Congratulations to all the FCCLA members you participated in STAR events.
In Chapter in Review Display Lexi Vogt received a Silver and National Qualifier. Great job and can’t wait to see how you do at Nationals.
In Chapter in Review Portfolio Leslie Howell, Brianna Krause, and Lexi Weixelman received a Silver. Great job.
Learning to manipulate camera settings, students enrolled in Photo Imaging experimented with the aperture settings today. Adjusting the aperture allowed them to change the depth of field in their photos.
On Friday, the biology class took a core samples from their Winogradsky columns to determine what type of soil bacteria might be present. They plated bacteria on anaerobic agar and another agar of their choice. We will find out our results in class today.
Wow we are almost ready to harvest some lettuce.
This week’s Star Student is Tyce Hartman. He is very studious and always wants to know more. He is hungry for knowledge. Congratulations Tyce!
5th Grade recently completed their research projects over the Industrial Revolution. Student worked hard researching their invention and inventors. I am attaching a link so you can check out their work.
https://sites.google.com/usd384.org/ms-franciss-social-studies/living-museum-presentations/1
Mrs. Reichert's Seminar class is enjoying a CHILLFriday second breakfast!
3rd hour Nutrition and Wellness also made the muffins. Both classes did a great job.
Today 1st hour Nutrition and Wellness made chocolate chip muffins they made two batches. One batch was made using original recipe. The second batch was made using applesauce.
In eighth grade social studies, the class has been learning about the constitution. They participated in a mock-Constitutional Convention debate. They were responsible for representing their state and arguing for or against proposed resolutions to the Articles of Confederation. They had some spirited debates while learning that revising the Articles of Confederation could not be accomplished.
Art students are exploring the batik process of applying dye and wax to fabric to develop an image.
Fifth grade students have been learning about Earth's systems which include the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. As part of this unit, they completed their Earth model project. These projects have been on display at the middle school. Their projects and corresponding stories were very creative!
Today the biology class analyzed their Winogradsky columns to see what was growing. These soil cultures were started these in October. Afterwards, they brainstormed the best method to sample what was growing. Check back tomorrow to see what they decided.
In 5th grade math today, Ms. Francis sprinkles in a little bit of history by teaching how ancient Egyptians used to multiply. They then compared the ancient method to today’s traditional method of multiplying.
Trace is this weeks Star Student. He is the friendly face that his peers can turn to. He give everything his 100%. Congratulations Trace!
There will be track practice tonight for ms and Hs students. The make up date for the ms track meet will be next Thursday April 15 starting the same time at 1pm.
The ms track meet today at Washington co. Has been cancelled due to weather.
**IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT 4-7-2021
Over the past several years the Blue Valley Board of Education and staff have been implementing district wide goals. It is time to renew and update that plan. The following survey in an initial step in that process that will occur over the next 6-9 months to develop a long-term plan. On behalf of the Board of Education, I want to thank you for taking a moment to provide feedback and input as the Blue Valley Board and staff work to update the strategic plan for the next five years.
Please share this link with others in our community who may not follow our Facebook accounts, receive these notifications or be connected to our District webpage. Your input into this process is very important to its success.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BVUSD384