Last month, Westside fifth graders performed their program for the parents and other students at Westside. The theme of the program revolved around important culture and events throughout the decades in the United States. Students dressed in clothing fitting any of the decades from the early 1900's on through the year 2000.
Sixth grade students recently visited the local junior high school for a brief orientation. Not only did the students get to meet the administration there, but were able to take a tour of the school and eat school lunch.
Recently the sixth-grade students at Westside enjoyed a visit to the 'Mummies of the World' museum exhibit at the Leonardo in Salt Lake City. As a part of the social studies curriculum, students learn about how mummies are formed. Students were also able to enjoy a lunch in the park across the street from the museum.
Recently, the Westside PTA sponsored a Teacher Appreciation Week for the teachers at Westside. The theme throughout the week centered upon a "team" theme. This involved a variety of activities including a teacher 'shoot out' where teachers challenged one another to a basketball shoot contest. The winner in the lower grades was Ms. Olsen, and the winner in the upper grades was Mrs.
As part of the social studies curriculum, sixth graders learn about the middle ages. As part of this unit, students learn about catapults and trebuchets. Given some various household items, students in Mrs. Bair's class constructed their own catapults to lauch marshmallows. Students had to first design their catapult, and then make any adjustments necessary after trying them out.
Students in the third grade recently performed their grade-level program. The program revolves around the third grade social studies curriculum about community and the world.
Fifth grade students participated in the wax museum recently at Westside. Students chose an influential person in history, and learned about them. On the day of the wax museum, they dressed as that person dressed.
Recently, several students from sixth grade versed their teachers in a game of basketball. Unfortunately for the students, the teachers were able to maintain their winning streak against the students.
Recently author Scott Savage, author of the Far World book series, visited a group of upper-grade students. Scott talked about how he comes up with ideas for his stories, and helped students understand the writing process.
Students in the sixth grade were privileged to have a representative from Clarke Planetarium come and talk about various aspects of astronomy from why we have seasons to the vast distances in space. Students were even able to hold an meteorite in their hands.
