Week 17: New Beginnings

“You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So get on your way!”
— Dr. Seuss

K-5th Grade Christmas Pageant

Our elementary school students participated in a creative Christmas pageant, showcasing their incredible reading and artistic skills and developing public speaking skills. Way to go, students!

  • Artistic representation of the star of Bethlehem and Jesus’ birth
  • Behind the scenes of shadow puppeting
  • The narrative of Christ’s birth through shadow puppets
  • A violinist plays Christmas carols
  • Readings from Scripture
  • Friends & family who came to support the K-5th graders

Christmas Fun & Celebration Time

All classes held Christmas parties on the last day before the break; they played games, enjoyed treats and gave teachers Christmas gifts.

Sixth Graders Record Poetry Readings in StoryLab, SL Assistants Get Practice Filming

The StoryLab assistants got practice filming in the lab while the sixth graders read their poetry in front of the camera.

7th Graders & K/1st Buddies Learn About Hanukkah

Mrs. Hyland led the Buddies as they learned about Judaism and Old Testament history through traditional games like Dreidel.

Elementary School Students Receive Science Fair Awards

Mrs. Cori congratulated elementary school students who placed in the Science Fair this week. We’re so proud of all the participants.

4th Graders Practice Spelling & Vocabulary with Guessing Game

Students in fourth grade practiced vocabulary definitions by playing a guessing game together.

5th Graders Learn About Oregon Trail & Informational Texts

The fifth graders continued learning about the Oregon Trail by playing the game of the same name, and they participated in a scavenger hunt to find informational texts.

Students in 2nd & 3rd Grade Have Fun with Reading & Writing

Whether they’re putting together the Learnwell Gazette, inspired by a book they read, or pretending to be on a reading train, students in Mrs. Jessica’s and Mrs. Allison’s classes have fun with reading and writing.

10th Graders Finish Projects Based on Shelley’s Frankenstein

The 10th-grade students presented their Frankenstein character projects just before Christmas break. Well done, students!

Elementary School Chorus Performs at Halcyon’s Holiday Market

We’re so proud of our elementary school chorus for their performance at the Halcyon Holiday Market. Well done, students!