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This Christmas season, CCHS added a festive twist to a beloved holiday tradition with Sean on the Shelf, a lighthearted activity that brought smiles, laughter, and a sense of fun to campus each day. The idea came from CCHS Registrar Maile Munoz, who drew inspiration from CCHS Safe School Professional Sean Lacow. Throughout the season, “Sean” appeared in a new hidden location around campus each morning, sparking friendly competition as students and staff searched to be the first to find him and earn a small prize. While the prizes added excitement, Sean on the Shelf's true impact was the sense of joy and connection it created. The daily mystery and shared laughter helped fill the halls with holiday spirit and brought the school community together during a busy time of year. Photo: Caleb Edgemon and Brenan Alves with Sean the Elf they found in the locker room.

CCMS
Monica Davis’s advisory students have been putting in extra effort all semester, keeping the Gerka Store and Café running smoothly and frequently giving up their lunches and free time to help. Last week, their dedication was recognized with a special celebration, including a greedy-grabber candy bar exchange and a festive party at the Gerka Café. “It was a sweet way to say thank you for their hard work, teamwork, and commitment to making the school community a better place,” Davis said. Photo: Monica Davis' advisory students.

Numa
Last week in social studies, Shannon Matheson’s students focused on learning about Nevada’s geography through a hands-on project. As part of the unit, students created detailed clay maps of the state, carefully incorporating both human and physical features. Each map also included a title, a compass rose, and a key or legend, helping students organize and present the information clearly. This project reinforced lessons about the state's landmarks and natural features. By combining creativity with critical thinking, students deepened their understanding of Nevada’s geography and developed map-making skills. 

E.C. Best 
In November, in the spirit of gratitude, Alyssa Tousignant’s students participated in a heartwarming classroom project focused on kindness and appreciation. Each day, students wrote three to four notes of appreciation for their classmates, recognizing the unique ways their peers contribute to the classroom community. After collecting these thoughtful messages, Tousignant transformed them into appreciation trees, with each line of text representing a statement of kindness from one student to another. The finished trees now serve as a daily reminder for students of how valued and respected they are by their classmates. “This project is a way for students to see the impact of their kindness and to feel the support and appreciation of their peers. They are a beautiful symbol of our classroom community and the care we have for one another,” Tousignant said. These appreciation trees have become a cherished classroom tradition, leaving a lasting impression on Tousignant’s students and their families year after year. Parents often report keeping their child’s tree as a special keepsake and a lasting reminder of the kindness and gratitude cultivated in the classroom.  Photo: Students in Alyssa Tousignant's Class.

Lahontan
Lahontan Elementary School welcomed winter break with a festive Winterfest Family Movie Night. Students and their families enjoyed snacks, raffles, and a holiday movie, while special visits from The Grinch and Elf on the Shelf added extra cheer. It was a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season with students and their families before a well-deserved Winter Break.  Photo: Students and their families in the cafeteria watching a holiday movie.