Tiger Tales 3/29/26

Posted Date: 03/29/26 (01:00 PM)

March 29, 2026

Spring is here—mud and all—and we’re making the most of it.

We’re closing out March and stepping into April—which, around here, means a little bit of everything: snowbanks shrinking, mud expanding, and kids bringing a whole new level of spring energy. It’s a fun (and busy!) time of year in our building.

STEM Fair

Our 4th Graders experienced the magic of the NCSU 4th Grade STEM Fair - an extraordinary day of activity, learning, challenges, discoveries and fun. Students constructed enclosures for not so wild Guinea Pigs, raced marble mazes, engineered wind powered vehicles, explored solar circuits, flew paper airplanes, made ice cream, investigated how maple syrup is made, mapped the human body, catapulted pom poms, budgeted buildings, calculated velocity, and sleuthed a Trail Mix mystery.

ROAR Reminder

Bringing It Home

At school, we talk a lot about what it means to ROAR. These same ideas can show up at home in easy, everyday ways:

R – Respect

Practice listening and responding kindly—even when you don’t agree.

Try: “I hear what you’re saying…” or “Can I have a turn to talk?”

O – On Task

This is all about focus and follow-through.

At home, this might look like finishing homework, completing a chore, or sticking with something even when it’s not your favorite.

Tip: Break bigger tasks into smaller chunks to help kids stay with it.

A – Always Safe

Making choices that keep bodies and spaces safe.

Think: using equipment the right way, keeping hands/feet to self, and being aware of surroundings (especially with all that mud and slippery ground right now!).

R – Responsibility

Taking ownership of actions and materials.

Packing backpacks, cleaning up, and fixing mistakes all build independence.

Family Tip: Choose one ROAR focus for the week and name it at home—

“This week, we’re working on being On Task!” Small focus = big impact.

Tigertastic Tips

Try This at Home: From Snow → Sap → Mud

Simple, no-pressure ways to connect learning to real life right now:

Backyard “Signs of Spring” scavenger hunt: Look for: dripping water, bird sounds, buds, mud, changing light.
Sap-to-syrup curiosity chat: Even if you’re not sugaring, ask: “Why do you think sap runs now?” or “What changes when it freezes at night and warms up during the day?”
Mud kitchen / stick engineering: Let kids build, mix, create. You’re looking at problem-solving, creativity, and joy all at once.
Evening walk reset: 10–15 minutes outside after dinner = huge impact on mood, sleep, and connection.

Mark Your Calendars

4/2 Derby PACT Meeting @ 5:30