GENERAL HUTCHINSON VISITS

Brigadier General Paul Hutchinson is veteran who continues to serve our country. He was a pilot in the United State Air Force and is currently a commander in the New Hampshire National Guard when he is not flying planes for American Airlines. The students in 4K learned a great deal about what it means to be a veteran and specifically about Brigadier General Hutchinson's service to our country. They asked many astute questions and respectful comments.  Brigadier General Hutchinson came to 4K this week as part of Proctor's Salute to Veterans Program organized by Mrs. Feltault. Each classroom had the opportunity to meet and learn from a veteran and then the entire school came together to meet all the veterans. 

Thank you again to Brigadier General Hutchinson and all who serve our country!

COZY BEAR CHAIR~STEM CHALLENGE

This was the challenge:

Your stuffed animal is uncomfortable!Can you design and build a chair that makes him happy using only paper and tape?

You will have 3 minutes to formulate a plan. You will then have exactly 10 minutes to complete the challenge.
You may use as much or as little of the kit materials as you choose.
Your structure may be as tall or as wide as you would like.

You MAY NOT attach your structure to a base such as a table or the floor.

A successful chair holds your stuffed animal above the table, floor or another surface.

4K rose to the challenge! Take a look at the teamwork and great design ideas!

SALUTING VETERANS

Today, 4K took time to think about what the saying "Freedom Isn't Free" means. 

The students discussed how freedom takes great effort by our veterans. They sacrifice so much for our country and that is the price that freedom really costs. Our Thankful Thursday sign-in was about what we'd say to veteran if we could.....

DASH!

This year, DASH taught us all about multiple intelligences and learning differences.The first session allowed children to discover their learning preferences and strengths. Our second session, the students of 4K engaged in a variety of activities that simulated what children with a learning difference may experience when they do everyday learning tasks. The class gained an understanding of how some children may struggle with tasks they find easy. This hopefully leads to empathy for others and what they go through.