Week of January 20 - 24

Here's what we did in the Science Lab this week:

• Kindergarten: I didn't see my kinder friends this week because there was no school on Monday. We'll start exploring sound energy next week, though! 
• 1st grade: We observed and recorded changes in the moon by learning more about its phases.
• 2nd grade:We learned how useful magnets can be in our lives by making a compass at our desk.
• 3rd grade: We continued our investigation of the solar system by completing our models of the solar system and playing a couple more solar system games.
• 4th grade: We started week one of a two-week series that involves solving the powder puzzle mystery.

Upcoming Events:

• February 4th: 4th graders will do a special STEM program. A company called All About Learning will come to our school and teach students more about wind energy and wind turbines. Thank you to our wonderful PTO for providing this opportunity!
• February 19 - March 4: StarLab is visiting OUES. Please make sure your student wears socks during on Science Lab days during that time. Younger students may wish to wear slip-on or Velcro shoes, as we will need to take our shoes off before we get into the tent. 
• March 27: Our amazing PTO funded our first ever "Family Science Night." FSN is hosted by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The museum will have various science stations -- including a StarLab -- available for students to explore between 6-8 pm. All families that attend will receive 2 adult passes and 2 child passes to enter the museum for free. In addition, the Fort Worth Astronomical Society will set up giant telescopes in the playground area, starting at 6:30. Mark it on your calendar -- it will be a fun night!