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(9/4): Congrats to these Warriors! They were recognized for their positive characteristics this week.

(9/3): This past week in science we used lab experiments to help them understand how to classify matter! We learned about the transitions between solid, liquid, and ice using water in its many different forms. Next, we used several random items to test if the objects were electrical and thermal conductors, magnetic, and reflective. Finally, everyone channeled their inner Bill Nye scientist brain to name unknown (to the students) substances using color, texture, particle size, and its solubility.

(9/2): Our 6th graders traded textbooks for garden gloves this week on a mission to save the flock. Turns out our chickens had picked up some unwelcome parasites — the kind that were putting a full stop to egg-laying.
We started with a bag of FLOCK pepper blend, but a little research showed capsaicin (the fiery stuff in hot peppers) works as a natural dewormer — and chickens can't even taste the heat! So why buy peppers when you can grow your own? The kids harvested, dried, and ground our own homegrown peppers into a spicy powder for the coop.
The verdict? Eggs are back! Not many yet, but a hen laying again after a parasite battle is basically a five-star review.
Spicy powder in, happy hens out.

(9/2): Ms. Baldwin’s gifted students are learning how to transform spoken information into meaningful visual notes. After practicing sketchnoting techniques in class—including handwritten fonts, symbols, illustrations, and creative organization—students shared how they are applying these skills in their core classes to capture important ideas, make connections, and strengthen understanding.

(9/1): Ms. Swain’s 6th Grade STEM kicked off problem solving with a simple challenge: build a tower using paper! Sounds easy, right? Some towers stood tall and proud, while others made a very dramatic trip to the floor. Either way, students learned that STEM is all about trying, testing, adjusting, and trying again! Sometimes the best ideas come from the towers that don’t stand up!