Winners of the family groups design challenge!
Current and future Lakeview students, here is a unique course option for you to consider!
In Mr. Weaver's PLTW Design & Modeling course, students learn how to use modeling software, 3D printers, and other engineering tools to solve problems including ID tags and skimmer cars. If they have spare time, their creations are limited only by their imaginations. The pictured students created spinning top toys, post-it dispensers, Harry Potter wands, jewelry and pencil holders, a game-controller stand, and a mug. Soon, they'll start designing and prototyping the popular wooden puzzle block challenge!
PLTW Design & Modeling is a nine-week elective available to 7th and 8th graders, where students learn how to ask questions, generate strong ideas, communicate through sketching, and build and test their prototypes. If your child might be interested in this course, be sure to add it to the course-selection sheet! Mr. Weaver is glad to answer any questions at jweaver@warsawschools.org
Miss Jensen, a special education teacher at Jefferson STEM Elementary, has recently started up a student-run coffee shop called “The Happy Bean Coffee Shop.” Students will take teacher orders and create a budget of supplies, along with practicing important social and organizational skills.
As part of this experience, the students will use the money to support a kindness project within the building. 25% of the funds raised will go towards supporting a good cause, 25% of the funds will go towards a trip to Light Rail, and 50% will be used to purchase new supplies for the coffee shop.
All of the supplies for the initial startup were graciously donated by community donors who responded to the request from Stacey Gagnon on social media.
Stacey Gagnon, a Jefferson parent and founder of Trauma Lens Care shared about her son’s involvement in the program, “The Happy Bean Coffee Shop is providing a way for my son to help and assist others. It is something he can do and feel empowered by.
“The Happy Beans Coffee Shop is so much more than a way to meet a state standard or curriculum skill. It is providing community and belonging to children who often are overlooked or marginalized. It is providing Israel with a voice and an understanding that he can see a need and make a difference to others."
Miss Jensen added, “The skills to be learned from this experience are endless. While the academic skills will be beneficial, I’m also realizing more and more how great this will be for social skills and executive functioning. It’s a fun and unique way for students to not only learn, but to give back to their community.”
#WCSmission #kindnessWCS
Today is Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Lunch; Chicken Quesadilla or Ham & Cheese Sandwich, steamed broccoli, carrots, choice of fruit, chocolate chip cookie, and milk.
Activities: G2 W.I.L.L. Bus; G5 McMillian Center, 9:15-10:10,: G6 McMillian, 10:30-11:15; Archery, 4-5pm.
Today is Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
Lunch: Tangerine Chicken w/ Dinner Roll, PBJ Meal, Mixed Vegetable Blend, Paradise Veggie Juice, Choice of Fruit, and Milk.
Activities: Makerspace Club from 4-5pm.
Today is Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
Lunch: Bosco Sticks with marinara or Sub Sandwich, fresh baby carrots, green beans, choice of fruit, and milk.
Activities: Archery, 4-5pm; G1-3 Robotics, 4-5pm; LEGO League until 5:30pm.
Today is Monday, February 6, 2023.
Lunch: Chicken Tenders with dinner roll or Yogurt Meal, tater tots, baked beans, choice of fruit, and milk.
Kids Heart Challenge, formerly Jump Rope for Heart, takes place during the month of February for most Warsaw elementary students during P.E. Students will participate in jump rope activities while raising awareness and money for The American Heart Association. Raising money is optional, but everyone will get to jump rope! Check your child's backpack for all the details!
Click the link below to access our school page directly and click “Sign-Up.” Follow the directions from there. Thank you!
http://www2.heart.org/goto/JeffersonElementarySchoolWinonaLakeIN
Today is Friday, February 3, 2023.
Lunch: Calzones or Yogurt Meal, steamed broccoli, Paradise veggie juice, choice of fruit, and milk.
This week's TIGERCAST is one that you don't want to miss! 🙌
Ben Barkey, WACC Director, and Troy Akers, WCHS Principal, were this week's guests. Together they highlight the MULTITUDE of courses and pathways at the high school.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018876/12162982
Today Thursday, February 2, 2023 — Happy Groundhog Day!
Lunch: Chicken Fries w/ cornbread or Sub Sandwich, emoji potatoes, celery sticks, choice of fruit, and milk.
Activities: G2 Compositing Presentations; Archery until 5:00.
As part of their biomedical studies in STEM education, students learned about the internal anatomy of dogfish sharks. Thank you to the continued partnership with science central and all their support!
In case you aren't subscribed, here is our most recent Stakeholder Bulletin. https://www.smore.com/egmfrc
The Strategic Planning Pillar teams have been BUSY over the last few months! #wcsmission
#experiencewcs
#inclusivitywcs
#adaptabilitywcs
#empathywcs
Calling all chess players!
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The Girls Basketball Team is having their after-school party today from 3:50–4:50pm.
Today is Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs or PBJ Meal, fresh veggie mix, Doritos, choice of fruit, and milk.
Activities: Makerspace Club, 4-5pm.
Students met with their family groups. They laughed, made new friendships, and participated in activities together. The character word of the month was respect. Students finished with a building challenge. #adaptability
Spring clubs are starting up! Lots of awesome experiences happening for students.
Today is Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Lunch: Turkey & Noodles with dinner roll or Ham & Cheese Sandwich, mashed potatoes, green beans, choice of fruit, and milk.
Activities: Family Groups at 9:30; G4 Solar Energy speaker from 2:30-3:30; Archery, 4-5pm; G1-3 Robotics, 4-5pm; LEGO League, 3:50-5pm.
Today is Monday, January 30, 2023 — Late Arrival & 100th Day of School!
Lunch: Breaded Chicken Sandwich or Yogurt Meal, Steamed Corn, Fresh Baby Carrots, Choice of Fruit, Chocolate Chip Cookie, and Milk.
Activities: 100th Day of School!