We are closing in on the end of the year, which means finals! Today, Mr. Freeman's physics class was reviewing for their written final tomorrow. After that, they will complete a hands-on project that will also count toward their final grade. #Celebrate379
Mrs. Ehlers runs reading intervention small groups each afternoon. With the help of aide Mrs. Nix and data-proven technology like Lexia and iReady, she is able to rotate small groups each day. It's a proven method of high-level learning and keeps students engaged each day with new activities. #Celebrate379
As part of Earth Day, the 6th grade science students are learning about how humans can affect the nearby water supply. Today, they conducted a lab to see which liquids dissolved sodium chloride and calcium chloride the best. The three liquids they had were water, mineral oil, and ethanol. #Celebrate379
It was another successful 6th Grade Band Tour! The combined CCCMS and WMS band students made their way across the district, performing for students at the annual event. As always, it was fantastic! #Celebrate379
Looking for a new shed for your home or business? Mr. Couch's Industrial Arts classes have you covered! With the help of Clay County Lumber, who provided the supplies, his 9th through 12th grade students are in the process of building a 10'x12'shed. It will be finished by the end of the school year. If interested, please email michaelcouch@usd379.org. #Celebrate379
Library book check out reminder! #Celebrate379
Last fall, Lincoln special education teacher Marcy Schooley and Wakefield music teacher Kerri Butler were selected as USD 379 elementary and secondary teachers of the year. Today, they were formally recognized at the Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 1 Banquet in Salina. They add yet another chapter to the outstanding teachers we have in Clay County. Congratulations to both! #Celebrate379
It's go time for Mr. Freeman's strength and conditioning class, especially for those who are preparing for the Kansas Eight-Man Football Association State Powerlifting Championship, which will be held Saturday in Claflin. #Celebrate379
Mr. Yenni's 5th graders had a busy morning today! First, they worked on their Earth Day tree art, which will be on display at the annual Earth Day celebration next week. Then, they moved to writing and interpreting expressions in math class. #Celebrate379
Mrs. Trembath's 6th grade science class has been learning about the solar system by creating scale models of the planets (5,000 km = 1 cm). Using materials such as Styrofoam, tin foil, and toilet paper, they applied both scientific and mathematical skills to bring their models to life. They even calculated their percent error—because learning includes understanding and improving from mistakes! #celebrate379
Mrs. Trembath's Chemistry class put solubility to the test this week with a hands-on lab. Students compared cold water vs. warm water to see which could dissolve more sugar—and let’s just say things got a little sweeter as the temperature rose! #celebrate379
WHS Senior Intern Spotlight! #celebrate379
Mrs. Simon's second graders are already on their way to learning some geometry! Today, they drew lines to create different 2D shapes like triangles, squares, pentagons, and more. They then shared pages with each other to color in the shapes that others had created. #celebrate379
The winner of the March “School Bus Behavior" Award is Allysen from the Cow bus. Allysen was awarded gifts donated by Subway, Ray’s Apple Market, The Bomber Grind, and Ferguson Rexall Drugs. Allysen is pictured with her bus driver Jenny Rohrer. #celebrate379
Mrs. Crabtree opened up her unit on the book "Life as We Knew It" with a Gallery Walk. Her 6th graders walked around in groups answering questions and agreeing or disagreeing with statements that will be coming up as they read the book. #celebrate379
Mr. Couch's construction tech class is in the middle of multiple projects, including this barn-shaped toy box. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Soon, they will be building a 10x12' shed. It is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year and will be available for purchase to the public. #celebrate379
Mrs. Trembath's 7th grade science class has been learning about genetics. In this unit, they worked with partners and flipped a coin to see which Alleles (or traits) their self-created critters would have. #celebrate379
This week, Mrs. Ehlers' third grade class built background knowledge for a story set during the Great Depression. The students were very curious about that time period and had lots of questions about the stock market. Since their 8th grade buddies happened to be in social studies at that same time, they took a quick trip down the hall! Mr. Seuser gave them a crash course on the Great Depression and the stock market and helped answer the students’ many questions. It was a great example of using the knowledge and resources we have right here in our K-12 building! #celebrate379
Save the date! #celebrate379
For Read Across America Week, the sophomores traveled down the hallway to read with Mrs. Judy's and Mrs. Simon's classes. They did a great job listening to the younger students read and helping with tough words. The encouraging words heard being given to the young readers were amazing! #celebrate379
