Friday, November 30, 2012

Grandparents Day

Our kindergarten students honored their grandparents by inviting them to a very special program on November 20th.  The children sang several songs for their grandparents and served them punch and popcorn.  Over 200 grandparents were in attendance.  Our kindergarteners love their grandmas and grandpas!



Wednesday, November 28, 2012

5th Grade Wax Museum


Students in 5th grade portrayed famous Americans as part of a wax museum activity. Each student dressed up and recited facts about their person as guests approached them.



Monday, November 12, 2012

Veterans Honored


Approximately 200 veterans were honored on November 9, 2012 by students in grades k-8.  






Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Business Class Trip to BGSU

The high school business classes recently attended the Business and Marketing Fall Leadership Conference that was held at Bowling Green State University.  Each student attended two interactive business or leadership sessions of their choice.
 
Interactive Business and Leadership Sessions included the following topics:
  • Amusement Park 101: It’s a fun business!
  • Finance: It's About Having a Plan and Knowing the Risks to Building Your Future Wealth
  • Selecting the Right College: Getting the Right An-swers Without Even Knowing the Right Questions
  • Entrepreneurship: It May Sound "Wacky," but What if it Works?
  • Establishing Your Personal Image
  • Leaders Building Teams: Your Key to Leadership Success!
  • The Holland Party: Party with your Career Interests!
  • Social Media and the Business World
  • Internships: How to Make Your Job Experience Work for You
  • Your Future in Marketing: More than You Might Imagine!
  • Communication Skills for Success!
Students also listened to Dr. Gene Poor, a college professor at BGSU and business entrepeneur.  Dr.  Poor has had a long history of starting his own businesses, as well as helping others start their own enterprises.  One of his business enterprises, LifeFormations, Inc., has become a world leader in the creation of lifelike figures and dioramas for museums, visitor centers, retail outlets, and theme parks. LifeFormations is considered a leading force in the creation and evolution of animatronic figures.
 


Students also had the opportunity to meet and work with students from other schools.  The day was an enjoyable and educational experience for everyone!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Descriptive Synonyms


Mrs. Kremer's 5th grade L.A. classes used descriptive synonyms to describe a variety of facial expression pictures.  




Pictured are student' examples from Mrs. Lesher's 5th grade math class. They explored the meaning of diameter, radius, and circumference in a creative manner.