From the Corner of Imagination and Exploration
Welcome back to another exciting year of Discovery!
This year in Discovery your child will be learning to become the next generation of innovators and problem solvers. We will be embracing STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math through Architecture and Robotics. STEAM combines hands-on science labs, engineering challenges, and investigations that include math and the arts. I will be teaching your child the skill sets needed for young thinkers and makers to prepare them for their future education and careers. STEAM engages students with hands on challenges and increases motivation with project-based learning. Your child will be encouraged to solve authentic problems through teamwork to build real-life solutions.
My goal is to connect your child’s learning with real life by discovering pathways between what they are learning today and becoming the leaders of tomorrow. We will achieve this goal through hands-on, technology-based activities that promote critical and creative thinking, and challenging, engaging, inquiry-based learning.
We will begin our year learning about or reviewing the Scientific Method and the Engineering Design Process. We will follow that with an exciting unit on Architecture along with Robotics. Each grade level will be using the following robotics:
1st Graders will be using the new Ozobot Evos and the Vex 123
2nd Grade will be using the Lego We Do 2.0
3rd Grade will be using the Lego Spike
4th Grade will be using the Vex Go Robotics
5th Grade will be using the Vex IQ Gen. 2 Robots.
Please look at our class supply list to see what your child will need for Discovery this year. At the bottom of the supply list is an Optional Supply List for optional items we will be using for our challenges throughout the year. *There is no need to label the items you send in as we share classroom supplies in a very safe and fun way!
Please visit our class site for updated information and pictures of your child (Rowlett Site> Staff Directory> Type in Hamill> Click on my name)
If you would like to volunteers this year in the Discovery classroom, our door is always open. Please email me with your availability. The students, Sunny the hamster, and I would love to have you!
Discovery will start the week of August 21st.
This will be your child’s day for Discovery: M-1st, T-4th, W-3rd,Th-5th, and F-2nd
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. The best way to get in touch with me is through email [email protected] or by phone, 941-708-6100 extension 2013. I am so excited to be teaching your child this year!
Thank you for helping to make your child’s Discovery classroom a magical place!
I look forward to being a part of your child’s educational experience!
WE ARE GOING TO HAVE AN AMAZING YEAR!
Sincerely,
Ms. Hamill
[email protected] 941-708-6100 ext 2013
Annual Discovery Legoland Family Trip
Friday, October 13, 2023
(Record Day-No school for students)
Dear Discovery Parents,
I am planning our Family Trip to Legoland to experience an affordable and fun day with your family. The cost is $20.00 for children ages 2-12 and $35.00 for Adults’. Age 1 and under are free and age13 and up are considered adults.
If you are a teacher, you can receive a free teacher pass by sending me your name, school email, name of school, and the district where you work.
Parking can be paid on-line or as you enter the parking lot at LEGOLAND.
Please don’t send in money for parking to Rowlett. The park opens at 10:00, but you can park ½ hour earlier at 9:30. **Legoland has gone cashless! Please be ready to make on-site payment using a credit or debit card.
This is not a school-sponsored event. It is a family trip to enjoy and learn at LEGOLAND. Parents will assume all responsibility for their children.
Please send in your response and money by September 20, 2023 at the very latest. I will be confirming our reservation on that date and paying for our trip. After September 20th, I will not be able to add or take away any reservations. Please make all checks payable to Rowlett Academy.
Directions:
Just 60 minutes from downtown Tampa.
From Tampa take 1-4 EAST to Exit 27 (Polk County Parkway).
Exit Winter Haven (2nd Toll Booth) at S.R. 540.
Follow eight miles to Hwy 17 North.
Take Hwy 17 North for two miles over the bridge to first light, turn right. Follow the signs to LEGOLAND.
Legoland is no longer providing educational classes. They are providing self-guided educational packets. Which they will provide for us after I pay on Friday, Sept. 21st. At that time, I will receive a code so that I can print your tickets. I will be sending your tickets home with your child by Friday, October 6th. Please contact me if you do not receive your tickets by email right away.
*****DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR TICKETS WITH YOU ON
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH TO LEGOLAND. *****
Please Return the sheet below no later than September 20, 2023
Can’t wait to see you at LEGOLAND!
Ms. Hamill
941-713-1712 ext. 2013
Discovery Student’s Name/Grade ____________________________________/__________
Sibling’s Name / Grade ___________________________________/__________
Sibling’s Name / Grade __________________________________/__________
Sibling’s Name / Grade __________________________________/__________
Parent’s / Guardian’s Name ____________________________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________
Cell Phone # ___________________________________________________________
Homeroom Teacher __________________________________________________
Total number of children attending ___________________________________________
Total number of adults attending ____________________________________________
Amount of money enclosed $____________________________________________
*This is not a school-sponsored field trip.
*Parents will assume all responsibility for their children attending.
*Parent Signature __________________________________________