We experience all the “feels” in E6.
The last half of October was full of emotion! Studying bacteria in science, traveling the high seas with Prince Henry the Navigator, bone-chilling scary stories, and celebrations in Spain. Throw in a career dress up day and our Friday fitness elective and you have a month filled with creativity, experience, cooperation, and of course, daily doses of laughter.
THE BASICS of BACTERIA
Students have been studying the six kingdoms of life, and Archaebacteria and Eubacteria sparked thoughtful questions about the microorganisms all around us. After learning about the parts of both the animal and plant cells, students investigated the life cycles of our single celled friends. Students learned the importance of categorization based on specific characteristics. Please visit our photo galleries to see spherical, cylindrical, and spiral bacteria models made of clay.
It’s all about word choice…
E6 writers spent the month of October brainstorming, reading, searching, and studying descriptive words. Murky, suspicious, pulsing, and deafening are some of the words students used to create a spooky story to share with their friends. Students listened to readings of the great Edgar Allen Poe to borrow description, understand mood, and create suspense. Here are a few examples from our authors.
“It was a Sunday night, the winter trees were bare and the night was cold. The crease of the moon smiled knowingly at the lone house.”
-Addi B.
“I’ve always liked to stay in the shadows and work secretly. It’s fun to do that kind of thing when you are a child.” -Cian
“I sneak away into the trees. The trees start to shutter as I go further into the forest.” -Phynix
“Hello Eric, I’ve been expecting you.” He says in his scratchy voice, I’m speechless. He puts his cold, knife-like fingers on my shuddering shoulder and walks me into the living room.” – Cooper
“Grace, a freckle-faced, tall, 13 year old girl, stepped down the cracked street. Her emerald green eyes boiled with anger as the three girls behind her laughed.” – Lilian
“Lightning appeared, and the wind whistled. They entered through a tiny gate and unsteadily got out of the car.” -Isabella
Stay tuned for announcements regarding our upcoming poetry slam.
Celebrating the creative culture of Spain
International Children’s Day was filled with festive food, cubist painting, and ship building. We ate together, we created together, and we enjoyed each other’s company. We missed seeing parents in the classroom and appreciate all who helped make materials and prepare food. Please visit our photo gallery to see the smiles in their eyes.
Thanks again to all the parents, students, and staff who have helped make this year possible. E6 is grateful every day.
Make sure to check out our photos! There are some fun pictures of your children enjoying our new Fitness Elective! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HtDfUYD4SGyg6N1UEpza6FkAvdF7Espq?usp=sharing