First-graders have been learning about animal classifications...
Animal Classification Lab
First-graders have been learning about animal classifications. To help them better understand the lesson, students participated in a classroom lab where they had to take a look at 24 different animals and identify which classification they belonged, such as spider, insect, reptile, amphibian, fish, bird or mammal.
This year, because of the coronavirus, science consultant Claire Zurbuch created a different way for students to complete the lab. Normally, students work in groups and travel from table to table to identify the animals. This year, the animals were attached to individual poles and students had to walk around the room on their own, visiting one station at a time, and try to determine to which classification each animal belonged. The students then recorded their answers on a sheet.
Students did well working on their own to find the answers and keeping their distance. Great job everyone and thanks to Mr. Z for coming up with a new way to do the experiment.
Remote Learning Registration
Registration is now open for those families who wish to have their children attend second semester classes via remote learning. The link is available on the district website: www.cardinalschools.org.
The form should be completed even if the child was a remote learner during the first semester and the parent wishes them to continue being a remote learner for the second semester.
Forms must be submitted by Dec. 1. The choice one makes will remain in effect for the entire semester.
Please complete one application per child who intends to enroll in remote learning. Again, any Cardinal family who wishes to have their child participate in virtual learning for the second semester should complete the form. If a student was a virtual learner during the first semester and is not signed up to be a virtual learner in the second semester, the school district will assume that student is returning to in-building instruction.
Paper copies are also available in each building office for anyone who may need one. Feel free to reach out to the child’s building of attendance with any questions.
