First Graders got a chance to build upon their Kindergarten coding experience last week. On Day 1, students discussed what makes something a robot. They then discussed where we would see robots in and around Columbus. Ms. Shelia with the UNL Extension office read students "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" , then in groups they used coding instructions to move their BeeBot through the story.
On Day 2, students used the mat from the story to code between different foods. They worked on teamwork skills with 3 students creating the code, then directing the driver who entered it on the BeeBot. They got to take turns building code and then entering it. They learned how to apply the skills of retelling a story (we have been doing this in reading) and life skills of cooperation, teamwork, and perseverance to name a few.
Hopefully they're able to enjoy coding in 2nd grade and continue to build upon this cool skill!
Last Thursday was our annual Staff vs. 4th grade dodgeball game! 4th grade students who met their 3rd quarter AR goal were able to play against their teachers!
Community Members, please mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the following community meetings being offered by CPS.
April 15th -7:00-8:00pm Dr. Kay will go LIVE on the CPS facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusPublicSchools/
May 1st -7:00-8:00pm will be in person at the CHS Concert Hall.
3434 Discoverer Drive
#communitymeeting #collaborativesolutions
Coding: where logic meets creativity. The Kindergarteners had the opportunity to embark on a coding journey this past week thanks to the Platte County 4H Extension office. They learned how robots work and how robots can help assist and enhance human lives, from medical advancements to everyday tasks.
During this experience, the students had the opportunity to learn and experiment with coding by using a coding robot. They had to create a code to help the robot mouse find the pretend cheese. They sure had a fun time "mousing" around!
Kids grades K-6 join the CHS Track Team for their upcoming Youth Track Camp!
Oh, the places they'll go! The Kindergarten hallway has been decorated with all things Dr. Seuss to help celebrate Read Across America this month. Dr. Seuss' books are some of our students' favorites to read and listen to as they have many fun rhyming words and silly pictures to look at.
The Kindergarteners have been learning about tradespeople from colonial times and how different life was long ago compared to today. The other day, they learned about how challenging it was to build houses and make clothing. They have learned about how many of these jobs are still around today, but our updated technology makes these jobs easier to perform and complete faster than hundreds of years ago.
It's always fun to find new ways to practice! The Kindergarteners have been working hard on learning how to read and write this year. Today they practiced sounding out words and writing the words on magna-tiles with whiteboard markers. Time flies when you're having fun and these almost first graders are ready for next year's challenges!
Thank you to all of the grandfriends who joined us yesterday!
MARCH 4, 2025 CANCELLATIONS
CPS Buildings have determined that the after school program, practices and all evening events will be cancelled tonight. Kindergarten enrollment will continue until 6pm. Please direct any questions to your student's school building.
Third Grade had "Grandfriends Day" yesterday. The kids LOVED having their visitors see their classrooms and even got to eat lunch with them. We look forward to having Second Grade "Grandfriends Day" today! Stay tuned for more pictures!
Reminder of upcoming important dates!
March 6, 2025 - Grades K-8 have a noon dismissal, No Preschool
March 7,2025 - No School for Students
March 10-14,2025 - No School for Students, Spring Break
Today 1st grade and Kindergarten students walked to the Middle school to attend the student outreach concert hosted by Friends of music. We got to listen to the music of Boyd Meets girl a cello and guitar duet based out of Australia
All CPS buildings will close at 5:00pm today, 2/18/25. No evening activities will take place including middle school parent-teacher conferences.
IT'S HAPPENING! Kindergarten Registration is scheduled for Monday, March 3rd through Friday, March 7th at the Kramer Education Center --> 2410 16th St. Please enter through the west doors. Each day is open to parents/guardians with students attending any of our elementaries!
Students in 1st grade enjoyed learning about the Solar System and Earth's place in the universe in Reading Knowledge Domain 6. They learned facts about the solar system, planets, astronauts, and haven't wanted to take down the classroom display. Did you know that it would take more than 3 months on the fastest rocket ship to reach the sun?!
They also enjoyed learning about the history and layers of the Earth in Reading Knowledge Domain 7. They got to learn a bit about dinosaurs, fossils, geologists and paleontologists in that unit.
It's been fun having older students share what they're learning and making connections to 1st grade content! They are always wondering what hallway displays the 1st grade classes will put up next to brighten the hallways!
You won't want to "mist" this! The Kindergarteners are "snow" excited to share their finished hallway display of all of the seasons. They've spent the past few weeks learning about each season and the type of weather that occurs during winter, spring, summer, and fall (also known as autumn). This unit was full of "weather-ful" learning!
The Kindergarteners at North Park had a fun-filled day celebrating the 100th day of school on Monday. They practiced counting to 100 many times that day which included making necklaces by counting 100 pieces of fruit loops cereal, making 100 dots on an art project, doing 100 jumping jacks, and even finding 100 chocolate kisses around their classroom. 100 days of learning is definitely worth celebrating!
Here ye, hear ye! The kindergarteners declare that every unit should end with a dance party from now on. The students have been learning about kings and queens in their recent reading unit so to celebrate the end of this unit, the classes each had their very own royal tea party and ball. The students thoroughly enjoyed dressing up, making crowns, eating special treats, drinking out of fancy cups, and they even got to learn how to dance at a ball. We think that it’s safe to say that they had a royally good time!
2B had the best time exploring wind erosion in science!!!💨💨💨
The goggles made it even more fun!👩🔬🧑🔬🔬
