Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Local Author visits Fred Assam Elementary!
We had a special guest visit school today! Local author Jean Patrick spoke to all of the students about the books she has written! She joined us in our Read Across America week of activities to promote reading in our schools and homes. This event was co-sponsored by the South Dakota Humanities Council. You can read more about Jean Patrick at her website www.jeanpatrick.com.
4th grade & Static Electricity
Static Electricity is currently the unit being studied in 4th grade science. These students were testing their new knowledge by using a balloon to move their ping pong balls to the finish line! Students rubbed thier balloon on hair and clothing to create the most static electricity. I'm thinking that I missed the best pictures though ~ the "after" pictures of hair! 
Hoops of Hope
Hoops of Hope is a free throw shooting fundraiser for kids orphaned by AIDS. Hoops of Hope was started by a 9 year old boy, Austin Gutwein, from Phonix, Arizona. He is an inspiration to all kids and likes to tell them, "Do something bigger than yourself."
Kids can sign up for Hoops of Hope in teams. The cost if $10 per person with no further fundraising necessary. There will even be Little Tikes basketball hoops for younger kids!
Date: Sunday, March 21st 12:00 or 3:00 shift for shooting baskets
Where: Brandon Valley High School
Registration information at http://brandonvalley.k12.sd.us
Check out the following video as well! http://hoopsofhope.org/how-it-all-started.html
Kids can sign up for Hoops of Hope in teams. The cost if $10 per person with no further fundraising necessary. There will even be Little Tikes basketball hoops for younger kids!
Date: Sunday, March 21st 12:00 or 3:00 shift for shooting baskets
Where: Brandon Valley High School
Registration information at http://brandonvalley.k12.sd.us
Check out the following video as well! http://hoopsofhope.org/how-it-all-started.html
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Tuesday ~ Twin (and even Triplet) Day!
Lots of fun around school today with dress alike kids! Just take a look ~
Cure Kids Cancer
These silly Student Council members are helping sell bracelets during the noon hour each day. There are many different choices for bracelets ~ only $1 each!
Bracelets are being made by the families of Amanda and Mariah ~ both girls had cancer so the proceeds of the bracelet sales will be given to CureKids Cancer.
Crazy Sock & Shoe Day
The first day of our "Read Across America" week began with crazy socks & shoes.
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