Center Happenings 11/2 - 11/13

Art by Francine and Alexa

Pop -out art optical illusion that a student made. Photo by Jacob and Nicolai

 This week in art we are making pictures that look like our hand is coming out of the page. Then, we are coloring the hand so that is just looks more colorful.

6^th Year Math by Emilee and Reed

Photo by Austin G and Colin 

This year in 6th year math we are learning about multiplying decimals. We are also working on ratios, for example a ratio is a relationship between quantities of 2 different things, examples of a ratio are Apples to oranges, boys to girls, or months to years. We are also learning about part to part and part to total. Part to part is just like ratios but you use numbers instead of things. For example, there may be 5 squares and 7 circles. The part to part would be 5:7, and if it was part to part you still use numbers instead of things. For example, there are 4 circles and 9 squares to get the part to total. You would add all the shapes together and you would write it 4:13 because 4 is the amount of the first group of shapes, and 13 is the amount of all the shapes.(: means to)

I am excited to learn more MATH!:)

HIMPS Writing by Ethan and Billy

Photo by Ava G and Livia

This week in the HIMP’s writing group we are learning to debate in our book clubs, and we are also working on our realistic fiction stories. In our book club debates we divided our group into 2 groups of 2 or 3 people and our homework was to come up with something your book club could debate on then each book club would choose an idea to debate on and the groups then would debate on the 2 different sides of the opinion and chose a winning group in the end. We are starting the second drafts of our realistic fictions stories and our finals are due in about 2 weeks.

Unicorns Reading by Neha and Mira

Photo by Amelia and Naomi

This week, the Super Pink Fluffy Unicorns, in reading, are learning about debating about characters in different parts of books. We are also learning to interpret/understand characters, the setting, the plot, repeating objects, and the character’s emotions and expressions. All of us are reading realistic fiction books to show how the characters feelings and emotions are contributing to the book. This can also help us predict what will come next in the books we are reading. On the unicorns side we are reading “The Tiger Rising” for an realistic fiction example for debating, the setting, the plot, repeating objects, and feelings/character moods.

Bear Scare by Braeden and Amy

a Soliel student dresses up as the Indominus Rex from Jurassic World for the Barescare on October 30th. Photo by Bam and Zane

  The Bear Scare this year was fun. There were games to get candy, a cupcake walk, a pumpkin carving contest, a haunted house, and so much more! Inside the Haunted House, there were  people screaming and jump scares. There was the Trick-or-Treat Street for the Primary kids, where they can dance and play games and score some candy. The pumpkins in the carving contest were very creative; for example, there was a pumpkin jail.        

Overall, the Bear Scare this year was awesome and fun. :)

Soleil Potluck by Joey and Devin

Photo by Isa and Kohl

The Soleil potluck is a fun event where Soleil families can get together over food and drinks brought by each family. Last names from A-D had to bring drinks, E-O had to bring main dishes and snacks, and  P-Z had to bring desserts. Kids can play in front of the school on a small lawn but need parent supervision to go to the playground. At the potluck parents can talk and eat. It is a good time to plan with friends. There is usually a big speech of thanks to the parents for their contribution to Soleil.

Beginning Orchestra Photo

She is playing the  A and D string notes on the cello. Photo by Lowata and Emma