Quarter 1 Finale

I hope everyone had a successful conference period last week. Parent-teacher conferences are an important piece in your student's education, as they provide parents with an opportunity to discuss quarter 1 progress in person. I encourage all parents and teachers to maintain communication throughout the year so we can continue to work together to help our students reach their potential. Parents can contribute greatly to their child's education by monitoring grades through Infinite Campus and discussing with the teacher ways to reinforce learning at home. Many of our teachers also send home regular communication through email, so make sure your teacher has an accurate email address so you can receive these updates.

We ended the week with a fantastic fall Hoe Down! I love seeing all of our students put aside their electronics and outside activities to spend some time with their families at these great school functions. PTO nights like these reinforce the community feel that helps make Sandpiper a special place to raise our students. A special thanks to all of the parents who helped make this night a great success!

Observations from the Classrooms

A short week and Halloween typically leads to some creative activities and celebrations in the classroom. The third grade spent Thursday as mad scientists, exploring different parts of the world of science. From making dry ice "scream" to estimating seeds in a pumpkin, learning and the fall spirit combined to provide the students with a lot of fun! The lab coats, wacky hair, and glasses were a nice touch!

If you didn't know, Sandpiper has a science lab that allows teachers and students to explore the messier side of science. The fifth grade spent last week getting a closer look at biology by dissecting the eye of a cow. They were able to separate and identify the different parts of the eye in an experience that will last much longer than a text book assignment.