Students have been learning about the Earth and rocks and minerals. Today they learned about renewable and nonrenewable resources through cookie mining. The students had to use mining money to purchase land(chocolate chip cookies) and tools (paper clips and tooth picks). They used those resources to mine for chips. Then they reclaimed the land. Some students’ mines were very successful while others were not profitable. Fun day of learning!
5th graders Elaina and Karrington have been researching the impact of plastics and trash on ocean wildlife. They have researched and identified a trusted non-profit (Team Seas) that support ocean clean up and wildlife helps efforts, and are collecting quarters thru May 22.
Congratulations Sierra for being Cougar of the Day! She was nominated by Miss Brown because she is always helpful, kind and ready to learn! Great job Sierra!!
Congratulations to Grady for being named Cougar of the Day! He was nominated by Mrs. O'Brien because he always gives 100% and has a great attitude. Well done Grady!
Third grade mini-mall was open today! Mini-mall encourages creativity and entrepreneurship and is the end of year celebration for students who earned money for being responsible and reinforces financial literacy standards.
Congratulations to today's Cougar of the Day... Harrison!! Harrison was nominated by Miss Stout because he has been working hard on personal growth and development goals, and has made great progress! We are proud of you Harrison, keep it up!!!
Congratulations Amileah for being our Cougar of the Day today! She was nominated by Mrs. Collins because she always works hard and tries her best. Awesome job Amileah!
So many amazing bus riders so few weeks of school! This week we have co-bus riders of the week!! Give it up for Lynnox and Natalie this week! Both were nominated because they are quiet and respectful on the bus allowing the drivers to focus on getting students home safely! Awesome job Lynnox and Natalie!
Check out this Free summer Arts Programming for students!!
Miss Wright and Mrs. McIlrath's students were succesful surgeons last week. They conjoined two words to create various contractions. We're happy to report all new contractions have fully recovered and the removed letters were discarded successfully!
Congratulations to Lucy for being named our Cougar of the Day today! She was nominated by Miss Wright because she is always patient and kind to everyone. Keep being awesome Lucy!
Check out these amazing robots that Mrs. Horns class made. They had to create a droid that was made for the movies, and present on their bots powers. Their robots ranged from a maid to mathematician, scouting robots, and even a dancing cat.
Here is a great article about our recent trip to Purdue with our first and second grade students!
https://www.education.purdue.edu/2023/05/college-hosts-300-plus-elementary-students-at-purdue-to-interest-them-in-future-college-going-teaching/
This team of teachers organized an educational and aMAzing day for our 6th grade students. Thank you Mrs. Brenneman, Mrs. Conn, and Ms. Vick! We appreciate all you did to make this trip happen!
From a U-Boat the to Chicago skyline to an old-fashioned cable car, the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry has something for all of our 6th graders!
Pete, Chad and the rest of the butterflies from Mrs. McIlrath's first grade classroom have officially started becoming "acclimated to the wild" after starting as a "chrysalis." Such an exciting time!
Congratulations Colton for being named Cougar of the Day today! He was nominated by Mrs. Weaver because he pushes himself to learn new things and goes above and beyond academically. Well done Colton!
Congratulations to Jocelyn for being our Cougar of the Day today! She was nominated by Mrs. McIlrath because she works hard, always has a positive attitude, and helps everyone! Well done Jocelyn!
Did you know we have a "Bus Rider of the Week" award? Emma was nominated by her bus driver because she always stays in her assigned seat and is quiet, calm, and polite. Thanks for being a model passenger, Emma!
Miss Chloe was our Cougar of the Day for May 1. Thanks for always going above and beyond in your schoolwork AND your friendships. Way to go, Chloe!
