4th Grade Engineers at Work! 🛠️🏕️
Our 4th graders have been diving into Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and learning all about survival skills—just like Brian had to build his lean-to shelter in the wild! To bring the story to life, they put their engineering and teamwork skills to the test by creating bunny-sized lean-to shelters for our furry friends.
Lots of creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation in action! Who knows? Maybe a little woodland creature will find a cozy new home!
#FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #HatchetAdventures #STEMinAction
Mrs. Lehman’s 6th graders took The Floor is Lava to the next level! They had to complete tasks while navigating the 'lava,' using teamwork, strategy, and a lot of creativity to stay off the ground. Learning + fun = the perfect combination! #EngagedLearning #TheFloorIsLava #TeamworkInAction
Before diving into the thrilling adventures of Peak and The Edge by Roland Smith, our sixth and seventh graders took on a real-life challenge—rock climbing! They tested their strength, perseverance, and problem-solving skills, just like the characters in the books. What a great way to connect literature with experience! Thanks Mrs. Lehman! #HandsOnLearning #RockClimbing #PeakAdventure
Congratulations to Ryker Denault for qualifying for state Math Counts! Last week, students from the county competed at UND in the Math Counts competition. Students could qualify either as a team or as individuals. Great work!
Congratulations to Elle Brueckner for being named as an honorable mention for academic all-state! One senior is nominated each year for academic all-state based on GPA, character, and participation in extra curriculars. Elle is an excellent student who is part of student council, national honor society, among other activities. Keep up the great work!
🐾 Meet Red, Our Therapy Dog in Training! 🐾
There’s a new furry friend roaming the halls, and she’s already stealing hearts! ❤️ Red, our therapy dog in training, has been busy greeting students and spreading smiles for a couple of days last week. 🐶✨
She’s here to bring comfort, encouragement, and a little extra joy to our school community. We’re so excited to watch her grow into her role and see the positive impact she has on our students!
Give Red a virtual high-five in the comments! ✋🐾
#TherapyDog #MeetRed #PawsitiveVibes #SchoolMascotInTraining
💖🎨 Creativity on Display! 🎨💖
Our students went all out with their Valentine’s Day boxes this year, and WOW—what an incredible display of creativity, color, and fun! 🎁✨ From popcorn to jerseys, sewing machines to vanities, each box was a unique masterpiece.
A huge shoutout to our students (and their helpers at home!) for putting so much thought and effort into these amazing designs.
#ValentinesDay #CreativeKids #HandmadeWithLove #SchoolSpirit
📚❤️ A Sweet Treat for the Mind! ❤️📚
Grades 3, 4, and 5 had a fantastic time at their Valentine’s Day Book Tasting event! 🍽️📖 Students “sampled” a variety of books, exploring new genres and discovering their next great read. There was excitement, curiosity, and plenty of love for reading in the air!
#BookTasting #ValentinesDay #LoveForReading #FutureBookworms
With the District 3 GBB Tournament taking place in Rolla on Friday, Saturday and Monday here are a few reminders:
1- No season passes will be accepted. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students
2- Doors #1 and #4 will be used for fan admission. Door #2 will be for TEAMS ONLY
3- Students in grades K-6 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Parents please make sure your child is here watching the games, not running around.
4- We ask that fans get concessions during quarter breaks, timeouts, or between games. Please do not walk in front of the player benches or coaches while the game is in progress.
5- There will be Dippin’ Dots being sold. Please do not bring ice cream into the gym. We ask that only popcorn and drinks be taken into the gym.
6- Parking will be available in the main parking lot, on the street and in the area cleared out to the North of the bus barn.
We want the tournament to be enjoyed by all fans and players. Please take note of these guidelines so everyone can experience a safe and enjoyable tournament.
🟢🔷 Exploring Reflective Symmetry with Pattern Blocks! 🔶🔴
Our 4th graders put their creativity to the test with a hands-on reflective symmetry activity using pattern blocks! They designed and mirrored colorful patterns, discovering how symmetry works in a fun and engaging way. It was amazing to see their problem-solving skills in action as they built and adjusted their designs!
Learning math through hands-on activities makes all the difference! #ReflectiveSymmetry #PatternBlockFun #MathMadeFun #4thGradeMathematicians
4th Grade Geologists in Action!
