Wax Museum - Actor and Athletes

Function Machines

Despite our shortened Monday, the 403 Scholars had a big day! Before winter break they began to create their function machines. Function machines are imaginary machines that process numbers according to a certain rule. A number (input) is put into the machine, undergoes the rule, and is transformed into a second number (output). The Scholars put some of the Carrboro Staff to the test to see if they could figure out their function machine rules!

Rosie and Shunte' show off their function machines as they prepare for our visitors.

Timmeya listens closely as Mrs. Bivins whispers the rule of her function machine.

Miss Fisher recalls her multiplication facts in order to figure out Pema's rule.

Mrs. Rohner checks out Caleb's input numbers.

Alexandre listens closely as Mrs. Sharpless tries to figure out his rule.

Thanks to everyone for stopping by to support the 403 Scholars!

Pen Pal Party!!

WOW!! Yesterday the 403 Scholars met their Pen Pals from UNC. All of the students AND all of the Pen Pals were there - how fantastic! We wanted to make a great first impression. Here are some of the things we did to get ready for the Pen Pals...

Our reading hour ends at 1:30 and the Pen Pals were scheduled to arrive at 1:45. That means we had to wait an excruciating 15 MINUTES for them. Alexandre and Zoe could barely contain their nerves!

Finally the Pen Pals arrives and were greeted with great excitement, conversation, and hugs! We spent the rest of the afternoon sharing stories, interests, and personal treasures with them. Here is a look at the Scholars hanging out with their Pals:

What a truly awesome experience for everyone! We can't wait to keep writing letters and we hope to see the Pen Pals again in the Spring. We send a special thank you to the parents who helped us get ready, Miss Hensler for all of her hard work, and the Pen Pals for taking the time to meet with us!!

First Quarter Perfect Attendance

Congratulations to the 403 Scholars who had perfect attendance for the first nine weeks of school. What an accomplishment! Way to go Zoe, Thein, Oh Kler, Pema, Timmeya, Alexandre, Shunte', Lara, Cate, and Camden!