Last week the Foods students prepped pumpkins for roasting. Once roasted, the pumpkin was used in bars, a dessert and a coffee drink.
Tuesday is High School Concert Day!! It will be held in person AND virtually! The concert begins with choir at 7pm in the old Graettinger gym, followed by the band and pep band. Masks will be required for all in attendance. If you choose to watch from home, here is the link to the live stream: https://youtu.be/xr3LwqOToCQ
Thank you all for your continued support of our young musicians!
Biology students are wrapping up their Systems Unit by dissecting sharks to compare their anatomy to humans!
Physics students were tasked with finding the displacement between three large pieces of masking tape using vector component addition. They were allowed to use a protractor, chalk, and a meter stick to make their calculations!
GT 7th Grade students - Make new history 126 years later
https://www.exploreokoboji.com/news/news-stories/some-new-history-was-made-today-fri-on-the-site-of-the-abbie-gardner-sharp-cabin/
Our school has partnered with Kinsa Health & Lysol to provide every family a Bluetooth Thermometer. Attached is the flyer to sign up. Follow the instruction on the attached form or email Mr. Boe for help. This a great opportunity for our community & its FREE! Flyers will also go home with students. If you would like to know more about the program please visit: https://www.kinsahealth.co/kinsa-for-schools/
Biology students have been discussing the role conplex of organelles in the cell system. 🦠🔬 They made some AWESOME models of organelles by creating their own "Homecoming King and Queen" campaign posters. 🤴👸
Parents Night 10/9/2020- last home football game for the season, come cheer on our Titans and enjoy the great facilities Friday night at 7:00!
Teaching Time Signature! These 5th grade students are reviewing strong and weak beats and are distinguishing between 2/4 and 3/4 they did great with finding the beat and conducting!
First weekly newsletter from your School Counselors!
October is Bullying Prevention Month
Today we had a practice virtual day in class to prepare for Wednesday! Students are doing great at mastering technology.
The HS child development students spent class today observing the Graettinger preschoolers . They enjoyed seeing all that goes on during an afternoon in the preschool room.
Today, 6th grade students enjoyed hearing a read aloud from Ms. Clark. The students made connections to our class read aloud book. They also were able to point out the irony in the book. Thanks, Ms. Clark, for sharing this story with us!
Senior Science TA, Morgan Murphy, is using her lab time wisely to conduct Microbiology experiments. Pictured are bacterial growths after swabbing items used daily by students and adults! Ewww!🤢
7th grade has been learning about different generations in language arts. Students presented speeches about three special items that have been inherited or passed down to them . Virtual learners and in-class learners all had the chance to show off their heirlooms.
2nd Graders are munching on numbers while they master place value! Students have to build and record various forms of numbers without eating their manipulatives.
Today was Day 2 of Students of the Wild! This program is supported through IA State, Lake Side Labs and the Dickinson County Nature Center. Our Graettinger-Terril 4th grade students will be going there for the rest of the week to learn about using the subjects we learn in school and apply them in nature. Mrs. Klepper worked hard this summer and early fall to get this organized and make it happen. Stay tuned for more photos of their adventures.
Chemistry students are working on one of our favorite labs... using indirect measurements to calculate the percentage of water in unpopped popcorn kernels! 🍿 The lab sure smelled yummy!
The GTRA FFA members are currently running a BRAND NEW fundraiser! 5 delicious flavors of thaw or bake and serve pies are available now through October 8th. Pies will arrive the first part of November, just in time for Thanksgiving!
Credit and Debit cards are now accepted! Contact an FFA member or Mrs. McGrauth today to place an order in person, online, or even over the phone!
