SAC 4th and 5th Graders Enjoy Skerryvore's Scottish Music - Thanks to Caldwell Fine Arts

 On Friday, April 21st, Sacajawea fourth and fifth graders had the opportunity to attend a Skerryvore concert in Jewett Auditorium at The College of Idaho. Skerryvore is an award winning Scottish band. They are currently on a global tour in the U.S. 

The kids enjoyed the cultural music and had opportunities to learn and sing along to songs. They also experienced new clothing, accents and instruments! This field trip tied right into the current fourth grade unit on sound! 

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El viernes 21 de abril, los estudiantes de cuarto y quinto grado de Sacajawea tuvieron la oportunidad de asistir a un concierto de Skerryvore en el Auditorio Jewett en el Colegio de Idaho. Skerryvore es una banda escocesa galardonada. Actualmente se encuentran en una gira mundial en los EE. UU. 

Los niños disfrutaron de la música cultural y tuvieron la oportunidad de aprender y cantar canciones. ¡También experimentaron  ropa, acentos e instrumentos nuevos! ¡Esta excursión se relacionó directamente con la unidad actual de cuarto grado sobre sonido!

2nd Grade - Birds of Prey Field Trip

Sacajawea 2nd Graders had a great time learning about conservation and habitats on their first field trip to The World Center for Birds of Prey!

And they, incidentally, got featured in this story by KIVI. LINK

 

Deer Flat Refuge - Identifying Organisms With SAC 4th Grade

 

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge and Sacajawea have been partnering to teach students science standards. Earlier this month Deer Flat visited our 4th grade classrooms.  Students participated in  a "Who Am I?" lesson focused on learning how to identify organisms using field guides and keys. This classroom visit was in preparation for field experiences we hoped to do later this school year.  Here's to more exploration of our natural world!

Sacajawea’s Students Enjoy a Play!

On Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, Sacajawea’s second grade students attended the Children’s Theatre Production of “The Flower of Sunnymount Crest.” This is a Scandinavian folktale about a girl going on a quest to find happiness.  Along the way she meets witches, trolls, and fairies.  They end up helping her on her quest because she showed kindness to them.  The students enjoyed the performance.  One of the highlights for them was a Sacajawea second grade student had a role in the musical.  Thank you Caldwell Fine Arts and Sacajawea's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for arranging this opportunity for our students.

SAC 5th Graders Study Stream Science

Mrs. Rudan's 5th grade class had the chance to travel to the Boise Water Shed to do some hands-on science related to streams. What a great opportunity to do STEM learning that matters.

Rotation #1: Toilet horseshoes and water testing for turbidity, pH, temp &  oxygen

Rotation #2: Macro invertebrate collection and identification

Rotation #3: Tour of "the chocolate river"... right after lunch 🤪🤢

Rotation #4: Hands-on Educational center

We are so proud of our students, and the way they represent our community.

Hot as Summer…Cold as Winter!

Sacajawea’s second grade students attended the play “Hot as Summer…Cold as Winter” at  Jewett Auditorium on College of Idaho’s campus.  In this play, a lonely prince challenges his staff to make him something hot as summer and cold as winter.  In the end, not only did the heroine make him a hot fudge sunday, but she also became his friend.  There were lots of laughs as the students watched this comedy.  It was definitely a fun adventure for them all. Thank you to Caldwell Fine Arts for arranging this opportunity for our students.

Spring has Sprung at Sacajawea Elementary’s First Grade!

Sacajawea’s First Grade Students have been learning about weather, animals, and holidays.  They have been doing some typical spring activities.  Mrs. Saunders’ class made May Day flowers.  Mrs. Rohall’s and Mrs. Friddle’s classes flew kites after reading The Kite and learning about wind.  Mrs. Braun’s and Mrs. Rohall’s class learned about butterflies.  Of course, all of the teachers made sure students went home with Mother’s Day presents!  Our spring celebration was topped off with a trip to the Zoo Boise and the Discovery Center.  Thank you to all of the family members that helped chaperone this event,