’ May 11, 2020

Gabrielle Murgia

Determination means deciding it’s worth it to finish what you’ve started. The link below has this month’s song about Determination. As you listen, think about these questions: • What examples of determination did you see? • What phrases in the song could help motivate you when you are having trouble being determined? https://youtu.be/SfjX9aGiTpA Visual Journaling Dolphins, you are living through a very important part of history! Start documenting your quarantine experience through a visual art journal. You can use a blank journal, a notebook, or papers stapled together. Be sure to decorate your cover! Each day, record your thoughts and feelings through words, poetry, drawings, colors, collage or photos! Use whatever you have around to create the pages: pencils, markers, stickers, stamps, stencils, old magazines, paints, and more! Here are a few ideas to get you started:  Design a protective armor that will shield you from the coronavirus.  Draw or collage using a color that represents your emotion of the day.  Glue down photos of friends and family that you’re missing.  Write and illustrate the lyrics to a song that makes you feel happy or hopeful. Visual art journaling can be a great way to express yourself and keep a record of your unique experiences during this unprecedented time! If you try this activity, share the cover of your journal with to Mrs. Thomas! Tweet her at @matulaartroom or send her an e-mail at [email protected]! ’ May 12, 2020

Hannah Burleson, Stella Flaim, & Owen McNab

Determination means deciding it’s worth it to finish what you’ve started. Military leader Colin Powell once said, “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” Have you ever worked really hard to finish a project, to do a job for your parents or maybe for your scout troop? If so, then you know how hard work pays off. What did you do to get the job done?

Don’t forget to check out Move This World’s online showcase! They continue to add new videos each week so you can practice breathing and using Emogers to help you when you are feeling frustrated, need to take a break, feeling nervous, sad, or need to focus. You can view videos from Move This World by visiting this website: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6860611 You will need to use the password: togetherwecan ’ May 13, 2020

Justin Howard

This week, let’s learn more about the animal that represents our Daily Splash, the bobcat! American bobcats are about twice the size of a housecat. They have long legs and big paws. Their fur comes in a range of buff and browns, with dark brown or black striped markings. Bobcats are creatures of determination: they are excellent hunters, stalking prey with stealth and patience, and then capturing their meals with one great leap.

Make a Water Xylophone

Today, let’s make some music using some things we have around the house! Here’s how to make a water xylophone: ● Find 3 or more drinking glasses (not plastic cups). ● Fill them with different amounts of water. ● Tap on them with a spoon to hear the sounds. Make your own SONG and play it for someone! Can you put the glasses in order from HIGH to LOW? How does the sound CHANGE when you put more or less water in a glass? If you try this activity, share a picture or a video of your song with Mrs. Fisher. Tweet her at @matulamusic. ’ May 14, 2020

Hazel Baker, DaMya Hagens, & Mrs. McFadden

This week, let’s learn more about the animal that represents our Daily Splash, the bobcat! Not only is a bobcat much larger than a house cat; it’s a lot faster. It can run at speeds up to 25 to 30 miles an hour. It’s also skilled at swimming. Bobcats are determined animals. These animals are solitary and territorial. They mark their domains with their scent as a way to tell other bobcats to back off. Don’t mess with these cats!

Learn About a Wimpy Kid Have you ever read Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Did you know that the creator, , grew up in Fort Washington, Maryland? Visit https://ccboelibrary.follettdestiny.com/ and follow the directions to log in to Destiny. Once at Matula’s home page, click the catalog tab, then on the left hand side click Destiny Discover. Search Jeff Kinney and open the Lightbox Interactive book The Cartoon World of Jeff Kinney. See what else you can learn about this famous author by watching the videos, using the maps, and even visiting a weblink! ’ May 15, 2020

Marcos Davis, Antonio Barrows, Konnor Miesowitz, & London Daniels

Now that you’ve learned all about bobcats, why not try drawing one? Check out the link below for directions to draw a bobcat. Hang your artwork up where it can serve as a reminder to show determination in everything you do. Determination means deciding it’s worth it to finish what you’ve started. How To Draw A Bobcat: https://youtu.be/IC2GSvHTmhc Go On A Scavenger Hunt!

It’s Fitness Friday and today, we’re going on a scavenger hunt! A PE Scavenger Hunt is just like a regular scavenger hunt, but with a twist! You have to find the object, and then do a physical activity! Check out the list on the attached page and get outside to start the search! Good luck! P.E. Scavenger Hunt

Directions Pick what you are looking for and complete that task. For example, “find something to jump over” could be a stick on the ground. After you’ve found it, run and jump over it. Once you complete the task, you can mark it off and keep going. You can go in any order you would like.

Find & Do the Activities Below Find something to jump over ______Find something to crawl under ______Find something to throw overhand ______Find something to climb ______Find something to kick high in the air ______Find something to run a lap around ______Find something to balance on ______Find something to knock over with a ball ______Find something to catch ______Find something to ride for 10 minutes ______Find something to balance on your head as you walk ______Find something to skip around ______

Find These Other Things Something that can climb trees ______A “Y” shaped twig or branch ______Something that lives in the ground ______Something that has a smell/scent ______Something that can break ______3 different kind of leaves ______Something that animals like to eat ______