Friday, November 7, 2014

Rubik's Celebration by the Numbers



Number of families who came to join in our fun: 32
Number of amazing volunteers who helped set up, organize, and run the event: 5
Number of competitors in the Rubik's Cube Competition:  19
Number of cubes scrambled, played with, and/or solved: 260  
Number of students who have surpassed Mrs. Elletson's best solve time:  4
Fastest solve of the evening: 1:12.47
Number of high-fives and smiles: too many to count!

Thank you so much for your attendance and making this event a huge success!  

Monday, October 27, 2014

EEE Celebrates the Rubik's Cube!

Who:  EEE students in grades 3, 4, and 5

When: November 5th from 4:00-5:30

Where: Field Elementary Gym

What:  A celebration of our hard work

Details:  
Help us create a 225 puzzle mosaic
Visit the Rubik’s Cube deconstruction station
Play a game of Rubik’s Race with your parents
Compete in the speed cubing tournament

Rules for the EEE speed competition:
* All students must be signed up for the competition by 4:15pm
* Competition begins at 4:20pm
* All tournament cubes will be scrambled using the 25- 1/4 turns method by the tournament scrambler(s).
* The competition judge (Mrs. Elletson) will record all official times.  Students will use the competition timer provided and a table judge will observe the start and stop.
* Competitors may talk among themselves and shout encouragement, but should not distract other competitors.  Disrespectful behavior will result in a 5 second penalty. Should an additional incident occur, the student will be disqualified from the competition. 
* The only items allowed on the solving table are the timer, solution guide(s) or other reference material, and a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube. 
* Competitors may sit or stand during the competition. 
* Each student will have the opportunity to solve the Rubik’s Cube 2 consecutive times with a short break between solves. The best score will be recorded as the official time. 
* Only competitors and judges are allowed in the solving area (stage).

Please e-mail Mrs. Elletson for details: RElletson@cpsk12.org


Friday, October 17, 2014

Catapults!


I'm always amazed by our EEE students! What an impressive accomplishment for these young learners. Next week we will be decorating our catapults with designs related to one or more of the 7 Da Vincian principles. Students will also experiment launching a variety of objects! I want to send out an enormous thank you to my parents for putting together all of the catapult kits. My mom had a wonderful time visiting with our students this week and helping them to construct their projects. 

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Rubik's Update



Many students are finding success with solving the cube.  Next week we will look at other geometric puzzles and games.  

Catapults Week 1- Da Vinci




Week one of catapults is here!  Next week students will design an experiment and launch!