Mrs. Erickson's 4th graders just wrapped up the Geology section of ND Studies with a hands-on Chocolate Chip Mining activity, simulating lignite coal mining at Falkirk Mines!
Students selected different "land" (cookies) and purchased "mining tools" to extract as much "coal" (chocolate chips) as possible. They quickly learned that better-quality land produced more coal—but at a higher cost!
After mining, they had to reclaim their land. The big question—did they make a profit or take a loss?
Great job, young geologists! Learning about ND’s natural resources has never been sweeter! #NDStudies #HandsOnLearning #FutureGeologists
🎉 100 Days Smarter! 🎉
Mrs. Berry’s preschoolers had a blast celebrating the 100th Day of School! 🏫✨ From counting to crafting, these little learners have spent 100 days growing, exploring, and making memories. 💯🎈
Here’s to many more days of fun and learning ahead! 📚❤️ #100DaysSmarter #GrowingWithMrsBerry #PreschoolFun
Mrs. Osowski's kindergarteners had a blast bringing nursery rhymes to life today! They read classic rhymes and even got to taste peas porridge—just like in the rhyme! Some liked it hot, some liked it cold, but everyone had fun and tasty! #NurseryRhymes #HandsOnLearning #KindergartenAdventures"
❄️ Yesterday's recess was one for the books! The playground turned into a winter wonderland filled with snowmen, snow forts, and even giant snowballs! It was so wonderful to see creativity and teamwork in action as the students enjoyed the best snowball making snow. A perfect way to embrace the beauty of winter! ⛄️❄️ #WinterFun #RecessAdventures #CreativePlay
☀️🎉 Elementary Fun: Recess & Reading Rewards! 📚💦
Our elementary students have been making the most of their outdoor recess, enjoying the fresh air, snow, sunshine, and plenty of fun with friends! From forts to laughter, recess is the perfect break in our busy day.
Plus, a big shoutout to our hardworking readers who reached their goals and celebrated with an exciting trip to Splashers! Keep up the great work, and let’s keep turning those pages! 📖🏅
#RecessFun #ReadingRocks #SplashersReward #WorkHardPlayHard
❄️🐧 Arctic Adventures in Preschool! 🐻❄️☕
Mrs. Berry's preschool class had a blast during Arctic Week! The little explorers learned exciting animal facts, created adorable penguin drawings, and had tons of fun digging into the Arctic sensory bin. To top it all off, they warmed up with some delicious hot chocolate!
Learning about the icy Arctic has never been so cool! ❄️✨ #ArcticWeek #PreschoolFun #CoolLearning #HotChocolateSmiles
🎉📚 Celebrating "Because of Winn-Dixie" in 3rd Grade! 🎬🐶
Mrs. Thompson's 3rd graders wrapped up their journey through Because of Winn-Dixie with a special movie and party! After diving into the heartwarming story, students enjoyed seeing the characters come to life on screen while celebrating with snacks and fun.
Great job, 3rd graders, on completing this wonderful novel! Keep up the love for reading! 📖✨ #BecauseOfWinnDixie #ReadingIsFun #ThirdGradeCelebration
🌾🚜 Special Guests in Kindergarten! 🚜🌾
Yesterday, Mrs. Osowski's kindergarten class had some amazing visitors—local farmers! The students had a fantastic time learning about farming, equipment, and planting seeds.
A big thank you to our special guests for sharing their knowledge and passion with us. What a fun and educational day! 🌽🐄🚜 #ThankAFarmer #FarmToSchool #LearningIsFun
✈️ 5th Grade Takes Flight with the Wright Brothers! 🚀
Our 5th graders have been diving into the fascinating world of the Wright Brothers and exploring the 4 forces of flight – lift, thrust, drag, and weight!
As part of their learning, they put their knowledge to the test with an exciting STEM project, designing and developing their own airplanes to see which could fly the farthest distance.
With a few trials, adjustments, and plenty of teamwork, they made some amazing improvements and achieved impressive distances! 🌟
Great job, 5th graders – future engineers and aviators in the making!
#STEMinAction #FutureAviators #LearningIsFun #WeAreMidway
Today, Friday, January 17th, students and staff will be released at 1:30pm.
We encourage everyone to travel safely and monitor communications for any further updates. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our school community safe.