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Geometry students brought their learning outside by creating chalk coordinate planes to explore distances. They measured how far they could jump forward and backward, calculated their total distance traveled, and found the midpoints of their jumps. 

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Students in Lilia Marquez’s class have been working hard on their i-Ready lessons during advisory. They stay focused and engaged, using the time to strengthen important math skills. Their dedication has led to steady improvement in problem-solving and confidence with new concepts, helping them build a stronger foundation in math. To celebrate their hard work throughout the week, students enjoyed a special advisory activity on Friday, where they made friendship bracelets, watched a movie, and shared delicious tacos. 

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Students in Victoria Purrell’s 5th-grade class participated in a Science Scavenger Hunt, a fun outdoor activity where teams searched the school for examples of science concepts. Each team photographed the items they found, and later, the photos were added to Google Classroom. Students then chose one item to sketch, applying the ABCD Diagram Science Rule: Accurate, Big, Colorful, Detailed, and Labeled. This engaging activity encouraged observation, teamwork, and creativity while reinforcing important science skills.

E.C. Best 
This week, students in Kristina Russell’s 3rd-grade class mastered the art of centers. During each rotation, students had the opportunity to choose which skills they wanted to practice, allowing them to take ownership of their learning. In one rotation, a student focused on typing skills while two classmates played a grammar game to practice synonyms. By making their own choices, students strengthen decision-making and critical thinking while practicing academic skills at their own pace. Centers also encourage focus, independence, and collaboration, giving students a hands-on, engaging way to build confidence and deepen their understanding of the material.
 

Lahontan 
Students in Erika Stanford’s Kindergarten class explored the five senses last week with a tasty treat, popcorn. They identified how it smells, sounds, tastes, feels, and looks, created booklets to showcase their discoveries, and voted together on a sentence to write as a class. By making learning fun and interactive, students are able to explore new concepts in a meaningful way. This approach not only makes lessons memorable but also encourages curiosity, creativity, and active participation, helping young learners build a strong foundation for future growth.