CCHS
ChurchillCSD is celebrating some very talented CCHS art students. These students entered this summers NATIONAL Celebrating Art contest and will be featured in the upcoming anthology. Celebrating Art is devoted to the promotion and appreciation of student art. The intent of their student art contests is to motivate student artists. The top entries are then published in an anthology that will record the creative works of today's student artists. They firmly believe that school art programs are a huge motivator for young artists and that their contests and publications enhance a school’s art program curriculum. Congratulations to the following students: Makenna Blunt, Eric Cornejo, Trista Dorman, Hailey Lackey (graduated), Graycee Tibbals, and Lillyan Wilcox (graduated). “I am so proud of these students, their hard work and dedication to their craft. Seeing their pieces, it is apparent that they are not only good at what they do but passionate about it. I also want to acknowledge their art teacher, Jaime Shafer for bringing opportunities like this one to the classroom. She is helping these students build their portfolios, she is connecting with them, and changing their lives. We are fortunate to have her, her passion for art, and her compassion for students,” said CCHS Principal Tim Spencer.
CCMS
CCMS had their first week of clubs. Maureen Park’s seventh grade Escape Club at CCMS worked on team building this last week. “I am starting off with team building, learning new puzzle skills, trying to escape some rooms, and then they will create their own escape room,” said Park.
Numa
Alissa Bailey's fourth-grade class learned how to analyze and interpret data from maps. Then students got to make a 3D physical map of Nevada! Bailey said, “As we began talking about maps students quickly made a real-world connection to their learning.” She added that students made comments like, "my family uses a map when we go on vacation" or "in my house, we check the weather on a map every day". This hands-on project engaged students to show their understanding of analyzing and interpreting data on a map. “When we reflected as a whole group, students said this was a really fun project that took a lot of teamwork. I love that this project engaged students and brought their knowledge of maps to life,” said Bailey.
E.C. Best
Shannon Windriver's third-grade class started what Windriver refers to as the "Kindness Squad." This year her class is focusing on being mindful and kind. The kindness squad is a way to reinforce these expectations in her classroom. Five awards will be given out each week to students in her class. "I started by handing them out to students last week, but starting this week, the recipients of the awards will pass on their award to a deserving classmate," said Windriver.
Lahontan
Kindergarten students are starting to get the hang of lunchtime! The incredible kitchen staff at Lahontan ensures students have options to choose from every day. “School lunch is critical to student health and well-being and ensures that students have the nutrition they need throughout the day to learn. We are really trying to show these younger students what a balanced meal looks like while also encouraging them to begin making their own decisions by offering a few options for lunch instead of just one option each day,” said Superintendent Dr. Summer Stephens.
Curious what will be served next week for breakfast & lunch? Check out menus by visiting: churchillk12.nutrislice.com
Northside
Pre-K students at Northside get to have what is called, “Open Exploration” time. “This is something we regularly do with our students,” said TOSA and pre-kindergarten teacher Mandy Lister. ECERS (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) encourages free play where children are encouraged to expand their vocabulary, develop language and literacy skills, develop positive peer-to-peer and peer-to-teacher interactions, and explore problem-solving and children's interests in different learning tools and activities. “The learning activities we focus on at Northside include Fine Motor, Art, Music and Movement, Blocks, Dramatic Play, Nature/Science, and Math materials. These activities also encourage the development of an understanding of written numbers, appropriate use of technology, and promoting the acceptance of diversity,” Lister said.
Comment
Comments