Another mile run is in the books for West Side. Thanks to Mr. Lempka for getting everything set up. Thanks to the teachers for helping to keep us on schedule. Thanks, also, to all the parents and family members who came out to cheer us on!
Today, we had Mr. Wright, Mr. Mikkola, and Mr. Dennis play different instruments and sing some beautiful choir songs for us. Next year, these 5th-grade students will have opportunities to join middle-school band and choir, so this was an exciting showcase for our kids.
Yesterday was the 5th-grade WY-TOPP breakfast. Our cooks made us a fabulous breakfast, we spun some great tunes, and then, it was time for a spontaneous dance party! That's how we roll before we WY-TOPP test!
Oops! I forgot to add this to Friday's post: Mr. Peterson's class was the final group to go through Mrs. Keller's cow-eye-dissection/medical-prep program. This was one of my favorite hands-on learning opportunities of the school year ... but the stench was nearly unbearable. Thank you, Arm & Hammer Deodorizing Air Freshener!
West Side Newsletter for May
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Thursday was the day for Mrs. Mountford's students to take their turns. Whether it was cutting through the fatty tissue of a cow's eyeball, reaching into a box of mystery organs, or surviving the stench permeating the room, it was an awesome experience for our kids!
On Wednesday, it was Ms. Hunter's turn as her class came in for some medical direction and eyeball dissection! Thanks again, Mrs. Keller!
Today, Mrs. Keller is working with Mr. Mueller's class in the "OR." The kids certainly have their "eyes on the prize."
This week, all 5 of our 5th grade classes get to participate in a medical science project. They get to identify different organs, infer types of injuries from different photos, and dissect a cow's eye! Is it gross? Yup! But is it cool? Absolutely! A special thanks to Mrs. Keller, for all your hard work putting this together!
State assessments can be a bit nerve-racking for kids. At West Side, we celebrate the opportunity to show what we know! That's why we start our day off with a healthy breakfast, a pep talk, and dance music, of course. 😀
West Side families, we have about 40 jackets and coats that have been left here throughout the school year. Please take a look at these pics, and if you see something that looks familiar, have your student bring it home. 😀
What an epic battle! In this closely fought contest, the Pickley Popsicles bested The Heifers. We are so proud of all of our kids who put in the time and energy to read all the books and write all of the summaries. Great job, kids!
And then there were two! The final battle between The Heifers and The Pickley Popsicles happens at 2:30. May the odds be ever in your favor!
Battle of the Books is a BIG DEAL!
The Pickley Popsicles vs. Team Ummie Zummie!
Galactic Rizzly Bears vs. The Heifers!
We are about to begin the semi-finals!
What a fantastic morning! All our teams did a great job, but only four teams move on to the semi-finals at 12:50 pm. The four teams moving on are; The Hiefers, Pickley Popsicles, The Ummie Zummies, and the Galactic Rizzlie Bears!
The stage is set, and the competitors are ready! West Side's Battle of the Books goes down tomorrow, Tuesday, April 9th. Families, please join us to cheer on our readers! We will begin at 8:30 am. Each round takes approximately 15 minutes, but we are on a rolling schedule, so we can not guarantee when each team will compete. All teams will have two rounds. The four teams with the highest combined total points will proceed to the semi-finals.
A big thank you to Worland PTO for sponsoring this event!
The championship round will be held at 2:30 pm to see who goes down in history as battle champions!
West Side April Newsletter
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