Mrs. Hamre and Mrs. Downing's 5th grade classes got the opportunity to go to Junior Achievement BizTown on April 9th. This was a trip that was originally scheduled for February but had to be rescheduled due to winter weather. JA Biztown is a simulated town that allows elementary students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. These activities allow students to discuss the importance of citizen rights and responsibilities, build money management skills, and discuss important roles citizens and workers play in their community. The 5th graders worked very hard leading up to this trip. Prior to attending Biztown the students had to work through 13 lessons to help them better understand how to successfully run a business. These lessons included learning how the economy works, the importance of a business within a community, learning how to make a resume, and how to fill out a job application. Mrs. Hamre and Mrs. Downing also conducted job interviews with the students and placed them in positions that best fit them based on their interests and skills. The trip to BizTown was such an amazing experience for both 5th grade classes. Not only did they work hard at their "jobs" but they showed an impressive level of professionalism. Way to go, 5th grade!  Special thank you to Krya Smith and the LSCEF for working to make this trip possible!  

Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Van Wyk 's 2nd grade classes have been busy learning all about measurement. The students read the book "How Big is a Foot?" and were introduced to the concept of measuring in feet. Students worked in groups of 3 or 4 to find objects that they could measure around the school. They also tried their hand at using tape measures to record measurements of arm spans, standing jumps, and circumference of their heads. Students then compiled all that information together to make graphs and line plots to share their data they collected. Good job, 2nd grade!