Center Happenings 4/26/16 - 5/6/16

PUD Science Lessons by Ava D and Chloe

Students write down things they discover about electricity Photo by Kelvin and Sydney D

Soleil had a PUD guest coming in to teach us about electrical circuits.  We built circuits and learn how to identify different kinds of circuits.  Our teachers were Mr. Olson and Ms Donegan.  This class was really fun and we learned a lot!    

SBA Testing by Lucy and Saki

The soleil class is working hard on the Smarter  Balanced Assessment (SBA). Photo by Sophia and Melia

We have been testing this week. This test has a special name. The test is called the SBA. SBA stands for Smarter Balance Assessment. In Madrona, only 3rd grade and up take the SBA. In the SBA, you must take a placement test to determine what level you will take. In the SBA, usually are two subjects. Those subjects are math, and language arts. 5th grade took the science test. While taking the test, unless it’s the science test, we take the SBA, in our classrooms. Some people like the test, and some don’t. The SBA  is a very important test.

Mother's Day by Austin S and Alec

These are some examples of mother's day gifts that the Soleil students made

Photo by Joshua, Ben, and Josh K

Mother’s day is about giving your Mom all the attention in the world. Mother day is when you respect your mom the whole day no arguing just whole day of peace with your mom. Most of the time you give your mom gifts for taking such good care of you and your family.  

Art Walk is May 19th by Aaron J and Ezra

This is one of the spirit animals for the art walk.

Photo by Henry and Lane

Every year Madrona has an art walk where students can share their artwork with their family this year on May 19. So this year we decided to interview two people in our class about what they're excited to see.

Interview #1 (Ava D.)  A. People expressing their creativity in their art.

Interview #2 (Henry) A. All of the artwork up for auction.

Washington Primary Results by Aaron G and Grayson



In the democrats Bernie Sanders won the Washington primary with 25 delegates and 72.7 percent of the votes in Washington.  The Republican Primary will be on May 26th  from 10:00 to 2:00 am.  Since both Ted Cruz and John Kasich have dropped out Donald Trump will go on to be the Republican nominee. In conclusion

Before Camp Excitement by Evelyn and Sid

Photo by Giselle and Abbie

We interviewed people about camp. We asked them all the same question; How do you feel about going to camp?

Amelia: I am super excited to be at camp with my best friend Evelyn.

Saki: I am really excited to go to camp and share a cabin with my friends.

Emilee: I feel awesome that there will be no homework.

Bam: I feel excited that we finally get to go someplace with no discipline.