Compass Rose - September 2021

 

Scholastic Book Fair

 

Students attended the Intermediate Unit's Scholastic Book Fair. Thanks to Mr. Eck's donations, they were offered the opportunity to exchange their Compass Cash for books. 

Books purchased included -

 Stranger Things - Zombie Boys

Ground Zero by Alan Gratz - In time for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Ground Zero delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear–and the stunning links between the past and present.

Never Quit by Jimmy Settle - Never Quit is the true story of how Jimmy Settle, an Alaskan shoe-store clerk, became a Special Forces Operator and war hero. 

The No. 9 Mine

 

Life Skills Art and Cooking

Mr. Cavenas' Life Skills Class painted some abstract art that is on display in our main hallway.

The students made grilled cheese sandwiches and practiced kitchen clean-up.

 

Rocket Test Launch

As part of the rocketry unit, students performed a test launch to verify that the field is large enough for successful recovery.

 

Two Weeks In (already!)

 Yes. School has been in session for two weeks already. Along with all of the typical new school year stuff -- reviewing rules and expectations, paperwork, placement tests -- we have had some special activities.

Mr. Cavenas started his Life Skills class off by making Ice-Cream in a Ziploc bag. 

Students studies Oaths, Creeds, and other Values Oriented writings in an investigation and self assessment of what characteristics are common is successful students. They are using this research to create their own Creed for this school year. While reading they would assume roles and act out how a written piece might have been presented. 

Blake presenting "The Athenian Oath" 

Students have also been building model rockets while they study basic laws of motion. 

2021 Graduation and Year's End Award Ceremony