Center Happenings 10/7/16 - 10/14/16

From the desk of the Supreme Editor (Cassie): We are excited to announce that students are taking on more and more responsibility in blogging.  There are four new leadership teams that 5th and 6th graders had the chance to join. Managing Editors comply the blog post onto the blogger site and post it. Executive Managers remind students to sign up for a topic, check in to make sure they are finishing their assignment and help with other managing tasks. The Creative Direction Committee choose the subjects we write about. Finally, the Material Managers oversee the check out of blogging technology and prepare flash drives and SD cards for new posts. All students have the chance to help each other learn technology skills.

Post complied by Aaron G, Henry, and Cassie



Geography by Colin and Aaron J

Photograph by Evelyn & Sofia Marie

This year for social studies we are working on Geography Map. For  Geography our class did something called Tear the world.  Which is where you try to tear the contents and put them in the correct places For some people it was a terrifying experience, for others it was a walk in the park. It was fun for most people who like geography.

We had a test about where the oceans, the continents, the hemispheres, the prime meridian, the equator, the north and south pole, and the international date line. Also we had to draw a Compass Rose, on the back there was a true or false, we listed three things you might find on a key on a map, and for extra credit we had to name 5 states in the united states like Washington. In conclusion we have had fun doing geography.




Introduction to the Blog by Bridget and Neha

   We are back on the blog once again! We are in our mentor, mentee, and learning buddy pairs for the blog and for olympics! We are so happy to be back to  blogging. We have a few 5th and 6th graders in Soliel we will interview.

Questions:

1. What’s your favorite thing about the blog?
2. What could improve for you personally about the blog?
3. What topic do you hope to write about?
4. What’s your current job? (Special report, writing, photo, and editors.)
5. What job do you hope get?

Kelvin 6th grader

Kelvin 1:

“My favorite thing about the blog is that we get to read when we’re finished.”

Kelvin 2:

“I have no idea.”

Kelvin 3:

“I have no idea.”

Kelvin 4:

“I am a photographer.”

Kelvin 5:

“I hope I get to be a special reporter.”

Abbie 5th grader

Abbie 1:

“I like to interview people because I get to know more about them.”

Abbie 2:

“Ejecting flash drives easier because it’s hard to remember how.”

Abbie 3:

“I hope to write about the Bear Scare.” (It’s a school event.)

Abbie 4:

“Special reporter.”

Abbie 5:

“My favorite job is special reporter.”

Livia 6th grader

Livia 1:

“I like being a special reporter.”

Livia 2:

“I have no idea.”

Livia 3:

“Bear Scare.”

Livia 4:

“Editor.”

Livia 5:

“Special reporter.”

Aaron 5th grader

Aaron 1:

“Being a special reporter.”

Aaron 2:

“Writing better.”

Aaron 3:

“Bear Scare.”

Aaron 4:

“Special reporter.”

Aaron 5:

“Special reporter.”

Overall, people have barely any cons about the blog, but almost everyone in Soleil loves the blog, probably because we’re the only center in intermediate who has one! We are really lucky that we do. Anyone in the world can view our amazing blog!

Digital Citizenship by Devin and Diego .T

This is when Jason came over to talk to us about digital citizenship, right now he’s talking about what communities you are in.

picture by Jake, Ethan, and Sydney.

When you are a digital citizen you have to obey the rules of technology. Some of the rules are:

No spamming, no cyberbullying. No cyberbullying means many things in different ways. It it is a big part too being a digital citizen if you don’t cyberbully.

You are already a  digital citizen.

Also being a digital citizen is staying on track and doing what you need to do. When you are on a computer and on the internet you have something called a digital footprint which is basicly admins of the  search engine (Example is google or wikipedia) can track what you are doing on websites. So when you are a digital citizen you are responsible and friendly.

4th math by Sophie and Amelia .A

picture by Reed and Kohl

Currently in 4th grade math we are working on  Factors, Prime numbers, Division, multiplication, Ratio tables and graphs. I introduce a 4th grader here she is she will explain what Prime numbers are. Prime number are numbers that have 2 or less factor pairs. We are also noticing patterns in the calendar and got assigned spots at the carpet while we eat snack.




Class meeting, the basics by Payton, and Madi

picture by Melia and Amelia .R

   In Class Meeting, students will count off their numbers for the attendance, then we do event planning where teachers will tell us about upcoming event. After that we do announcements,  We then do the Problements box. The problements box is used for students to solve other students problems and to complement people. We will then do jokes and riddles! We also do blogging!



Potluck by Josh .K and Declan

Graphic created by Ethan and Kelvin

On October 20th, we are having a Soleil potluck in the cafeteria. There will be many varieties of foods. Like salads, pastas, desserts, appetizers, many other main dishes, side dishes, and more. Each student/parent are highly recommended to bring the food. If you really can’t, then you don’t have to. The food we are bringing will be international and cultural foods, as well as family recipes. :)




Presidential Election by Jacob and Diego .B

this poster represents about  the American votes all around the country and how it is working. Picture by Ava .D and Olivia

The Election of 2016 is coming in one month! After Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were selected as nominees, there were Presidential and Vice Presidential debates. In the debate, they mostly talked about what they are going to do when they are President and Vice President. They also basically insulted each other just to persuade others on what they think of them.