STEAM students are working on balloon-powered cars, using principles of aerodynamics.
YESTERDAY: HS/MS did a Homecoming Activity at lunch called the “Sweetheart Challenge.” With their class, students had to move a sweetheart candy from one side of the table to the other by blowing air through a straw. We’re not sure who won, not all boxes of candy were equal. Students still had fun with it!!
Visit The Spartan Store during conferences this week to view and purchase the super cool, new items that just arrived!! Items are individually priced according to styles and sizes. Email llowe@usd471.org for questions.
The 4th graders have been working hard in math. They have been measuring angles using protractors.
TUESDAY: 1st grade celebrated a very special birthday, Kansas! They have spent the month learning the various Kansas symbols, and the different products that Kansas is known for. We enjoyed making sunflower watercolor pictures and eating homemade bread. Happy Birthday Kansas!
Just a reminder that NEW hats, gloves and scarves, as well as gently used coats have been placed by the blessing box at the old bank in Dexter. On Monday, February 4th, all these items will be removed from this location and dispersed throughout the county to those in need.
6th grade students have been geologists studying the types of rock found locally, (limestone, sandstone and shale) and how that relates to finding oil and natural gas in Kansas and Oklahoma. They learned that the Permian Sea was what deposited the fossils here millions of years ago creating fossil fuels, and they have done numerous experiments on permeability and porosity to see which type of rock would hold oil the best.
Due to the weather, tonights Junior High game at Flint Hills will not be played this evening. We will make up the game if both schools can find a day before the start of the Junior High Tournament.
Before we can fly our drones, the STEAM teams have been learning about and practicing principles of flight: lift, thrust, and drag. Winners of the initial flight challenge were Kaleb and Cadie, who created the most economical aircraft, capable of going the greatest distance, with the heaviest payload.
For the rotor challenge, testing which rotor design could stay aloft longest, the winners were Timber and Cale.
Stay tuned for videos of our drone flights!
As can be seen, due to the wind Monday, the Giving Tree items were unable to be hung from the trees. We will try again Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding!
All Kindergartners returned their library books today so they were treated to popcorn from the Cardinal Chow Cart!! The Cardinal Chow Cart is open to students on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, allowing students to purchase popcorn and water for .75 each.
WINNERS OF THE GIVING TREE: High School: Kaylee Haden
Middle School: Laikin Bratcher
Elementary: Aaron Hustad
THE GIVING TREE: Collection included:
Hats - 54
Scarves - 47
Gloves - 79
Coats - 34
Due to the projected weather forecast for this weekend, we will wait to hang all items on the tree in front of the elementary school until Monday, January 21st - Thursday, January 24th
TODAY: Four students from Dexter; Kylee Bragg, Grace Henderson, Paiten Henderson and Lorelei Strausberg attended the county spelling bee in Winfield. All of the students represented our school well. Paiten Henderson walked away with 2nd place overall. We are very proud of all of them!
Here is an updated bracket for the SCBL Basketball Tournament.
LAST WEEK: 8th Graders were perplexed whether the substance they observed was a liquid or solid. How can it behave as both!? And how is this similar to the rock just below the Earth’s crust.
NHS is having their annual Valentine's Day sale. The sale will end on February 11th.
Carnation - $2
Balloon - $2
Jumbo Candy Bar - $3
If you would like to order some Valentine's please contact an NHS member. NHS Members: Mrs. Anderson, Jeanie Gage, Alana Long, Kyl Kuntz, Arik Artherton, Allyssa Vaden, Emma Boatman, Madison Dale, and Dani Smith.
STEAM students are currently working on robotics, circuit building, and programming a rover.
The Cardinal Chow Cart began this week as an educational tool for the Life Skills Classroom. All students have the option to purchase popcorn and water Monday and Tuesday afternoons for $.75 each.
Second semester STEAM class worked on team-building this week. We had stronger teamwork than we had coordination.
