Today, we completed our first Pro Se Court. After reading about the homework debate, annotating for text evidence, and considering claims, students were randomly assigned roles as prosecutors, defense attorneys, or judges for the case. Ultimately, the panel of seven judges, in a 4-3 decision, concluded that homework is beneficial for children.
What a terrific first week of instruction. We learned a host of new routines, worked with new content, and started building our 3rd grade community. Given what we got done over the first five days, it is obvious we will accomplish a lot this school year.
I’ve made a number of changes to the classroom over the past two months with the goal of making the space as functional as possible for students.
A continued thank you to all the families who have donated to our DonorsChoose campaigns over the last decade. What this new class of students gets to use is the result of so many of you paying it forward.
One of the most exciting parts of our Classroom Economy is receiving donations. The number of contributions we have received so far has been impressive, and I am grateful that so many people are willing to support what happens in our classroom.
The experience the Hunsberger parents, and Mrs. Fena, created for the students was truly impressive. This year felt especially meaningful because our “Buddies” from the CLS program were able to join us.
Students got to show off their projects at the 2026 Sustainability Showcase. The quality of their work is so impressive and shows how well they addressed this year’s theme: Think Globally, Act Locally.
What an incredible experience! Students presented their sustainability projects to several visitors, including Superintendent Mr. Joe Ernst; Deputy Superintendent Tiffany McMaster; Trustees Diane Nicolet and Christine Hull; and members of the Capital Projects team.
An look at one of the Mother’s Day activities we completed this year.
Pictured are our submissions to the 2026 Fishing Day Poster Contest. Sponsored by the Nevada Department of Wildlife, students were asked to create artwork featuring two anglers.
Although students chose to keep things low-key, we still snuck in a Valentine’s box decoration competition, Minute to Win It, a game of Taboo with a February twist, and a Valentine exchange.
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