Mrs. Shaw's son, Ryan, is a senior at Virginia Tech, majoring in engineering. He helped our 4th and 5th graders with their bridge breaking and provided some information on careers in engineering. In case you missed it, here is his presentation.
Welcome to Target - Fourth and Fifth Graders
Dear Fourth and Fifth Graders,
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to a new year of Target at Murdock. We are looking forward to getting to know you better this coming year, which promises to bring with it many new experiences and challenges. It is our goal to help you become a confident, independent learner, and we will do our best to help make this year a positive experience.
Together we will be exploring a unit called Ultimate Connections. The goal of this unit is to understand the technological development of bridges and the impact bridges have had on society throughout history. Working in cooperative groups, you will operate a simulated architectural firm and create a model toothpick bridge, judged on cost, aesthetics, and strength.
Your Target day is Monday (4th Grade) or Tuesday (5th Grade). Next week we will meet for a shortened day. Please bring your Target supplies with you at this time and make sure that your binder is put together and pencils are sharpened. A copy of the supply list can be found on the ALP blog.
We look forward to working in partnership with you throughout the coming year to provide the support and encouragement needed to help you excel in Target.
Sincerely,
Mr. Brown, Mrs. Hutto, and Mrs. Shaw
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