F.F.F. (Finished the First Friday!)

Please excuse my stuttering, but I am in awe that we have already completed our first week of the 2008-2009 school year.

And what a week it was!

We spent our final afternoon of the week working in teams. Students split into five teams and were asked to work together and problem-solve in several different ways.

First, each group had to come up with a team name and slogan. Next, students set about learning more about the TPA community via a scavenger hunt. Employing their critical thinking, logistical and math skills students had to make their way around campus in order to answer twelve questions.

Next students had to create a device that would cushion a light bulb's fall from an eight-foot drop. Operation Soft Landing gave students the opportunity to put their best problem-solving feet forward. Every group's light bulb survived the test! Go, Sixth Graders, Go!

The team competitions ended in an oral quiz that gave students the chance to review many of the things we learned this week - from vocabulary to history terminology to fun facts about their teachers. It was a fun and educational way to spend the afternoon.

Raising a virtual glass to us all for completing a terrific first week! Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend.

Cheers,
Ms. Pitman