This week, students have jumped back into the classroom routine with exciting lessons across multiple subjects: they explored energy transformations in science, delved into factoring and fractions in math (with some fun Taylor Swift songs to help with math facts), learned about organism evolution in biology, studied the timeline of ancient civilizations, and practiced collective and proper nouns in language. What a busy and productive week! Upper has some exciting events coming up! The 6th graders have been hard at work organizing a Winter Dance, set for January 10th from 6:00–8:00 pm. They’ve dedicated a lot of time and effort into making this event special, from meeting with the administration and booking a DJ to selecting a date and coordinating a sign-up for snacks and supplies. We are thrilled to announce that our class will be visiting the Toledo Museum of Art next Friday, December 13th, as part of our study of ancient civilizations. This field trip will offer students a unique opportunity to engage with artifacts, artwork, and exhibits that directly relate to the civilizations we’ve been learning about. A special thanks to Kate Sommerfeld for organizing this exciting experience! The trip will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m