Looking forward to starting my 23-24 school year at Boyd Elementary School as the new STEAM coach!!!! #BoydisSTEAMingHOTπ₯this year! @APSBoydES @apsupdate @PrincipalK_APS
π So excited for our students who presented their year-long PBL projects last week! From tackling flooding to designing water filtration systems, theyβve been developing real solutions to improve our Westside community. The future is bright! β¨π‘@APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
ππ A huge round of applause for our Social Studies Fair students! Huge Kuddos to Kasey, who placed in the top 3 for 3rd-grade students! ππ Way to go, Kasey! Keep shining and exploring! #SocialStudiesFair@APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
Today, the Theater teacher Mr. Heath and students from @apsDouglassHigh brought the magic of light to our 1st-grade PBL! πβ¨ Students were absolutely thrilled to learn through interactive lessons! π‘π¬ #CommunityCollaboration@APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
Kinder PBL is HOT! βοΈπ₯ Our young innovators have designed mini solar ovens, harnessing Earthβs natural resources to help feed our community! π½οΈπ± Who would have thought the sun could be such a powerful tool? π @APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
Let's give another round of applause to our district science fair winners who received awards last week! ππ Wishing our 1st place winners the best of luck as they advance to the State Science Fair! ππ¬ #ScienceFair@APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
Our 3rd-grade students had an out-of-this-world experience today! πβ¨ They explored space technologies and got hands-on with different types of telescopes to see the universe in a whole new way! ππ #FutureAstronomers@APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
ππ‘ Huge thanks to @ScienceATL and Atlas Structural Engineers for speaking with our 2nd-grade students about flood solutions! Your expertise inspired them, and theyβre ready to take this PBL to the next level with the knowledge you shared! πβ¨ @APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
πͺ¨π± Last week, our 3rd-grade team rocked their Rock & Soil unit with an engaging grade-level rotation! Students examined soil samples, explored erosion, investigated rock formation, and tested soil water retention. Hands-on learning at its best! π¬π‘ @APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
π Huge congratulations to our incredible Social Studies Fair participants who competed yesterday and excelled! π Your hard work, research, and presentation skills shined bright. We are so proud of you! @APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
πΈπΏ Ms. Allred's class took their frog research to the next level by heading outside to create a frog habitat! π±π§ Hands-on learning at its best! @APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
πΈβ¨ We're celebrating Black History Month with a Black Joy Photo Exhibit! π Students explored Black Joy through the decadesβfrom the 1910s to the 1970sβand even spotted a photo of our school from the β70s! π€π· @APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
β‘π‘ No internet? No problem! This week, our 5th-grade students kept the learning going by exploring conductors and insulators using energy sticks! ππ Hands-on science at its best! @APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
πΎβ¨ Huge thank you to Ms. Hayes for bringing in animals for our 1st graders! π¦π°π’ Students had an unforgettable hands-on experience learning about animal needs during their animal unit. πΎπ‘ @APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
ππ¬ Last week, Ms. B. Jackson's class got their hands dirty exploring different types of soil! π±π§ Students investigated which soil is the most absorbent and made some exciting discoveries. Science in action at @APS_WMBoyd ! @MsBlairAPS
So proud of our incredible students who showcased their creativity, hard work, and scientific brilliance at the district science fair! Their dedication to innovation and problem-solving is truly inspiring. #FutureScientists#STEMExcellence@APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
Big thanks to Ashley White from @ScienceATL SPSP for visiting our school today! ποΈ Our students loved learning about structural engineering and the art of bridges. After exploring how bridges are made, they even built their own!π§β¨ Inspiring the next generation of innovators!
Today, we celebrated our amazing Journal Masters with cookies and cocoa! ππͺβ Cheers to our students for their hard work and dedication to journaling. Keep shining! #JournalMasters@APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS
A big thank you to @GradyHealth Grady EMS for visiting our 1st-grade students to share insights about your career and teach them about emergency π¨ sounds! Your visit was both inspiring and educational. We appreciate you! @APS_WMBoyd@MsBlairAPS