Week of April 21 - 25

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

• Kindergarten: We learned more about recycling: what to recycle, how to sort it, and where our trash goes.
• 1st grade: We explored magnets today by magnet "fishing" and racing.
• 2nd grade: I didn't get to see my second grade friends this week because of STAAR testing, but they continued to study the ocean with their homeroom teacher. 
• 3rd grade: This was week two of our mini-unit over owl pellets. Most of us were able to excavate the majority of our pellet's bones this week. Next week, we'll start trying to identify which prey they came from!
• 4th grade: I didn't get to see my fourth grade friends this week due to STAAR testing, but I'm excited to see them next week!

Earth Day Celebration

Ladybugs are said to be friends of gardens because they help get rid of unwanted pests and their eggs. Today, to celebrate Earth Day, OUES students released ladybugs into the air around our school in the hopes of helping our gardens, forests, and the rest of the environment.  Below is a video of the event (special thanks to Mrs. Loomis and Mrs. McArthur for taking pictures, and to Mrs. McArthur for putting together our Animoto video!). 

Happy Earth Day!