#Thedress
by Levi

Over the internet in the beginning of March there was an argument. Everyone has been arguing about the color of the dress- is it blue or black, or white and gold? The actual color of the dress was blue and black but the lighting was tricking your brain into think it was a certain color. Long story short everyone stopped arguing about it after a week or two. In the picture below the middle picture is the actual dress, and the ones on the sides are what people were seeing.

 

Courage and Strength in Numbers

By Sarah

March 7, 2015 marks 50 years since what many call: “Bloody Sunday”. On Sunday March 7, 1965 over 500 courageous Americans began walking from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama in order to protest against racial discrimination in voter registration. As these people were concluding their march, which ended on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Montgomery, Alabama, State Troopers began utilizing tear gas and bodily force to pressure them back onto the bridge. This violent scene was captured in photographs and videos that surprised and shocked the American nation. This day became known as “Bloody Sunday” as Americans watched the violence unfold.

In honor of these brave Americans and the 50th Anniversary of that day The President and the First Family, Representative John Lewis, and thousands of Americans walked over that bridge in Montgomery, Alabama. After the commemorative march, the President and Representative both spoke about the emotional day in 1965 and the heroic people that changed the United States forever.

Poetry Contest

Allison M

On April 21, 2015 CCS will have a poetry contest from grades 1st through 8th. They will have to pick a poem to recite in class. The teachers set a date for the in-class contest whenever they have time but Mrs.Bidwell has to know before the 16th  of April. There will be 3 contestants with 2 runners-up in case one of the contestants gets sick. If not, they can still recite their poem but can not compete for first, second, or third. Good Luck To All!  

Oh, the places You’ll Go when you Read

Read Across America, 2015

The birthday of Dr. Seuss was here

an author whom we celebrate every year!

So here is a summary coming your way

so y’all know how we celebrated every day!   

        “Oh, the Places You’ll go with a Book “

                     was the theme this year.

                    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The week-long celebration of Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, commenced with morning announcements, during which editors from the Rams Record staff presented interesting factoids about Dr. Seuss and posed Trivia Questions which grades K-8 attempted to answer. Correct responses were collected all week and a raffle was held at the end of Friday. The winning class, Mr. Gagnon’s 6th grade homeroom, earned an ice-cream party on a day of their choice...most likely when it’s a tad warmer.

Throughout the week, students from k-4 participated in a Bookmark Contest  . Given bookmark templates, each student was challenged to design a bookmark around the theme, “Oh the Places You’ll go with a Book”.  There were many options such as:

• Illustrate a favorite story and its setting.
• Illustrate a scene from your favorite book.
• Illustrate your favorite Dr. Seuss Book.

One winner was selected from each grade level and their names were announced at the Friday afternoon assembly. The winning bookmarks were made into full-color cardstock bookmarks, which were professionally laminated as keepsakes for each winner. All the entries will be reproduced on cardstock and disbursed to all the students, k-8.

On Wednesday, March 4 the Cat in the Hat made the rounds in the primary wing, stopping to read books to each class in grades k-3. The children were delighted!      

CAREER COSTUME FRIDAY  

Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker

Doctor, Lawyer, Temperature Taker?

Rocket builder or astronaut

Have you given your future career much thought?

Oh, the Places You’ll Go, the things you might be

Dress the part for your classmates to see

Create a costume that you think will show

the job YOU’LL have and the places you’ll go!

Resa Audet, 2015

Where do you think your journey will lead you in 20 years? Friday, come to school  dressed for the career you think you will have.

And Come, they did! Stepping out of cars and off school buses early Friday morning were chefs (including Mrs. Reeves), police officers, underwater divers, Shark tamers, NASCAR drivers and a motley collection of other professionals. Some teachers arrived in unusual attire as well. Who’d have thought that Mrs. Binder,  Mrs. Carrier and Mrs. Audet had all planned to become medical professionals before opting for careers in education! Mrs. Rowe fancies herself a future farmer and Mrs. Dockham ….well, see for yourself!

                                                        

The piece de’ resistance on Friday was a lovingly prepared lunch that would suit Sam I Am to a Tee! ON the menu?    Green Eggs & Ham, along with birthday dessert! Of course, no Read Across America week is complete without our awesome  Guest Readers arriving to share fantastic stories with our students in all grades! Thank you , Dr. Seuss, for allowing us to celebrate your birthday and the perpetual gifts you have left behind for us...in the form of your wonderful books! Til next year………

                  

Solo Dog?

Allison M

Here is a true “tail”! A Dog from Seattle, Washington named Eclipse had an adventure recently when she rode solo on a city bus! One day her owner was a little distracted while waiting for the bus. When he turned around he realized that she had already had boarded the bus to go to the dog park. Eclipse sat in her usual spot next to the window, and the amazing part is that she got off at the right stop! If you want to find out more information about Eclipse you can go to:       

http://www.dogonews.com/2015/1/19/video-of-the-week-smart-labrador-hops-on-city-bus-solo-to-visit-dog-park

Newspaper

By:Allison

Want some news about Newspaper? Newspaper has gone live on a blog for students and teachers to get informed about the happenings around the school. You can read some fun facts and learn interesting things.To find the website go to sau53.org then click on the picture of the school. Scroll down and click on Visit the Rams Record Online! Now you’re read to look at all the cool articles we have written just for you! So if you want the news, LOG ON and LOOK!

Let’s Code!

By Allison

At CCS, starting the week of December 8th, we began Coding! Today, coding is becoming as essential a skill as is reading, writing or math. Right now males dominate the tech field. Do you have a daughter, niece, or a girl you know? Encourage her to learn to code, because it could open up countless opportunities in her future. Coding can help her pursue her interests. You can make or do anything with code.

You might be asking yourself, or me, “what is code?” Code lets you write your story with technology.  If you know how to code you can create your ideas with a computer program that can make them brighter and bigger in more creative ways. Anyone can create a great app, design the next trend or even build a robot  that can help doctors and nurses save lives! Code can look intimidating at first , but once you learn how to use it, you’ll have another great way to share your ideas with the world.  

So, let’s start Coding! Just click on the link at the bottom to begin. Have Fun!  

http://studio.code.org/

                                                                                                  

http://studio.code.org/sections/UNSWXW