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.

Please Vote!

Please vote for our Dolan Class Project! Voting runs through October 5th. You can vote once each day. https://cont.st/vBTqLR_dpcqLQP?g=1

First Week of 5th Grade

Our first week included community building, academics, and even a little friendship bracelet making. We reintroduced our fluency protocol and shared scripts with 1st- and 2nd-grade classrooms about Hunsberger’s schoolwide expectations: being Responsible, Respectful, and Safe.

The 2025-2026 Classroom

Although it may not be obvious, there have been many changes since just a year ago. Some are more noticeable than others, but my favorite is the gift from the students. Look closely, and you’ll see artistic succulents arranged around a set of mirrors. It’s a wonderful piece created by our art teacher, Mrs. Fritz.