Friday, December 17, 2010

Happy Holidays!

We hope your winter break is restful and wonderful! The After School Program will resume January 3rd.

Happy Holidays!

Monday, December 13, 2010

Mad Science!

The Mad Science "Be Tobacco Free" is a highly interactive assembly that includes fascinating science demonstrations and special effects that highlight the health risks of tobacco use. Students see the impact of second-hand smoke using a smoking chamber and witness a simulation of the effects of nicotine on the heart and circulatory systems.
At Pelion Elementary, students really got into this presentation and enjoyed participating!







Monday, December 6, 2010

Flip Books and Snowflakes

During art enrichment this month third, fourth, and fifth graders made flip books. They made books about food, people, animals, shapes, words, and much more! The books turned out well and students really enjoyed showing off their masterpieces!




Kindergarten, first, and second grade students practiced scissors skills and radial symmetry by creating paper snowflake cut-outs.


Beautiful snowflakes!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Art Enrichment

Fourth and fifth grade students learned about Optical Illusions during Art Enrichment time this week!
Optical illusions are images that trick the eye. The artists Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely are great examples of Op Artists (artists who create art with optical illusions)! Students examined a variety of optical illusions, then drew their own!

Checking out an illusion! It looks like it's moving!

Creating an illusion

Finished optical illusion!

Trapped in the illusion!

Music Enrichment

5th grade students at Pelion Elementary School enjoy singing and learning about new instruments during Music Enrichment!




Students working in partners to play a song!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

3rd Grade


Educational computer games! Students are practicing math and reading skills.


Meanwhile, students work on homework assignments in small groups!


Friday, October 29, 2010

Parents Night at PES

Pelion Elementary held the first Parents' Night of the year on Tuesday! Everyone enjoyed dinner and an internet seminar with Winnie, our technology integration specialist. It was a great success!

Scholastic books- every student got to take home two books!


Students choosing the perfect book!

Baked Spaghetti!


The kids playing games in the multipurpose room...


 

While the parents attended a workshop on Internet Safety!


A big thank you to our partners, Sweet Magnolias Catering!