A Swan student presented their "Project: Me!" to the class yesterday. Students were able to learn about the the fluffy and friendly dog and ask all sorts of questions. They enjoyed petting it's fluffy coat and the dog loved all the hugs from students! Great job to our student and what an awesome project!
Happy Thursday MNCS families!
We have heard that some families were not aware of our early release yesterday so we would like to remind everyone that our school calendar is posted on our website and our announcements are sent out every Tuesday through email. If you would like a paper copy of the calendar please reach out and we can get you one. Please also let us know if you are not receiving the weekly announcements email.
Thank you - have a wonderful rest of the week!
Students in Cory and Reta's class were able to enjoy a classroom escape room last Friday! They were part of a top secret mission to find the secret code relying on their skills, knowledge, problem solving expertise, and teamwork! With elements of math and logic, the countdown was on and students enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon trying to beat the clock and solve the challenge!
What a great day of project based learning! Students enjoyed the finished product of what they had made and was a delicious "Apple Day" at MNCS Elementary!
What better way to spend a fall day than teach our students how to make Apple Crisp and Applesauce! The lesson incorporated both elements of science and math in the baking and cooking process. Students learned how to accurately measure precise amounts and compare amounts with the ingredients. The best part was taste testing their delicious creations!
More contour masterpieces in progress! Students adding oil pastels to their contour art projects...
Students in Mrs. K's art class worked on their contour art projects yesterday! They painted a backdrop with watercolors and were each given a set of leaves to draw the inside and outside contour, looking at the details of the shapes and lines. They were then able to use oil pastels to color and accentuate the leaves uniqueness with different colors and textures.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Trip - Donations Needed!!
We are in need of the following items for our BWCA Trip, we leave for the trip on 9/26! So if you have any of these items please bring them in this week.
Rain Gear - Rain Pants and Rain Jackets
Long Underwear - Tops and Bottoms - polyester/nylon material
Wool Socks
Also, we would also greatly appreciate monetary donations to help fund our Trip. You would receive a tax donation receipt for your donation.
Thank you!
A Trip to the Apple Orchard!
MNCS Elementary students visited the apple orchard for an Experience Friday last week. It was fun to be out in nature, picking some apples, eating some along the way...and even pet some sheep! Students were able to bring a bag of apples home for all their hard work!
A Scavenger Hunt in Henderson!
Students in the Woodland Critters class have been learning about "community" and participating in experiences and projects to bring the concept to life! They recently participated in a scavenger hunt in Henderson, visiting many of the local businesses. What a fun day of learning and exploring and MNCS is so grateful for our local Henderson community!
One of our students shared a glimpse of the project she is working on where she is growing bacteria from different swabs around the school. She also has a microscope so you can see the bacteria close up. So neat!
Students investigated the science of sound today in Mrs. K's class! They learned that sound is a mechanical wave that requires a medium to be conducted. They used paper cups and string to represent this. They discovered that the string was the medium for conducting sound through vibrations and had fun experimenting with other classmates!!
The Swans class had fun meeting a student's mule and donkey today named Hank and Willy! It was part of a project called "Project: Me!" where students could tell anything about themselves and their life and present it to the class! As part of one of our Swan student's presentation, students were able to learn about the animals and to ask all sorts of questions. They enjoyed petting the animals and some were able to feed them apples. What an awesome project!
Advisor Jake went to a football scrimmage to watch some of our students! They are all playing on the 7th grade team for the LSH Giants.
Aadin Miller-Maxfield #26 Safety and Wide Receiver
Westin Nytes #52 Tight End and Linebacker
Rhylli Swenson #74 Nose Tackle and Left and Right Guard
William Husfelt #16 Wide Receiver and Cornerback
Reminder that the All School Picnic is tomorrow, Friday 9/16, 5:00-7:00pm at Bender Park - If the weather is bad we will move it inside the High School.
We will be doing prize drawings and Nuts and Bolts will be selling some merchandise which includes Plush Frogs, Yearly Planners, and Car Decals.
All proceeds go to benefit MNCS students!
Reminder: Henderson Food Share is this Thursday, Sept 15 at 4:00pm
In preparation for the BWCA trip we paddled the beautiful Minnesota River. It was very muddy, and a little cold and rainy, but we all had a great time. We were honored to be able to meet up with legendary BWCA author and wilderness / canoeing guide Cliff Jacobson!!
Experience Friday - Brain Science!
Students explored the grey matter between our ears and learned about the anatomy and practices to improve our brain health. They also made their own fidget/sensory objects.
Experience Friday - Vision Boards!
The students enjoyed learning how to create their own vision boards to bring what they are thinking to reality which can help with setting project goals for the school year.
Experience Friday - Dungeons and Dragons 101!
The students had a blast creating their characters and learning how to play this well known adventure game!
