Category Archives: General Information 2016-2017
Amazing day at Young Ameritowne
Our fourth grade students had the best day ever at Young Ameritowne in Lakewood, Colorado. Â For the past two months our students have been preparing and learning which includes: job applications, Â job interviews, money management skills, business sense, government, economics … Continue reading
Children’s Cookbook Project
As a part of a K-12 school we experience many unique opportunities. Â Recently, Maggie Lauer a 12th grade student contacted me about her senior project. Â The project is creative and complex, as she writes and designs a children’s cookbook. Â Maggie … Continue reading
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A Day to Celebrate Reading!
Today was a day to celebrate reading, on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss.  Our students started the day with a literacy assembly in the Auditorium.  Shortly after the assembly Senator Michael Johnston visited our classroom to visit and read … Continue reading
Ameritowne Election Day
Today we enjoyed a wonderful Ameritowne Election Day! Â Our ceremony in the Auditorium was extra exciting as an active district judge joined as a guest speaker. Â We had both Ed Clark, the former mayor of Greeley, as well as Judge … Continue reading
A Monumental Day of Learning
Our class had a great time touring our state capitol. Â The visit was very exciting as most students have never set foot inside an official governmental establishment of that magnitude. We began our day in the attic and learned some … Continue reading
Job Interviews and Planetarium Experience!
Wow! Â Thursday was a very busy day, as students went right from P.E. class to attend the Ameritowne Job Interviews. Â All of the 4th grade students, that’s right, all 117 students were interviewed by a high school student who is … Continue reading
Young Ameritowne Primary Elections
Today our class held the primary election for our day at Young Ameritowne. Â Although we do not visit Lakewood, Colorado and spend a day at Ameritowne until Wednesday, March 8, the democratic process of electing student government officials has begun. … Continue reading
High School is Amazing!
Over the past two weeks our class has enjoyed visiting high school classrooms. Â As a K-12 learning community we look forward to learning together on a multi-age campus. December is such a fun and exciting time of year that students … Continue reading
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Math Groups – Festive Fun!
During our last week of school in 2016, student Math Groups have been busy with festive holiday fun. As you can see from the picture, our Math Group completed their “Fact Family Neighborhood” while experimenting with geometry, as they measured … Continue reading
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Caroling at GracePointe
Our 4th grade students took their vocal talent and Christmas spirit to GracePointe Senior Care Center. Â What an exciting afternoon visit. Â We had two 5th grade leaders join our class (as they had previous experience visiting GracePointe last school year). … Continue reading
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