1. Mr. James Unger's fourth grade Science class signed into an online question and answer session about Polar Bears and the Arctic ecosystems.  During the session, the students submitted some questions to the scientists who were broadcasting over the Internet.  Scientists from around the world on the frozen edges of the Hudson Bay were conversing with Dunwoody Elementary students!
2. Fourth grade student, Blake Boettcher, and staff member, Jerry Stallworth, used the new Podcaster equipment to record a Skype interview with the European Space Agency regarding their Mars Express.  The video interview will be shown in the near future to the whole student body via WDES.  A portion of the interview focused on the work conducted over the summer between the ESA (European Space Agency) and two fourth grade DES students, Peyton Shaw and Kamaria Sequeira.  The students submitted a proposal to create customized photographs of Mars for the agency's use. This is amazing work by fourth graders!
3. Students in second grade created endangered animal books that were published and hard bound.  The students' work was recognized by Student Treasures.  Student treasures awarded a $500 grant to the students.
4. Fifth grade students participated in the Fly by Math program presented by Fernbank Science Center.  Students participated in an air traffic control simulation on their iPads.  They were required to use a combination of math and science skills to effectively direct air traffic.

• The grounds and organic gardening projects.
• Special visitors like authors Carmen Deedy, M.A. Larson, Rob Harrell, and Ursula Vernon; janitorial supplies.
• Free digital directory for all parents and staff.
• General PTO costs. 

Spirit Night events like these are a great opportunity to visit with other DES families and create that DES community spirit! Look for more fun events in the spring.