Good tips for all of us
Our sophomores and juniors presenting their National History Day projects to a panel of judges on 3/9. Thanks to all who volunteered to support our students through this process. Half of this group is currently preparing their projects to compete (digitally) at the district level
For students and families during our time at home! I didn't create this, another school counselor did and shared it with me. Some great ideas!
Looking for something science-y to do?? Here is a scavenger hunt that involves searching your own home and yard to appreciate the science in your daily life! Feel free to share images of your most interesting finds!
Music Students k-5 can stay busy with our rhythm baseball springtraining! Every spring I play rhythm basebase in my room. I get a plastic bat and wod up some paper into a ball and set up chairs to be the bases. Then I pitch. To get on base they must clap or count the rhythm. Fun!
The air was filled with the smells of baking on Thursday. During Foods 2, the students completed an assignment which included preparing a quick bread/muffin/pancake recipe using a non-yeast leavening agent. The results were awesome!
Our trip with GT/RA seniors to the Capitol and Iowa Hall of Pride on March 10th.
Food Service Update: Due to the possibility of inclement weather Friday morning, we will distribute meals for BOTH Thursday and Friday on Thursday, 3/19. There will be NO distribution on Friday.
COVID-19 Update #4
Just a reminder that we are offering grab and go breakfasts and lunches from 9:00AM-10:00AM at both the Graettinger and Terril buildings. Meals can be picked up on the East side of the Graettinger building at the door nearest to the lunch room. Meals can be picked up in Terril at the Elementary main office.
Due to the shutdown of all educational facilities at Graettinger-Terril, we have deactivated all fobs to the weight-room in Graettinger. We will be extending all memberships for the time we are shut down to those who have purchased memberships.
Information regarding conferences. This morning G-T administration met with teachers and discussed conferences. If you signed up to meet with your student's teacher for conferences on Tuesday or Thursday, you can expect that teacher to reach out to you soon. We have NOT required teachers to reach out at the time that you signed up for due to other obligations that they may have had arise in the past few days. We HAVE instructed teachers that they must reach out to you in the near future to discuss your student's progress here at school. Grade reports for MS/HS will be sent out early next week. Elementary Report Cards were sent home via mail yesterday. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate this unfamiliar situation
MUSIC STUDENTS! Please hang on to your fundraiser money and order forms! For now, we are extending the fundraiser until we resume school or further notice. If you are not comfortable keeping the money, then return it!
Update Regarding COVID-19 and School Closure.
Gov. Reynolds is recommending that Iowa schools close for four weeks. Graettinger-Terril and Ruthven-Ayrshire Schools will be closing Monday March 16, 2020 until further notice. A more detailed message will be posted tomorrow afternoon.
The GTRA Wrestling Banquet scheduled for Monday, March 16th has been postponed to a later date.
The girls and boys HS track teams came to the Regional Wellness Center in Estherville for a pool workout. It was led by the great water instructor Abby that made them work hard just like last year! Thanks to the RWC for getting us in.
To reinforce the process of protein synthesis in cells, Biology students worked in small groups to take on the "identity" of different cells. They then used Lego pieces and the same strand of DNA to build protein "towers."
At the Andy’s Room PBIS celebration in Graettinger-Terril Elementary, students receive one to one attention. Those students wishing to be pampered at the beauty salon, receive personal attention for their hair, nails and skin care.
More from Andy’s Room PBIS celebration at Graettinger-Terril Elementary. Students carry a card to each station looking for a stamp for positive behavior displayed. Students are also participating in the “Andy’s Coming!” challenge!
