The VFW of Avenue visited our first grade classroom today to talk about the history of the American Flag. Students learned about the flag and why it has a certain number of stripes and stars. They also learned how to take care of the flag. Each student was gifted their own flag in a wooden block.... (Full Story & Photos)

The kids always look forward to the annual egg drop project! If you’re unfamiliar with this popular STEM activity, the challenge is for kids to design a contraption using various materials (usually recyclables) to protect a raw egg from a high fall. Students were instructed to bring in materials from home for their egg contraptions. After collecting materials over a few days, students were able to ... (Full Story & Photos)

During the first week of school 3rd grade got to participate in their first lab of the year. They conducted a science experiment with Skittles. This lab helped introduce the scientific method to students as well as going over proper lab safety rules and expectations. This experiment also offered the students a chance to develop their vocabulary by introducing new terms like dissolve and blend. This ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure started in February with rehearsals. Students in grades 2-8 practiced repeatedly for their shows in May. We enjoyed following Jane and Michael Banks on fantastical adventures with their new nanny as she helps the Banks family in more ways than one.

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Earthworms are ideal specimens to use for teaching basic anatomy and investigating simple organ systems. Although these annelids, or segmented worms, are one of the simpler preserved invertebrates, the digestive, circulatory, reproductive and nervous systems are well developed and easy to identify. Our sixth grade students learned about body parts, including the mouth, pharynx, hearts, clitellum, ... (Full Story & Photos)