
Worm dissections day 2!
No worms were harmed during this activity, but that's only because they were already dead!











Worm dissections have started in 7th and 8th grade!









We are hiring!


Today was N for Nowaczyk day and some of the 7th and 8th graders really nailed it!







The 8th graders got to zoom in with Aleyah before she starts her transplant procedure today! She's a fighter and she will do great!
#fightingforaleyah


We have a change in location for the Sports Awards Night!
When: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: POTOMAC GRADE SCHOOL
All students who have participated in the following activities are invited to this night:
Cross Country
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Track and Field
Scholastic Bowl


4th and 5th graders enjoyed a day out to see the Danville Symphony Orchestra! They played Winter from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, Clarinet Candy by Leroy Anderson, Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky, songs from Frozen, the William Tell Overture by Rossini and The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa.





The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders enjoyed spending the day at Elevate Trampoline Park in Champaign today! They earned this reward for excellent behavior during the state IAR testing earlier this month.











Reminder to 6-8th grade families! Permission slips and online waivers for Elevate Trampoline Park need to be complete before we leave tomorrow! You can find the waiver at the link below!
https://waiver.roller.app/elevatechampaign/?_gl=1*yvj0rr*_ga*MTUzNzQ5ODA3Ny4xNjgyNjMxNDYz*_ga_5TRVKVE8BM*MTY4MjYzMTQ2My4xLjAuMTY4MjYzMTQ2My42MC4wLjA.#%2F

More amazing Kindergarten frog drawings!







Check out these frogs that Kindergarten drew to decorate for the Musical! They are amazing!!








Dancing to "The Hop"...part of our musical Thwacked. Come see it next Thursday at 6:00!



And here are your winners from the 8th grade class balloon races!
Distance:
1st - Carly and Lyndee
2nd - Kayla and Sara
3rd - Adi and Kaylyn
Favorite Car:
1st - Elle and Madi
2nd - Rhys and Kaizen
3rd - Carly and Lyndee











Here are your winners from the 7th grade class balloon races!
Distance:
1st - Alivia and Vanessa
2nd - Kolton and Jaiden
3rd - Konner and Acelynn
Favorite Car:
1st - Alivia and Vanessa
2nd - Addy, Ryah, and Kyli
3rd - Brooklynn and Ericka











7th graders and their balloon cars! Results will be posted tomorrow!









8th graders and their balloon cars! Results will be posted tomorrow!








We still need you help to make Cinco de Mayo Family Day a success!


PGS 5th-8th graders had a blast visiting the Sky Dome and learning more about our planets and stars!






Balloon car test runs! And some of the lovely faces made inflating them!









The 5/6 AP Scholastic Bowl team finished their season last night by placing 3rd at the County tournament. Congratulations Scholastic Bowl! Next Wednesday the 7/8 team will compete in regionals.
