We have had a lot of fun in science these past few weeks! In Middle School Science, we have been learning about the scientific method and how to properly complete a science experiment. For our first experiment, we investigated if
Pass the magic taco! (Classroom Connection: Spanish)
We are off to a great start in Spanish! We have been learning how to have a simple conversation and pronounce school words in Spanish 1, and are about to move on to colors and numbers next week. I have
Japanese Giant Hornet in Mrs. Likkel’s Class!
Three guests joined us after Spring Break: Bob, Steve, and Buzzkill. Here, Sean Philips is holding one. Yes, that’s a murder hornet, also known as the Japanese Giant Hornet. Thankfully, these deceased insects caused no harm, only fascination, with the
[Virtual] Classroom Connection: Spanish 1 & 2
Spanish 1: Currently we are finishing up a unit on food words for breakfast, lunch, dinner and fruits and vegetables. The students are also learning some words for things you set on the table (cups, plates, etc.). To practice our
[Virtual] Classroom Connection: November 2020
This week’s edition of Classroom Connection includes updates from Writers Lab, Chinese Language & Culture, Pre-Algebra, and Decompressed Algebra – Year One. Mr. Jaron Stanage – English (Writer’s L.A.B.) So far in class we have been working on building a
[Virtual] Classroom Connection
We are almost two months into our academic year and thought it would be fun to hear from a few of our teachers about what is happening in their classes: Dr. Doug Mangum – American History In American History, we’ve
A tasty way to learn fractions with Mrs. Terry!
The Pre Algebra class started the year with color! What better way to review fractions than with skittles? Each student had a bag of skittles. They counted the individual colors and the total of skittles in the bag. Their next
Melted Crayon Art
Art students were asked to create a scene using crayons. The crayons were hot glued to the canvas and students used heat guns to melt them, then moved, spattered, and blended them to make the desired effect.
Spanish Class During Covid
Submitted by Mrs. Andres in May 2020 What does Spanish 1 look like during the Coronovirus? I am currently using zoom to meet with my students on our regular class days and at the same time, Tuesdays and Thursdays at
Show & Tell: Foundational Writing Magazine Project
Foundational Writing students created a magazine on a topic of choice. Isabella Day crafted a lovely magazine she was proud to share with everyone at ZLO. Enjoy! – Mrs. Vanessa Vis