Dear Parents,
The John B. Dey PTA Sponsored Science Fair is an exciting event that encourages students to think like young scientists. Conducting an experiment using the scientific method has many educational benefits. Students develop skills in creative thinking, problem solving, writing, and organizing a presentation. Though optional, we encourage every child to participate. After returning their registration sheets, students will be given specific instructions for the steps to be taken in preparing their science projects. Most of the work will be completed at home; however, some teachers may choose to work on projects in school as well.
We ask that you encourage your children and monitor their progress along the way. Your guidance is key to a successful project, but be careful that you don’t end up doing the experiment yourself, no matter how much fun it would be! Please complete and return the attached Science Fair Registration Sheet by Friday, February 24th so that your child’s scientific discoveries can begin!
Mandy McCall, Science Fair Chair
348-7609 or mandymccall@verizon.net
We have been working hard on painting flowers for our hallway display. Mrs. Greene is the creative one in our classroom and she thought up all the ideas for this Spring scene that included flowers, a caterpillar, and grass. The students did such a great job working on this project together and I am so proud of them! If you come to JBD- make sure you check it out in!
Spring is Here! Things are growing and changing in our class. We took our science notebooks outside to document what our tree looks like in Spring and how it is different from the winter tree, fall tree, and summer tree. 
Today we used the IPads to play an attribute game that challenge our critical and creative thinking. 
We are studying community helpers and are so lucky to have so many members of the community come and talk to our classes about their jobs. We have had a firefighter, a dentist, and a soldier visit our class so far. 
