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.
Valentines 2026
National History Posters and Podcasts
We completed our National History Day projects and had the opportunity to share them with parents and members of our educational community. This year’s theme required students to create a historical argument in which they described a reaction, reform, or revolution. The podcasts are linked below and are all well worth a listen.
| First Name | Title of Project |
| Dani | The Leaping Bunny Logo: The Logo That Reformed the Definition of Cruelty-Free |
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| Bennett | How Pictures Brides Revolutionized Korean Immigration, and Led to Reforms in American Immigration Laws |
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| Ensley | How Chemotherapy Reformed Leukemia Childhoods |
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| Evelyn | How Early Chatting and Social Media Platforms Revolutionized Online Communication and Friendship |
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| Ayansh | The 3-point Line Reform in the NBA |
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| Ariana | How Briana Scurry Reformed Welcoming Diverse Talent in Women’s Soccer |
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| Claire | How Kathrine Switzer Revolutionized Women’s Running Athletics |
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Our Visit to the Nevada Museum of Art
We had a wonderful visit to the Nevada Museum of Art to look through their most current exhibits and participate in an art experience. Students had a chance to engage in Visual Thinking Strategies around work from Maya Lin, Dorthea Lange and immerse them in Ernesto Net’s installation, Children of the Earth.
2025 Holiday Game Exchange
One of my favorite holiday traditions is our game exchange. Students are introduced to new board games and teach one another how to play. Moreover, seeing kids play together, instead of being online, is great to watch.
Holiday Celebration 2025
Thank you to Jill, Ensley’s mom, for organizing our holiday celebration. Lots of fun activities, sprinkled with holiday treats, made it a memorable experience.
And thank you to those who were able to attend, as well as to those who contributed snacks.
Our Visit to Ormat
Students learned how Ormat develops, owns, and operates geothermal and recovered energy power plants that produce renewable energy. Thank you to our chaperones for sharing photos, and to Terra, Mia’s mom, for providing an introduction that served as the catalyst for the trip.
Our Check!
Again, thanks for all of the votes and for getting friends, family and coworkers to support our project!
Kids Court 2025
The students did a terrific job in Kids Court. Following opening remarks by Judge Jennifer Richards, the students completed a mock trial of B.B. Wolf versus Curly Pig. In the civil case, the jury sided in favor of B.B. Wolf.
Thank you to all the parents who were able to join us and generously shared pictures.
Holiday Card Submissions
Students participated in the district’s Holiday Art Contest, but with a twist. I asked them to consider what is iconic about Northern Nevada, what symbolizes our community, and to apply art techniques, we’ve learned over the last two years, to their pieces.
Halloween 2025
Thank you, Jill, Allison, and Katie, for putting together such a terrific Halloween celebration! The day included a classroom auction, writing connected to our Pro Se Court, a Trex weigh-in, additional work with conversion factors, and a series of fun and spooky Halloween activities.
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