The Polar Den will be closed this Wednesday April 17th. Please plan accordingly
Optimism: A Timely STEM Characteristic of the Week in Kindergarten
We've been really focusing on developing a growth mindset and positive attitude in kindergarten. On a daily basis, we begin our morning meeting with a reminder that if we believe we'll have a great day, we will!
Through challenges in the classroom and beyond, it's essential to maintain our optimistic attitude. If we believe we can succeed, we will!
Optimism: An essential characteristic that helps us R.O.A.R. with Pride!
Online book fair going on now until April 23. Check out our webpage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/floodwoodschool
Scholastic Spring Book Fair opens Monday. Help the library acquire STEM Maker-Space tools by shopping. You can now use eWallet to make it easier for your child to purchase items. Check out this video: http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/ewallet-parents
Dollars for Scholars application acceptance period is now closed. Applications can no longer be accepted as of midnight, April 12th. Thank you to all the students that applied and all the generous donors that make this program such a benefit to Floodwood community and students.
Attention Dollars for Scholars,this is what what you should see if you have correctly submitted all your applications for scholarships.
Dollars for Scholars application deadline is today, April 12th, by midnight. Press the submit button to be awarded a scholarship, even if your references aren't complete.
School will be closed Friday, April 12th. There will be no after school activities. Kindergarten Roundup will be rescheduled.
We will have a two hour late start on Friday, April 12th. Kindergarten Roundup will begin at 10:30 am.
Lessons Learned: We can learn a lot from our little ones if we give them an opportunity to teach us.
This week, kindergarten students learned what it means to be an active citizen who genuinely cares for others, strives to improve his/her community in practical ways, perseveres through difficulties, resolves conflict respectfully, accepts others, learns from misconceptions, cooperates as a member of a team, demonstrates effort in all tasks, and celebrates collective accomplishments.
Today, we celebrated them and all they do to make Floodwood a better community for us all.
These little learners are active citizens who have much to teach all of us if we will listen. We can feel fortunate for lessons learned.
School is cancelled for Thursday, April 11th. All evening activities, including conferences, will be cancelled. If you would like to schedule a conference for your child, please contact their teacher.
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Kind. and 2nd grade STEM. Try and float your boat
Red Cross Babysitting Course flyer
Digging Into Flexibility and Cooperation Skills: Two enthusiastic culinary artists took to the kindergarten kitchen early Friday morning to make the day's snack--Healthy energy spheres!
Both students worked together to gather supplies, consider one another's ideas for the recipe, and work together to concoct the most amazing treats for the class.
Flexibility and cooperation were character traits of the week that these chefs deliciously applied in an authentic context. Yum!
Technology in Action: This week, kindergarten students revisited a recipe for homemade honey butter and used it as an opportunity to discuss advances in technology and how it helps us at home and school. Our mason jar recipe took much more time and effort, but the taste was well worth it!
Kindergarten students designed posters this week for Governor Walz in preparation for a special invitation to the Capitol for Wednesday's State of the State Address. Students wrote about what they love and get to do in school.
The purpose of this writing activity was to inform our elected officials of the exceptional education Floodwood students receive each day. Our young children are active citizens with the power to influence change!
Floodwood School's STEAM Powered Family Fun Night is Thursday, April 25th!
More photos of S.T.E.A.M. in the library.
Kindergarten, 6th Grade, & Stevie S.T.EA.M. up the library with their robotic driving skills.
