3-10-17

"Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a permanent attitude."

-Martin Luther King

During the month of March, our virtues focus will be on the character trait of Forgiveness. Forgiveness is giving someone another chance after they have done something wrong, knowing that everyone makes mistakes. It is making amends instead of taking revenge. It is also important to forgive yourself. When we forgive ourselves, we stop punishing ourselves for our mistakes. Forgiveness is moving ahead, ready to act differently, with compassion for yourself and faith that you can change.

We practice forgiveness when we...

Remember that everyone makes mistakes
Take responsibility for our own mistakes
Share our feelings without taking revenge
Accept people without judgement or criticism
Make amends instead of punishing ourselves with guilt

Upcoming Days in Rotation

Monday, March 13^th – Day 5

Tuesday, March 14^th – Day 6

Wednesday, March 15^th – Day 7

Thursday, March 16^th – Day 1

Friday, March 17^th – Day 2

Reminders

Tuesday, March 14th is the annual Faculty vs Student Basketball Game and Dunk Contest. This is a $2 dress down day to raise money for our Easter Food Drive. We also ask that everyone brings in non-perishable food items for the Lowcountry Food Bank, which will be parked out front of our gymnasium at the start of the game (12:30-1:30 p.m).
On Wednesday, March 15^th, we will have a $2 dress down day and bake sale for the Porter Gaud Parents Guild. This is the rescheduled date from the canceled event in October due to the hurricane.
On Friday, March 17^th Lower School students can wear green to school to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Please mark your calendars for a Lower School parent meeting for parents of first through third graders on April 24^th in the cafeteria. We are excited to share our plans for the 2017-2018 school year.

Wax Museum

The third grade created a "live wax museum" this week with all of the students dressed as famous South Carolinians. The event was part of their year-long study of our state. Guests pushed a button and saw the character come to life and share his/her biography. What a fantastic way for the students to demonstrate all they have learned about these important figures in our state's history.

Introduction to Forgiveness

Father Richard, Father Brian, and Mrs. Sanders (Middle School Counselor) helped us introduce the virtue of forgiveness this week. They role played to share the importance of forgiving one another.

What Does Bucket Filling Look Like in Music Class?

Shootout

The Lower School Basketball Shootout is an annual event where Lower School students (grades three through five) shoot a specific number of shots to see who makes the most baskets. Well done to all of those who participated!

Team Work

Fifth graders worked together towards a common goal on Friday morning. They practiced teamwork, patience, and communication while trying to get from start to finish holding a piece of dry spaghetti between each person. They realized that a good follower is just as important as a good leader!

Gently Used Book Sale

Classes enjoyed their "new" books from the Gently Used Book Sale. Thank you, Gretchen Tate for organizing and to all who donated their treasures to this important cause.

Fourth Grade Flagstaff

Our fourth graders have been doing a great job raising the flag in the mornings. Keep up the good work!

Shape Masters!

This week, one second grade math class explored lines of symmetry by making geometric shapes and designs on geoboards before solidifying their understanding with paper and pencil exercises.

Science Lab

First graders took Science Lab outdoors to investigate soils on our campus.

Second graders learned about feeding relationships in a habitat while playing a logic puzzle called Habitactics.

Third graders finished the design phase of their ecosystems. Stay tuned for 3-D printing and LEGO models!

The Starlab is up and running this week! Our young astronomers are learning to identify constellations and the brightest stars in our night sky, as well as the Greek, Roman, and Egyptian legends behind them.

Artist Astronomers

Artist-astronomers in Artful Space Science (after-school program) created constellations (Orion and Draco the Dragon) using tumbled glass, while learning the myths behind the shapes and how to spot them in our night sky. These will be full-fused in the kiln and will become part of a set of constellation coasters.

Special Reading Time

A first grader earned 20 points and chose to read to her classmates. They all decided to enjoy the beautiful weather while listening to her read Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures.

Guest Readers

Mrs. Dixon's class had a guest this week. She read I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas. The class enjoyed singing the song too!!

Second Grade Sailors of the Week invited special sibling guest readers to their classrooms this week!

Pancakes and Pajamas!

All of the second graders earned pom pom and jewel parties during which they celebrated in style by wearing relaxing pjs to school and enjoying pancakes and waffles.