Students in grades 5-8 used their science learning as well as creative skills to work in pairs on the Egg Drop Challenge. Students were provided with a variety of materials to prepare – straws, popsicle sticks, yarn, balloons, tape, felt and more – but could not use more than 15 items. After a video introduction, the pairs had less than 30 minutes to plan and construct something that safely held the raw egg. Once complete, the groups move to the second floor library where the contraptions were thrown over the wall into the middle school lobby below. Only 5 out of 30 eggs broke – which was a remarkable result. It was a great lesson in science and team building!
Our students in grades K-4 helped our community with a wonderful service project to support the Embry Rucker Shelter in Reston. The group worked on their organization, math and food preparation skills by making 70 lunches for people in need. We first made 140 sandwiches – turkey, ham and cheese, labeled them, and then added sides and utensils. We ended with decorating our lunch bags with positive messages and pictures. It was a great way to serve our community and learn some new skills at the same time!
The Newton School returned from winter break for continued 5 days a week in person classes. Field trips are different this year but all students were able to show their creativity by tie-dying t-shirts this week while at school. Check out our spectacular students enjoying a “stay at school” field trip!
Last Thursday, Deputy Atchison and Deputy Beach arrived at The Newton School in their patrol cards and full gear to help our students in grade K-5 learn more about the services that the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office provides and the activities that they can practice to keep everyone safe. We learned about how police are different from sheriffs, how to use seat belts and what to do in case of an emergency – CALL 911! The students then got to see all the items on the deputy’s belts and explore the patrol cars. We ended with a demonstration of the sirens and lights. Many thanks to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office for taking time out from their busy day to help our community!
This week in Social Class led by Ms. Parks, all students practiced having a holiday meal including turkey, cranberry, salad, rolls & butter and pumpkin pie. We worked on “best practices” with eating gracefully, table manners and social conversation at holiday meals – even setting the table so you can see if they can do that at home! We hoped this helped a little with your holiday meals this season!
The students in grades 5-8 participated in a community service project this week in support of the Cornerstones Embry Rucker Shelter in Reston. The group worked hard to make 120 lunches – including 240 delicious looking sandwiches – to provide to the families in the shelter. We also decorated the lunch bags with positive messages and packed them with applesauce, granola bars, napkins, spoons and water. We watched a video on the impact of doing kind deeds for others, and each student wrote out on a note card what they were going to do for others that day. Hopefully, a little practice goes a long way towards helping others in need.
While things have been different this year, students at The Newton School were able to participate in a Halloween costume contest and a socially distanced trick-or-treat exchange with our middle school classrooms. Check out the amazing costumes from some of our winners.
Mrs. Lopez and Mrs. Billingslea have been hard at work helping your student create amazing artwork – all in our new art studio with its own garage doors to the outside. Paintings have been coming home and then the students are on to the planter boxes with their own fresh flowers. It is an exciting time to be an artist here at The Newton School and we are seeing lots of creativity! Check them out!