Week 13: Highlights
1. G5 - Engineering and Robotics: Building, Coding, and Collaborating
Our fifth-grade students recently completed their Science unit on Engineering and Robotics, where they explored the Engineering Design Cycle—a framework that guides them to empathize, brainstorm, design, test, and reflect. Using the VEX GO STEM Labs, students practiced applying their first unit NGSS standards which focus on defining design problems, generating and testing solutions, and improving prototypes.
Throughout the unit, students strengthened their engineering, coding, and collaboration skills as they built and programmed robots to complete challenges. Their final project simulated a robotic mission to Mars, where robots had to collect and sort rock samples based on color using sensors and coded decision-making. Along the way, students learned the importance of teamwork—listening to ideas, sharing responsibilities, and persevering through challenges.
They concluded the unit by reflecting on how each step of the Engineering Design Cycle helps real engineers improve their designs. It was a hands-on, minds-on experience that sparked creativity, problem-solving, and excitement for innovation!
2. House Team Assembly created lots of happy faces!
This past Friday we hosted our first House Team assembly for the school year. With a focus on grit and gratitude, we saw our teachers and students show perseverance and celebrate each other's collaboration.
3. Parent Connect - Thank You
We were pleased to have our math consultant lead a workshop this week for our parents. We focused on math teaching and learning in the ES and our curriculum review process.
4. Book Fair Coming Soon!
The Book Fair is a great opportunity to build the love for reading and incorporate students interest and choice in the selection of books and other reading materials.
5. G1-4 Christmas Concerts - Coming Soon!
Get ready for a fun evening of Christmas music and cheer with our ES students. Bring the family to this festive event.
6. ES News - Coming Soon!
