The children had a fun filled day on Friday, October 30th .  They came dressed in their Halloween costumes ready to parade and party!  Congratulations to the winners of the pumpkin decorating contest:  Aren Torcomian, Montessori; Roseline Meguerian, Primary level; Tiffany Selverian, Intermediate level; and Sona Bardakjian, Junior Level.

First grade took a nature walk during Science class and collected leaves as part of their lesson on Plant Life. They brought them inside, looked up the names of the leaves, and used magnifying glasses to get a really close look at the leaf parts.  

First grade learned all about plants and their parts. They focused on seeds and where to find them. They opened up some fruits and vegetables and found out that seeds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. It was very exciting and messy at the same time. They all enjoyed the activity except for one student who didn’t like avocados and their textures. I guess they won’t be seeing avocados for snack or hot lunch! Next science class they will discover that seeds have coats to protect them. 

The 3^rd grade just finished their Science project presentations on different ecosystems. We had 3 groups: Desert, Forests, and Saltwater ecosystems. Each group did a great job on their poster and presentation!

The staff of ASA is going “casual” for a good cause.  Each year the staff participates in several “Dress Down Days!”  The staff donates money to the American Cancer Society for the privilege of dressing casual for the day.  Last year we raised close to $400!  So if you notice a teacher dressing very casual, know it is for a GREAT cause!