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!
Presentation Time... students enjoyed presenting their Timeline Projects to the class!
Students in the Woodland Critters class have been working on their Timeline Projects reflecting on past and present moments. They enjoyed sharing some photos with other classmates and talking about memories! It is a great way for students to learn the passage of time reflected through life events and fun to see all the photos and hear the stories behind them!
Students in the Frogs and Critters classroom colorfully painted with apples today and learned how an apple got it's star, based on the traditional Waldorf Apple Story. Mrs. K read them the story and showed that when you cut open an apple, you will find a star deep inside. Students were thrilled to see the hidden surprise and stamp their own apple star masterpiece!
My name is Lisa Dudley. I am married to my husband Jason and we have two adorable dogs named Mimi and Lucy. I have been in education for 17 years and love that everyday is a new challenge. I love to bake, cook, read, and spend time with my family and friends. I also love to try new things and it is my goal to visit and photograph every state park in Minnesota. I am very excited to be joining the MNCS team and can't wait to see the exciting things that happen this school year!
Welcome to MNCS Lisa!
First week of school means first day of Chess Club! Chess club is held every Thursday at 2pm.
