Mission to Mars

Quarantine Songs - Songs to inspire and comfort

Music has always been inspirational for me.  It has inspired me to dance, to laugh, to love, to run (usually I only run when chased so that is a great feat), to feel comfort, to remember events and people from the past and so much more.  So the other day while I was working from home in a an office that used to be and partially still is my storeroom, a song came on that gave me hope, gave me strength, and inspired me to realize that we would not just survive this, but we would thrive.  In her song "Rise" Katy Perry talks about how she will rise, that she will fight, that there is victory in her veins.  You can listen to her song by clicking on the link below.

Rise by Katy Perry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyH1d_XrKDs


Later that same day, I heard the song "See you Again" by Wiz Khalifa (with Charlie Puth) and it brought to mind all the family and friends that I haven't been able to see face to face.  "How could we not talk about family when family's all that we got?" So true,  this pandemic has shown us what is truly important, what matters above all else.  This song gave me hope that there will come a time when all my family and friends will be "standing there by my side" again.  I look forward to that time.  Please click on the link below to listen to "See You Again"

See You Again by Wiz Khalifa with Charlie Puth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh-uBm_4yuA

This pandemic has brought us all hardships and worries and changes, so I hope that these songs give you just as much inspiration as they gave me.

If you have a song that has inspired you, please put the name of the song and the artist in the comment section below.  

Hidden Riddle Challenge - Riddle #8 - A mile from end to end, yet as close as a friend.  A precious commodity, freely given. Found on the rich, poor, short and tall, but shared among children most of all.  What is it?  Please put the answer to Riddle in the comments below or post them in Teams.  Any student that answers the riddle will get a prize.  A double prize if you share a song with artist that gives you inspiration.

Thank you for reading this post!  Be Well!

Family Connections - Density Experiment - Corona Calendar

Hello Reach Families,

Final Result of Density Experiment

Below is a link to the video of our family connection segment that we do every Wednesday at 4pm.  This week's segment has some resources for families as we navigate the new normal of the Corona-virus world.  In addition, there is a short science experiment that a family can do together.  We hope that you find these resources helpful and are able to do this experiment with all members of your family.  This is perfect to do with younger kids or over zoom or other teleconference platform.  Please put any comments below regarding any ideas that you would have for future Family Connection segments.

Family Connections - Density Experiment - Parent Resources Video

For those of you doing the Riddle Challenge!   Here is Riddle #7 - A riddle about density.

Do you know what happened to the chemist who was reading a book about Helium?

Post the answer below or on WG Reach Teams page.  First student to post the correct answer gets a prize.

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Family Connections

This week for our family connections we talked about the Mask Task, Gratitude Rocks, and Pancake Art. 

Please click the link below to watch the entire video.

Video for Family Connections

Mask Task

If you are interested in participating in this activity, please contact me in Teams or leave a comment below and I will make sure that we get the packet to you.  Each packet should make 3 or 4 masks.  We are then going to distribute them throughout our community.

Gratitude Rocks

Look for these rocks some where near you soon!

Show your appreciation to our essential workers by decorating rocks that can be placed in public locations all around our neighborhoods.  You can thank a health care worker, police officer, mail carrier or just show love and support for an elderly neighbor, friend or family member.  Remember you can be as creative as you would like, paint some wonderful pieces of art or just write a message on the rocks, just as long as you sending a message of gratitude and hope to someone who might need it. 

Pancake Art

Using a squeeze bottle you can create sweet and yummy masterpieces that will be enjoyed by everyone.  So simple.  Here is a short YouTube video - showing you the basics.  The secret to making pancake art


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Riddle #6 - Q: What does a baseball team and pancakes have in common?



A: They both need a good batter!

Mask Task and Gratitude Rocks!

Community Service Projects!

I just want to let all of you know about some special community service projects that we have in the works.  

1.  Mask Task - We would like to have families make masks for people who may not have any.  Reach would supply all of the material for the project.  Instructions can be found at the link below.   Please let me know if your family would like to participate.  

https://nys4-h.org/news/2020/4/20/nys4hmasktask

2.    Gratitude Rocks! - A Community Service Project - What your family can do!  

1.  Find a rock!  

2.  Paint it a light color like white or yellow.  

3. Write or Draw on it with marker, saying thank you to an essential worker or giving kind words to neighbors, friends or family members that may be isolated.  Put words of hope, faith, or thanks on the front of your rock and then on the back write WG Reach and #PayItForward.  

4. Place the rock somewhere where an essential worker might see it, like next to your mailbox for your mail carrier.  I am putting my rock by TOPS market where I shop to say thank you!  

5.  Take a picture of your rock and share it via email if you would like it posted on the reach blog or in Teams.  

6.  Let's see if we can start a trend and place rocks all around our community.  

Riddle #5 What kind of music does a boulder like?  Post answer in Ridiculous Riddles Channel or below.

The Mad Scientist Lab with Miss Lisa!

Become a Mad Scientist with Miss Lisa!

This week she uses science to make beautiful artwork.  See how she uses primary colors to make a painting and learn how to make homemade paint.    Put your lab coat and goggles on and then click the link below to join Miss Lisa in her science lab!

https://vod.video.cornell.edu/media/Clip+of+Mad+Scientists+4+14+2020/1_j67vaulz#

Making Carnation Tissue Flowers

Hidden riddle #3 - Why did the sun go to school? 


Answer - to get brighter!