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Students in Laurianne and Lance Lattin’s Spanish I classes read a story out loud about Batman and a zombie. Then, they had to act it out, draw pictures, and write in Spanish what happened. Students also participated in a race to find facts about different countries. The facts were posted in the hallway in Spanish, so students had to figure out which facts went where on their team papers. Only one person could go out to find a fact and return to tell it to their teammates. “It was a lot of fun watching them in both activities, and after only four weeks of school, it was pretty amazing for Spanish I students,” Laurianne Lattin said. Photo: Students in Laurianne and Lance Lattin’s Spanish I class acting out a Batman vs Zombie story.

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Written by Principal Victor Schoenfeldt   

Coleen Meihack taught her sixth-grade students in her math class math fact skills that will be vital for students to have for their future. I was specifically pleased to see them learning the order of operations. This skill targets algebraic thinking that will be used outside the classroom. It actually applies in real-life situations and is one of those math skills students will need. Great job, sixth graders, and great job to Mrs. Meihack. Seeing so much learning happening in our school has been a pleasure. Every classroom observation or every pop-in to a classroom is a true testament to the amazing things happening here at CCMS. I am proud of our students, I am proud of our staff, and I am proud to be their leader. Photo: Teacher Coleen Meihack assists students with math fact skills.

Numa  

Fifth-grade students in Dominique Johnson and Shannon Matheson's science classes prepared for their first science unit of the year. They took soil samples from around the school last week that will be used in activities related to their unit of the study of soil, rocks, and minerals.

E.C. Best   

Third-grade students in Stacy Stult’s class finished reading their first chapter book of the year, “How to Eat Fried Worms,” and then got to eat worms. “I like to start every year off with this book because it is a good one to use to cover story elements, character traits, point of view, and context clues,” said Stults. Students never believe Stults when she tells them they get to eat mealworms when they are done reading the book, and their reaction gets better each year. Students could choose between BBQ, Mexican spice, and cheddar cheese or try them all if they wanted. This year, Principal Brad Barton even stopped by to taste a worm.

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Every year, Principal Kimi Melendy goes into each classroom monthly to do an activity with the students. Last week, Melendy started this tradition off for the new school year by going into classrooms and reading the book “Our School is a Family” to students. “Our school really is a family and I feel like this creates unity. I get to go into each classroom monthly to do an activity to bring our school together. Oftentimes, the activity starts small with each student in each classroom and then is put together as part of a larger display in the hallways. This shows our students that we are one school and reinforces that we can come together to create something beautiful even though everyone is in different classes,” Melendy said.  Photo: Principal Kimi Melendy reads “Our School is a Family” to students.