Lion Tales. Olin Elementary School. After our good table manners lesson, BUGS recipients participated in a lunchtime scavenger hunt.

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1 M A R C H Lion Tales Olin Elementary School After our good table manners lesson, BUGS recipients participated in a lunchtime scavenger hunt.

2 6 th Grade News By: Mrs. Meixner The sixth grade students spent time in February designing their family Code of Arms. Pictured are their final products. As you can tell, they were very creative and really tried to apply their family values and interests when developing this project. This project was connected with the study of the Byzantine Empire and Medieval Europe. Currently, the students are working in small groups on developing a better understanding of Africa in these four areas:! The People of Africa! Africa s Resources! African Animals! Geographic Regions So, if you ve visited the public library lately you may have seen some of our 6 th graders actively researching, planning, and developing their presentations on Africa! In February, the students took the Winter A-reading assessment, and they were very successful! I am excited for them and look forward to the spring when they will take it again". The sixth grade students are approaching week 6 of the D.A.R.E. program with Deputy Feldman. During their time spent with Deputy Feldman they are learning how to use the decision-making model and practicing by role-playing. If you see a 6 th grader, ask them what the decision-making model is! Have a wonderful March, whether it is cheering on your favorite team during March madness, getting outside as the weather begins to change, or celebrating St. Patrick s Day! 2

3 Fifth & Sixth Grade News By: Mrs. Armstrong In 5 th grade math, the students are working on converting different forms of measurement into other forms of measurement. It is an exciting unit because they are getting to know tools they have not used a lot before in Math. Coming up next is Geometry! In 6 th grade math, the students are working with applying area formulas to problems. We just finished perimeter formulas, and will be going onto volume formulas. In Social Studies, the students are working on understanding the time period that slavery started, how it continued, and eventually how it ended. They are learning about what was going on in the country at the time, what things contributed to the idea, and what eventually helped cause it to stop. In Science, we are almost done with our Living Systems unit. It was a really exciting day when Dr. MacKenzie from the Anamosa Vet Clinic came here and helped us dissect pigs hearts. It was great to see an actual heart like ours and feel and look around to see how it is all put together and the differences between parts. We are finishing up this week talking about instinct, responses to stimuli, and how different animals get attention or notice warning signs of predators. 3

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5 March 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 BKF: Pancakes Hot Dog Potato Wedges Steamed Broccoli Fruit Cocktail 2 BKF: Egg Sandwich Chicken Nuggets Mashed Potatoes Sliced Pears 3 BKF: Fr. Toast Stix Spaghetti Breadstick Garden Fresh Apple 4 BKF: Bkf. Pizza Fish Sandwich Applesauce BKF: Cereal Mandarin Orange Chicken Rice Cherry Tomatoes Tropical Fruit BKF: Cereal Popcorn Chicken Broccoli w/cheese Peaches 8 BKF: Pancakes Mr. Rib Baked Beans Fresh Fruit Cup 15 BKF: Pancakes Taco Diced Pears Apple Slices 9 BKF: Egg Sandwich Hamburger Oven Baked Fries Fresh Strawberries 16 BKF: Egg Sandwich Pizza Garden Mandarin Oranges 10 BKF: Fr. Toast Stix Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Steamed Carrots Pineapple 17 BKF: Fr. Toast Stix Hotdog Green Beans Peach Halves 11 BKF: Bkf. Pizza Fish Sandwich Peaches 18 BKF: Bkf. Pizza Fish Sandwich Fresh Veggies Apple Sauce BKF: Cereal Goulash Bread Stick Tossed Peas Diced Peaches Spring Break 22 BKF: Pancakes Breaded Chicken Fresh Veggies Oranges 29 BKF: Cereal Pizza Diced Pears 23 BKF: Egg Sandwich Turkey & Cheese Sub Baked Chips Apple 30 BKF: Pancakes Chicken Sandwich Green Beans Fruit Cocktail Fresh Apple 24 Spring Break 31 BKF: Fr. Toast Stix Hot Dog Broccoli Pineapple 25 Spring Break 26 Notes: Daily breakfast includes listed menu item & 100% juice/fruit and milk. Half pint of 1% or skim milk served with meals. USDA is an equeal opportunity provider and employer. 5

6 Olin Elementary Activity Calendar March 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Dental Hygienist 9-2 Meeting Room Read Across America Early Out 12:30 Professional Development U of I Art Show a.m. Comic Books/Superheroes End of 3 rd Quarter BUGS Assembly School Board Meeting 6: SPRING BREAK 25 SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK Notes: More Calendars with US Holidays: Apr 2016, May 2016, PDF Calendar. 6