1. C.A.R.S. C onnecting A rithmetic, R eading, & S cience through Technology

2. Program Description The C.A.R.S. project is an integrated approach incorporating math, reading, and science standards using technology enhanced through hands-on learning. Mrs. Auzenne & Mrs. Flanagan Mrs. Chautin, Mrs. Hebert, & Ms. Mistric C.A.R.S.

3. Program Details C.A.R.S.Page 3 Hands-on activities Guest speakers Incorporation of technology Collaboration between grade levels 2 nd & 8 th grades

4. It is a privilege for you to be a part of this grant-awarded program. Thousands of schools applied for this grant, and your school was picked! C.A.R.S.Page 4

5. Expectations Page 5 Respect the people and equipment involved with the project. Interact appropriately between grade levels. Follow directions the first time they are given. C.A.R.S.

6. Meeting Dates Page 6 Lap 1 = August 31, 2007 Lap 2 = September 14, 2007 Lap 3 = October 26, 2007 Lap 4 = October 9, 2007 Lap 5 = November 16, 200 Lap 6 = January 11, 2008 & January 25, 2007 Lap 7 = February 7, 2008 Parent’s Night = February 20, 2008 C.A.R.S.

7. Groups Page 7 2 nd grader with an 8 th grader Stay throughout the project Work on activities together Folders Get to know each other very well Help each other out Be patient C.A.R.S.

8. Lap 1 Start your engines! C.A.R.S.