to pie their teacher in the face! 🥧😄 Way to go, you earned it!
