ARONIMINK IN ACTION

LaRae Wright and Gbalia Taweh were 1st and 2nd place in the Upper Darby Township Annual Black History Month Poetry Contest!! LaRae's poem was titled "I Don't See Color" based on the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Gbalia's poem was titled "Harriet Tubman."

Mayor Brown presented LaRae and Gbalia a plaque at the Council Meeting on

Wednesday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Upper Darby Municipal Building.

We are very proud of the hard work these poets put into their work.

The 5th graders in Mrs. Woodbridge’s class celebrated Black History Month by creating Google Slides presentations about influential Black Americans. They proudly shared their presentations with the younger grades.

The fourth grade is currently working on the final lessons of the year in Science. Students have been investigating how internal and external parts of plants and animals contribute to their survival. Most notably, how animal senses have contributed to their survival. We have examined eye sight and pupil shape. Students have imitated Steelhead Trout and used the sense of smell to identify their way home. We have investigated our own reaction times compared to the reaction times of a dragonfly. Students are now investigating how sight and its ability to communicate information across long distances has aided the survival of humans.

ELA finds students continuing to work on figurative language, specifically similes and metaphors. Similes and metaphors are often found in literature and poetry. Authors use similes and metaphors to make comparisons that aides in a reader's understanding. Theme is also another literary element that is found in both literature and poetry. The theme of a story or poem conveys a message to all readers. Themes may encourage readers of a piece to work together, persevere through life's challenges or the importance of reading.

In Math, students have been working with fractions. In fourth grade, students add, subtract, compose, decompose, convert fractions to mixed numbers, find and identify equivalent fractions. Students are also adding and subtracting mixed numbers. Classes are also working on time and elapsed time. The next topic will focus on data such as line plots and the next benchmark will take place right before Spring Break.

In Science we have begun the "ULTIMATE PLAYGROUND" where we are learning about force, push, pull, and gravity. Be sure to ask us about the playgrounds we are designing.

In Math we are getting ready for our third benchmark. We completed units in fractions, measurement, mass, and volume!

In Language Arts we are working in Module 6 and studying "Animals in Action". We have also been working on writing a friendly letter.

Please be sure to be completing homework nightly in IXL and AMIRA!

It is also time to replenish supplies! Please send in pencils, crayons, glue sticks, and check to see that your child has working headphones!

Below please the pics of Mrs. Suranyi's class celebrating filling their reward jar with a "Blackout Party", Mrs. Surayni really knows how to throw a party!

Check out the experiments on FORCE AND MOTION that Miss Lee's scientists conducted.

In ELA, we wrapped up Module 5! As part of our learning, we discussed the qualities of a good leader and focused on several famous African American leaders who have made a positive impact on our world. Students practiced identifying leadership traits and reflecting on how they can show leadership in their own lives.

In Math, students completed Benchmark 2, which assessed Units 1–8. We are now beginning Unit 9, where we will focus on place value and working with numbers up to 1,000. Students will be building a deeper understanding of hundreds, tens, and ones.

In Science, we finished our “Garden of Life” unit. Students explored how to care for plants, how plants and animals work together, and learned about different types of pollinators. It was exciting to see their curiosity grow as they discovered how living things depend on one another.

We are looking forward to all of the exciting activities coming up in March!

February was a great and busy month for Kindergarten. We have been working so hard on learning our letter sounds and blending that we have been able to start reading some sentences! The fifth graders came in to share their hard work on their Black History Month presentations. Our littlest learners love to see the big kids in K!

EL students had fun learning about Lunar New Year, and 5th grader Sophia modeled her beautiful Chinese dress on the first day of the holiday.

This month we are playing Basketball in Phys. Ed. class!

On Wednesday, March 25 we are having our 4th and 5th grade 3-on-3 March Madness basketball tournament. The girls tournament begins at 6:00pm. A parent foul shooting contest will take place at 7:00. The boys tournament begins at 7:10. Details about this 4th and 5th grade tournament will be sent home with your child soon.

Check out Carlin getting ready to shoot a foul shot!

Our Aronimink students are busy in the library reading high-quality books by award-winning authors. First and second graders are continuing to strengthen their prediction and comprehension skills through engaging stories and discussions.

In third grade, students are reading short passages and practicing how to locate “right there” answers directly within the text to support their understanding.

Our fourth and fifth graders are reading award-winning novels in small groups, collaborating to discuss the story and answer comprehension questions thoughtfully and thoroughly.

First-grade students explored the work of famous artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. They learned about his bold, expressive style and discovered why he often included his signature crown in his artwork. Students then created their own drawings and paintings inspired by Basquiat’s style, using symbols, colors, and words that represent who they are. The results were creative, meaningful, and full of personality!

STAY "TUNED"....

Riddle of the Month:

I'm green and small, with leaves in three, I'm a symbol of luck that brings you glee. What am I?

Answer here: Riddle of the Month Answer Form

STEM CHALLENGE (click for more details)

Leprechaun Trap STEM Challenge

Looking for a fun and engaging St. Patrick’s Day STEM activity? Challenge young engineers with this Leprechaun Trap STEM Challenge! This hands-on activity encourages kids to design, build, and test creative traps while exploring key STEM concepts. Can they outsmart a tricky leprechaun and catch him before he escapes?