Fairbrook Fifth Grade Explorers have been exploring our Solar System and recently completed the unit with a fun, cross-curricular project learning project that linked ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science! Explorer Groups selected one of 7 planets (including Pluto!) and researched information about their chosen planet. Then, using design thinking processes, explorers collaborated together and designed an "alien" that has adapted and is unique to their chosen planet. A passport was then created for each "alien," so that they could come and visit all K-4 Fairbrook students for a two-day Alien Celebration. The Aliens were loved by all and safely returned to their home planet.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Students in 2nd grade are learning about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in honor of President's Day.
2nd Graders in Mrs. Newman's room are researching and writing reports on famous African-Americans.
The 4th grade students in Mrs. Bruhn's class had a blast making ecosystems. They discussed all the living and non-living things needed in an ecosystem, planned what might live in their jars, and gathered materials. Their ecosystems include dirt, moss rocks, creek water, clover seeds, worms, snails, and crickets. Their jars will help them understand ecosystems, life cycles, food chains, and the water cycle.
Mrs. Carenza's 1st grade class read books about how shadows are created. Then they made their own groundhogs and used flashlights to practice making shadows for Groundhogs Day.
Fairbrook Fifth Graders recently had a visit from Air Force STEM expert, Retired Colonel Ron Stauffer, USAF. Col Stauffer spoke about a topic that he is passionate about, Space! In his talk, students learned about manned space exploration and how astronauts are “Living in Space.” Mr. Streiff has known Col Stauffer for 13 years and says that he can always count on Col Stauffer to provide STEM talks that engage students into exploring more and being inspired. 🚀🪐🛰️🔭 #livinginspace #steminspiration #NASA #airforcestem
PTO hosted a Winter Ball and it was a huge success. Thank you PTO!
Students celebrated the 100th and the 101st day of school. Some students performed a 100th day shirt fashion show, dressed as a dalmatian, and (using technology) saw and wrote about their lives when they are 100 years old.
Interest Clubs are back. The students fill out interest surveys and are placed in clubs to explore those interests. Clubs include running, cheerleading, geology, crafting, and more.
February Shine Award Winner!
Camdyn is an outstanding member of Mrs. Brenner and Mrs. Ferguson's third grade class. He is consistently an example of the Fairbrook Fundamentals. Camdyn shows that he is responsible by always putting his work and belongings away where they are supposed to be. He shows he is respectful by always being ready with a zero inch voice. Mrs. Brenner and Mrs. Ferguson can always count on him to make good choices. His classmates know that when they ask him for help he will be kind and help them. Camdyn is a team player, hard worker and gives his best effort in everything he does. The class is proud of Camdyn for receiving the shine award.
Student celebrated Global Play Day with extra time to play both inside and outside.
Mr. and Mrs. Nichols came to Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Carenza's classes to share their knowledge of Chinese New Year. They talked about traditions, the celebrations, read a book, and brought the students traditional gifts.
Mr. Maloney, an amateur geologist, was a guest speaker today in the 3rd grade. He came to school today to teach the 3rd graders about rocks. He also brought a collection of rocks for them to study and learn about.
High School Acting Students performed a Cinderella story at all of the elementaries this year. They used volunteers from the audience in the play.
Links of Love was an amazing success this year. In fact it was a record breaking year! We broke our previous Links of Love total by over $2500. That is a lot of extra help for the Beavercreek F.I.S.H Food Pantry. Thank you for supporting this wonderful organization and thank you to our students from Anchored for Life and Mrs. Laravie and Mrs. Carenza for running the fundraiser.
Kindergarten Bear Day! Kindergarteners brought in their bears and completed activities such as measuring their bears, graphing them, and writing about them.
Students in Ms. Wicksanner’s class have practiced meditation all year. To show how much they love it two of her students made a meditation center at recess.
January Shine Award Winner
Harvest always goes above and beyond. She is always helping around the classroom, invites students to play who might not otherwise have a playmate, and always gives her best effort and perseveres, even when something is challenging for her. Harvest makes the classroom a more peaceful and welcoming environment. Harvest is an amazing student and we are so lucky to have her as part of our classroom family.
🎉🎉CONGRATULATIONS to the Rolling Beavers on their first ever WIN!!! They beat the Columbus Prep Knights 26-22!! It was great seeing the stands filled, cheering on our amazing kids! Our Rolling Beavers played their hearts out! They have been working so hard this season on sharpening their skills.
-Tara Rislund Robertson
