Conferences – October 24 & 25

Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 25 between 4:00-8:00 PM. Families should have recieved a letter with their children’s scheduled time. Students will lead the conferences and celebrate the learning they have donw up …

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Farmers’ Market – 1st Grade

Our first graders recently completed an IB Unit of Inquiry regarding the study of food and processes in the food system. Their culminating activity was resaerching a food of their choice and presenting it during an event structured …

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Art! Art ! Art!

Our Intensive English Language Center students have been learning about the seasons. They recently created painting of an autumn scene.

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Drake University & 4th Graders collaborate

Our 4th graders and Drake University students are collaborating on a project about traditions. The IB Unit of Inquiry connects to the trans-disciplinary them of WHO WE ARE. The central idea is: All cultures reflect their beliefs and …

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5th Graders get CREATIVE!

Our 5th graders were wildly creative during an art project when they took their written names and interpretted them into beautiful pieces of art work. Stop on 2nd floor outside of the gym and check them out!

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Move it! Move it!

That’s what students are doing during their twice a week Personal, Social and Pysical Education (PSPE) time. Students participate in fitness activities, dance, and station games.

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Where is your food from?

Our 1st graders have been studying an IB Unit of Inquiry connected to the trans-disciplinary theme of HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES. The central idea for the unit is: People consume food from around the world. The students have …

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IB Project by 3rd Graders

Our 3rd grade students have been working on an IB unit of inquiry connected to the trans-disciplinary theme of HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES. The central idea for the unit is: Volunteer organizations perform a variety of functiions around …

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Kindergarten IB Unit of Inquiry Scavenger Hunt

Our kindergarten classes went on a scavenger hunt today. The activity is connected to their current IB unit of inquiry. The central idea for this unit is: Schools help us live and learn together to build a community. The …

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