Our very last week of 2020! 

The Eagles have loved having the freedom to each lunch outside. (It can be 25 degrees and lunch outside is still the unanimous decision.) The Eagles enjoyed a few days of throwing snowballs, playing on the ice, and eating {in} the snow. 

   

We have seen so much hard work and dedication happening during Core Skills! To encourage and celebrate their accomplishments, each milestone in Core Skills (10% in IXL and Khan, completion of a Badge Book or Aleks level) earns the Eagle 20 minutes of free computer game time.  

 

On Thursday, the Eagles were given 40 minutes to work in a collaborative team to earn as many IXL gold medals as possible.  All together, the Eagles completed 20 levels!! So impressive! 

  

4 Eagles took their Pitch a Field Trip writing through the entire process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to share their pitch with the community.  The winning field trip was........ UNIQUE TOYS! August won over his audience with the idea of bringing their own money to purchase dragons, rubix cubes, and plushies.  

The studio had a few visits from the Mess Monster during the week.  He left behind notes regarding the cleanliness of the studio and took away a few seating areas, such as the couch and rocker chairs.  He challenged the Eagles to earn their seating back by leaving the studio in a fabulous state.  

With the Exhibition on Friday, the Eagles had a Christmas Celebration on Thursday afternoon.  They played M&M Bingo, Jingle Bell Toss, had a Marshmallow Straw Race, played Christmas charades, watched The Grinch, and decorated cookies. 

 

In the days prior to the Exhibition, Eagles gathered together to create a plan.  They created a schedule, made a program, and assigned roles; Agora (marketplace) Worker, Announcer, Greeters, Time Manager, and Reflection Leader. On Friday morning, they ran through a trial run, reflecting on what went well and things they wished to change for the real Exhibition. Some of these ideas included being more serious, announcing louder, and asking Eagles to take a stance during reflection. 

The Eagles closed out the session with their 3rd Exhibition.  For this showcase, the Eagles invited their families into the world of Acton Athens.  There, they were given the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Eagles' Quest for the session.  They were able to  build academic tools, create artwork, learn about Ancient Greece, eat Greek snacks, and have Socratic Discussions.  The Eagles past 3 weeks of hard work have prepared them for the Exhibition, where the coins they earned and saved were used with their visitors. 

We hope everyone enjoys their 2 weeks off, we will see you again on January 4th! 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!