The high school ceramic students have been working on mythical creature-mounted head sculptures. Once fired in the kiln the students will paint their sculptures.
Cotopaxi Early Learning Center (preschool) has been working on their names all year. First we utilize “name puzzles” -each child starts with their name and has a second set of letters to match their name. They match them and then we review the letters in their name. Once they know the letters in their name, we scramble the letters to see if they can identify each letter (ask them the letters out of order), then each child has a name card and when held up, they identify their name. The next step is tracing their name on the top line, we teach left to right and top to bottom (where to start and how to correctly write their letters) and how to hold the marker in their hand (tripod grip). Once they are able to write their letters, they write their name on the bottom line. We try to practice this everyday!
WEATHER UPDATE: Due to the slick road conditions and the extreme cold temperatures, all grades, PK-12, will once again be on remote learning for tomorrow, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3. Our teachers were prepared for a second day of remote learning in the event that situations dictated it. Please be safe and we’ll see your children on Monday.
Our Makerspace class has been working on a bridge design unit. The students have finished designing bridges to meet certain criteria using limited materials. The students are now building craft stick bridges from their designs and will test them to determine which bridge holds the most weight.
Students are finishing their jump rope unit this week with group performances. These routines are choreographed by the students to highlight the skills and tricks that they have been working on throughout the unit.
WEATHER UPDATE:
Due to the forecasted snowfall, temperatures and road conditions, all grades, K-12 will be on remote learning tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and if needed will send additional updates to families regarding school on Thursday. Stay safe and warm Pirates!
The Kindergarten class has been hard at work in English. They wrote about a gift they would like to give Ettabetta, one of the Superkids' characters. They also drew a picture of the gift.
It's Kindness Week! Middle School Leadership students soaked in some sun and cleaned up campus.
Career and College Prep students get the opportunity to explore their career interests and look into what it takes to follow their vocational dreams in our most recent class assignment. Each student is picking three occupations to research. The goal is for them to be able to gain insight into what it takes to reach their goal of becoming a teacher, a lawyer, an electrician, a photographer, or a psychologist, to name a few.
Bam Blobs!! These are great words in Mrs. Eckelberry's 4th grade class! The students have been working toward using acceptable behavior in class, in the hallways and in our specials classes. Each student can earn Bam Blobs separately and as a group. Every Thursday at the end of school, the Bam Blobs that were earned for the week go into a big jar until they reach the line for their reward. I am very proud that they were able to reach the ice cream party goal this past week. Great job 4th graders! Now on to the next behavior goal!!
Our Guitar I class is working hard on a duet piece to perform in our spring concert!
The first grade has been learning about opinions and supporting them. We recently wrote an opinion paragraph on whether it was better to play outside or inside. We then had a class debate on whether cats or dogs make the better pet. Each time we had to be sure to support our reason and try to change other people’s minds. What would you choose outside with the fresh air or inside with a warm fire; a small cat that is easy to care for or a snuggly dog that will protect you?
Eighth graders have been finding their passion through writing poetry. After Reading poetry, they have been working through the writing process to create a poem that they are proud of. These fantastic students have come so far in this process and are ready to share their work during the band concert on January 31, at 7 pm.
Story time at the preschool! Ms. Cruz is reading Dr. Seuss’ “Fox in Socks”! We are working on the letter “Xx” this week. The story has some silly rhyming words as well!
Since we have been back this spring semester, the third grade has learned about how clouds are formed in science. They have also learned how to tell apart the four different types of clouds.
Nurse Debbie's Health and Fitness Class conducted a "Stress Survey" for high school students before the holiday break. Since then they have done an analysis of the results, shared those results with teachers and students, and have begun sharing activities to help reduce stress and promote a more positive school environment. Ty, Ashlyn and Roxan are sharing both ideas and activities to help individuals reduce their stress. Their goals are to help everyone realize that stress is a part of life, have people acknowledge their individual stressors, and utilize tools to reduce their personal stress as they navigate life everyday.
Personal Finance students created posters, illustrating their future financial goals. These goals will help guide them throughout this semester as they learn how to create a budget, save money, make sound investments, and eliminate debt.
Before Christmas break, the 5th grade had a taste for Project-Based Learning to exhibit all we've learned in our Math lessons. As we've dove into working with decimals, the 5th grade found that decimals help us better understand money. Students broke into small groups and had to plan to raise funds by selling dog collars. We practiced estimating to reach our goal to raise funds for an animal shelter. We used multiplication and division for double-checking our answers, which is very important when dealing with money. The 5th grade also practiced social skills as they worked together to accomplish their fundraising plans. This project was an enjoyable way to exhibit our math knowledge other than testing!
This Monday the Concurrent Online classes began. There are seven students taking classes through Adams State University this spring. The classes range from Communication Arts II, Introduction to Psychology, and Aeroscholars II. We also have two students taking Speech Communications through Pueblo Community College for concurrent credit. Concurrent classes allow students to earn credits that count toward high school graduation requirements, while simultaneously earning college credit hours. This allows students who will be attending college the ability to get a jump start on their college degree at more affordable prices.
PIZZA!
This Thursday afternoon the 6th grade class will be having a Pizza Party! Their class had the highest online attendance percentage during the two weeks of remote learning in November.
Good job 6th graders!