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CCHS
Senior economics students recently wrapped up a semester-long online stock market simulation with a celebratory pizza party hosted by their teacher, Jeremy Sivers. The top 25 finishers enjoyed pizza, ice cream, and soda, all funded through the class snack shop fundraiser. Trevor Brown took first place and was awarded a custom-designed t-shirt. “He was very active in the simulation and turned his $100K into over $127K. Very impressive,” Sivers said. The simulation provided students with hands-on experience in investing, financial decision-making, and analyzing market trends, offering a real-world application of economic principles learned in the classroom.

CCMS
Students in Darby Rowe and Mike Lipnisky’s second-period sixth-grade physical education class have been developing their volleyball skills while also working on overall fitness. Last week, students finally had the opportunity to compete against one another in volleyball, challenging themselves to improve their techniques and strategies with every game. In addition to volleyball, several students dedicated time in the weightroom to increase strength and endurance, further supporting their physical development. Students will continue learning the value of teamwork, perseverance, and personal growth, while building both confidence and a variety of athletic skills during the second semester.

Numa
Susannah Hooper-Howe’s fourth-grade class participated in a social-emotional learning lesson led by school counselor Noreen Swenson. Students learned how their brains function and explored strategies to regulate their emotions effectively. They will continue these lessons weekly. Activities will include discussions, reflection exercises, and practical techniques for managing stress, frustration, and other feelings that arise in school and at home. By practicing these skills regularly, students are developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and empathy, which contribute to both academic success and positive peer interactions. The lessons are designed to help students understand themselves and others, fostering a supportive classroom community.

E.C. Best 
Jenny Mitchell’s second-grade class kicked off 2026 by setting personal goals to guide their growth for the year ahead. Each student identified a friendship goal, a home goal, and a school goal, reflecting on ways they can improve in different areas of their lives. Students were encouraged to think about kindness, responsibility, and perseverance while being given a clear framework for personal development. Reflecting on their hopes and plans, the students are starting the year with purpose and positivity, ready to grow as friends and learners.  Photo: Alice Chrismer, Cash Harrison, and Henzley Ausano show off their goals for 2026.

Lahontan
Rachel González’s kindergarten class explored the States of Matter through the read-aloud “Sneezy the Snowman”. Students read and retold the story while observing and experimenting with solids, liquids, and gases. Hands-on activities gave them a chance to see the properties of matter in action, reinforcing what they learned from the story. The lessons also helped students practice observation, collaboration, and communication as they shared their findings and discussed what they noticed about the materials they worked with. Photo: Alice Chrismer, Cash Harrison, and Henzley Ausano show off their goals for 2026.

NELC
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., Octavia Merritt’s pre-K class participated in an art activity focused on kindness and shared one way they hope people can be kind to others, regardless of race, color, or background. Students also learned their colors and practiced staying in the lines and focused on coloring carefully.