Elementary School

This Week in Photos: October 19-23, 2026

Mr. Benderski’s Technology students are putting their measuring and woodworking skills to the test as they create oversized dice! Students used a miter saw to make their initial cuts and are now measuring and marking the dots before heading back to the shop to drill them out.

As part of our Collaborative Classroom curriculum, Mrs. Bookmiller’s 5th-grade students participate in skill-based, student-led Book Clubs twice a week. Students lead meaningful discussions about their reading, sharing perspectives, asking questions, exploring vocabulary, and analyzing characters and themes. With Mrs. Bookmiller providing guidance as needed, students are strengthening their reading comprehension, communication, and critical-thinking skills!

Mr. Norris’ Chemistry students explored how to determine oxidation numbers and how they help explain electron transfer and sharing in chemical compounds, building their understanding of chemical reactions.

Pumpkins took center stage at this month’s Elementary Buddy Day! Buddy Day pairs younger students with older students for hands-on learning and mentorship. Together, students explored science experiments, pumpkin slime, lava lamps, STEM challenges, reading, math with pumpkin seeds, measuring, and more! It was a fun, fall-themed way to bring learning to life while building friendships and a stronger school community!

Our UPK students are learning all about shapes through hands-on fun! During center time, students explored, identified, and practiced recognizing different shapes while building early math skills through play.

We had a great turnout for our Middle School Parent/Guardian Toolkit Workshop! Families learned how to navigate SchoolTool and ParentSquare, monitor student progress, and help their students prepare for exams. Thank you to Mrs. Brooks, Ms. Schott, and the Middle School team for making this evening possible, and to our families for taking an active role in their students’ success!