The students have successfully portrayed the mood of the scene. Mr. Ryan's 6th grade Science class is studying the ocean floor. The ocean floor will be a combination of each team's work. Celebrations in Hispanic Countries are being studied in Mrs. Grossman and Mrs. del Rosario's 7th grade classes. Students are comparing celebrations, here in the USA and in a varitey of Hispanic countries.
Birthday parties are important in both cultures.
Saints Day's are an even more important celebration than birthdays in many Hispanic countries. Every saint has a specific day of the year. Everyone whose name is Miguel celebrates on Saint Michael's Day. Wind Power is the source of energy for race cars designed and tested by Mrs. Polk's science classes. Students refined their problem solving skills through this project and enjoyed themselves at the same time.