4th Graders Visit the Georgia Aquarium

It was a great day of adventure at the Georgia Aquarium.  Students were able to see many of the animals we have studied.  They even got to touch a few of them!

The Mystery of the Missing Lunch

Fifth Graders completed our unit in Forensic Science by completing a mytery using chemistry to test a mysery powder.  These investigators are working hard to find the culprit.

Beautiful Fall Day

McWane Center

Having fun with WeDo Legos at the McWane Science Center.

Third Graders Trip to Point

The third grade CCATS students will travel to Point University on Tuesday, October 7th to partipate in creative art centers.  Please do not forget to sign permission and return.

Creating Forensic Science Job Brochures

Future Engineers

Third Grade students worked together to build bridges made of straws and masking tape.  

Class Supply List

All students need to have the following supplies for class:

Small supply box (8 x 5 1/2) – Please put your child’s name on the outside.

Scissors

Liquid Glue

1 Glue Stick

Colored pencils (no crayons)

1 Pack of pencils (12-18) to share

2 Black Sharpies – Fine tip

1 pack of white copy paper (8 ½ x 11)

USB flash drive – small memory 4GB is plenty

Girls – Disinfectant Wipes and One box of Small Ziploc bags

Boys – Hand SOAP (not sanitizer) and One box of Large Ziploc bags

*Please purchase off brands!  The cheapo bags, soap, and disinfectants work great as long as the bags zip closed. 

All supplies will remain in the gifted classroom for the year.

                                                                                                                  

2014-2015 CCATS DATES

SHAWMUT  3^rd  Grade  – WEEK A – TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER – 2, 16, 30

OCTOBER – 14

NOVEMBER – 4

DECEMBER - 2

JANUARY – 6, 20

FEBRUARY – 3, 17

MARCH – 3, 24

APRIL - 21

SHAWMUT/ FAIRFAX- HUNTER AND HOPKINS HOMEROOM  4^TH  Grade – WEEK A – WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER – 3, 12     The 12^th is a Friday.

OCTOBER – 1, 15, 29

NOVEMBER – 12

DECEMBER – 3

JANUARY – 7, 21

FEBRUARY – 4, 18

MARCH – 4, 25

APRIL - 29

SHAWMUT  5^th  Grade –  WEEK A – THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER – 4, 15    The 15^th is a Monday.

OCTOBER – 2, 16, 30

NOVEMBER – 13

DECEMBER – 4

JANUARY – 8, 22

FEBRUARY – 5, 19

MARCH – 5, 26

FAIRFAX  3^RD Grade  – WEEK B – TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER – 9, 23

OCTOBER – 7, 28

NOVEMBER – 18

DECEMBER – 9

JANUARY – 13, 27

FEBRUARY – 10, 24

MARCH – 17

APRIL – 14, 28

FAIRFAX- SANDBERG AND BROOKS HOMEROOM  4^TH Grade – WEEK B – WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER – 10, 24

OCTOBER – 8, 22

NOVEMBER – 5, 19

DECEMBER – 10

JANUARY – 14, 28

FEBRUARY – 11, 25

MARCH – 18

APRIL – 15, 29

FAIRFAX  5^th GRADE – WEEK B – THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER – 11, 25

OCTOBER – 9, 23

NOVEMBER – 6, 20

DECEMBER – 11

JANUARY – 15, 29

FEBRUARY – 12, 26

MARCH – 19

APRIL – 16, 30

DC/NYC Trip March 8-12  (5^th Graders)

Coosa River Science School April 6-8 (4^th Graders)

WELCOME TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR

I am so excited about  a new year of exploration in the CCATS program.  I hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready to share!  I can't wait to tell you what is new with my family.

Remember to gather supplies before your first day of class.

I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!
MRS. SMITH

Thank You Point University Students

Point University partners with the CCATS to provide wonderful programs for our students.  Shown above are CCATS students in front with Point students behind them.  The students participated in various centers from countries around the world. Students ate food, played games, listened to stories, learned songs, and created art that represented various countries.  We appreciate our Point Partners!

Tower of Spaghetti! How high can you go?

Third graders were challenged by Auburn University Engineering students to build a tower of spaghetti and marshmallow.  The highest structure that held for two minutes won the challenge.  These guys gave it a try!

Auburn Engineering Egg Drop Contest

During our recent visit to Auburn Engineering students were given the opportunity to design a structure that would keep a raw egg from cracking upon impact.  Teams then tested their designs by dropping the egg in the contraption from the top of the Engineering Building.  We had a few crack but most were a success!

Paper Mâché Fish

4th Grade CCATS studied fish and their fins.  After learning about the location of different fins students created a paper mache version of their imaginary fish and included the proper fins.  

American Village

American Village

CCATS at the Auburn University School of Engineering