Matthew Peak was busy this morning working with the new 3-D printers that will soon go out to schools in the district, allowing students and staff the means to use this technology to enhance learning with hands-on projects applicable to every subject area.
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No School on Tuesday, January 23, due to inclement weather and ice.
No School on Monday, January 22, due to inclement weather.
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No School Due to Inclement Weather and Extreme Wind Chill Tomorrow, January 16, 2024.
USD 503 Board of Education members attended a special work session Thursday to learn from every school's instructional coach and administrators about student achievement data. They heard about areas of performance above the state average and areas of challenges students face.
Reminder: No School Monday
Students in Katrina Strode's third grade class took their first steps to learning the basics of coding Thursday, using Spheros. Students use a coordinating app on an iPad that links to the Spheros allowing them to operate the Sphero in different ways, increasing in complexity.
Students in Katrina Strode's third grade class visited space via virtual reality goggles today, and researched a planet, moon or dwarf planet. The students will further use technology, employing Book Creator, to write and illustrate their own book to be published about space.
Reminder: Board of Education meeting dates have changed. All meetings start at 6 p.m.
Following an early breakfast Tuesday, certified staff heard from Superintendent Lori Ray about creating a new strategic plan, beginning with their input. They also engaged in professional development and worked in their classrooms preparing for students' return Wednesday.
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Lincoln First Grade have questions for Santa.
Janell Houk's geometry students were challenged to design and build, according to proper ratios, a structure out of Pop Tarts. Creativity abounded with students designing everything from a beach house, to a train, to a football stadium. The beach house and train tied for 1st.
