Newton't First Law of Motion

Mrs. Thomason taught children about Newton's first law of motion: A body at rest tends to stay at rest until another outside force acts upon it. To illustrate the point, three eggs were set up on a pie tin which was knocked out from under them, dropping them into a glass of water. To see a short video of the activity, click on the following web address http://www.schooltube.com/video/37923/Scrambled-Eggs-Newtons-First-Law-of-Motion

Day Five, Ambulance and Fire Department Display

The Madison County Fire Department came to the school today to teach about fire safety. Children visited the "smoke trailer" which simulates conditions in an actual fire. The fire truck was also on display along with an ambulance. Special thanks to these agencies for all they do in our behalf.

The weather was much colder than we had thought possible. Children did not bring coats, so Mrs. Thomason took some blankets from the office for children who were freezing. Who would have thought it would be so cold in June, but, after all, it is Idaho.

Day Four, Fourth Grade Music

The program here at the Middle School does not have a music program during the summer, except for the fourth grade. They will have music on Thursday's. Mrs. Shari Wilcox came today for our first installment. She provides music instruction for grades K-3 at the Burton School.

Day Three, BYU-I Aide Assignments

Who expected all this rain? No one could have predicted the moisture we are getting, but it keeps things cool, green, and mostly indoors.

We were lucky to get BYU-I students to come and work with us in our Summer Learning Adventure. As part of one of their classes, they are to work with us during the five week period. Teachers should make sure they have an instruction packet provided by Dr. Duque. If not, ask your assigned student to make sure you have one. Some students were misassigned yesterday, so another teacher may have your packet. Here are the students and to whom them are assigned:


Grade 4
Room 106, Jenna Dayton, Kendy Jo Button

Room 101, Josh Wilson, Jack Kingsford

Room 104, Barbara McDermott, Emilie Savio-Orton

Grade 5 Rotation
Room 207, Melanie Wade, Charlene Nestor

Room 208, George Wilson, Reagan Reynolds

Grade 6 Rotation
Gym, or 206, Mark Bates, Veralyn Hopman-Jensen

Room 105, Bonnie Thomason, Christina Ross

Grade 7 Rotation
Room 204, Jackie Mitchell, Heather McFarlane

Grade 8
Room 217, Don Holverson, Charisse Gardner

Room 219, Jon Ziegler, Jennifer Glad

Troy Perry, Jessica Smith

Day #2 Ironing out the Wrinkles

Things went much smoother today. Enrollment was up from 134 students to 139. A few children had to be shifted to balance classes to more manageable numbers. We had to make a run to get more tablets and pencils. It was the first day for the BYU-I students who are working on their field experience. It was great to have the additional help.

We feed children before putting them on busses and sending them home. Fourth grade students need much more time to eat than eighth graders. We appreciate the great work our lunch people do in making sure children are fed.

First Day of Summer Learning Adventure

Welcome to our first day. No matter how well you think you have organized everything, there are always a few things that pop up. There were some children in grades three and below who had to be relocated to the Burton Elementary school, but other than that everyone was in the right place.

Children were met by teachers and divided up into their respective classes. Some of the aides had to be reassigned where the need was greatest.

We received a list from BYU-I regarding the eleven student teachers who will be here on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mr. Larry Duque is the BYU-I professor who is supervising the Sr. Methods Practicum students. Teachers should give them as many opportunities as possible to teach and manage the classroom environment. A packet will be provided with additional information regarding this program.

Children in Mrs. Wade's class are shown participting in one of the activities designed to emphasize hands-on participation. Mrs. Thomason is shown pulling a tablecloth from under dishes and silverware. What better way to explain laws of motion?

We will keep you posted each day as to what is happening at our Summer Learning Adventure.

Enrollment Count, May 28, 2009

Here are the numbers we have as of today for Middle School Summer Learning Adventure:
Grades
4th - 56
5th - 31
6th - 29
7th - 23
8th - 38 Total = 177

This is with all of the migrant students that LaRae Parker has contacted. We don't have an information sheet on all these students, but this is how many we have enrolled at this point.