Star Wars day was today in first grade at Alhambra! This unique project blends writing and literacy with film production and graphic arts. First the students begin by watching the original 1977 Star Wars film. Next, a guest speaker, Mr. Brian Knoblach, graphic designer and Star Wars fan talks to the students about the process of filming the original Star Wars by using drawn/painted backgrounds, mini models, and sound effects. Students then work in teams to create a story line with a setting, characters, dialogue, a problem and solution. After that they practice with their action figures and film ! This is also a nice summer project for kids using items any family has at home.
2nd and 3rd graders enjoyed an educational trip to Cahokia Mounds!
2nd and 3rd graders enjoyed an educational trip to Cahokia Mounds!
2nd and 3rd graders enjoyed an educational trip to Cahokia Mounds!
The annual Mini Marathon at Alhambra Primary raised $1,068.62 for Leaps of Love!
All students in Mrs. Kronk’s class participated in an engineering project called “Hole in 10.” In this project students had to design a ball maze with 5 various recyclables and 5 directional changes. The ball had to land safely in a cup at the end without bouncing out. This is a unique project with study based on Newton’s laws of motion and understanding gravity as a force that can be directed and utilized to slow, speed up, or stop the ball.
Third graders are getting the second graders psyched up for next year! The second graders learned what to expect in third grade when they got their “Key to Success!” 🔑 😊
Yesterday was Letter K in our ABC Character Countdown! We wrote "Keys to Success" to share with lower grades. First graders pair with Kindergarten students to pass on advice for next year.
Butterfly Release Day in 1st grade!
Butterfly Release Day in 1st grade!
Bus 60 has just loaded and left the parking lot at 4:05. We expect busses 66 and 63 to leave Alhambra around 4:15 today.
We are currently under a tornado warning in Alhambra. Students are safely sheltering in the hallways. Busses will most likely be delayed until the warning has lifted.
Take the Challenge closing ceremony today included the winning class dumping slime on Mrs. Tolbert!!!!
The guided reading classes enjoyed a homophone Easter egg activity today! 🐰🐣
Third grade and Kindergarten teamed up today to hunt Exercise Easter Eggs in P.E.! Thanks Mrs. Luitjohan for making our P.E. egg-stra special today! 🐣
Over 100 years ago, the Titanic sank. Since then, it has been an interesting topic to study for all, including 1st and 3rd graders! These classes partnered up to study a non-fiction article. We used reading questioning strategies to deepen our knowledge about the Titanic!
Our ABC Character Countdown is in full swing here at AP! Today was Bring a Flower to Mrs. Hooks Day! Let’s finish the year with good character. 🌺
Garden Camp was a success! The kids loved planting tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, cauliflower, and peppers! 🍅 🥒 🌶 🥔
2nd graders visit the nursing home residents!🌸🌻🌷
No Screens Week has kicked off here at AP! We are taking the challenge seriously here. I will report back with the class with the most participation who will get to pour slime on Mrs. Tolbert!
