Today, Mrs. Salmon's and Mrs. Fassero's 7th-grade science classrooms teamed up for an exciting event in the Hot Spot! We had a special guest from "Ag in the Classroom" who helped us with a fun hands-on project: designing and building Pumpkin Catapults! After each launch, we measured how far the pumpkins traveled. This project was not only fun but also a great way to learn about engineering and physics. We discovered how different designs affected the distance our pumpkins traveled. Working together in teams helped us develop our collaboration skills and think creatively.
This week, Ms. Anderson kicked off the exciting new class, Computer Science for Innovators and Makers (IM). This class is part of a program made possible by a grant received last year, and it's designed to help students explore the fascinating world of computer science.
In the first week, they looked at the different components they will be using throughout the course. These parts include sensors and actuators that allow us to create systems that can interact with the physical world around us. (micro-bits).
One of the key ideas discussed is that programming is not just about writing code on a computer. Instead, it extends into the real world! Learning how to design algorithms and use computational thinking to solve problems. Students will have the chance to code and upload programs to microcontrollers. These small devices can perform various tasks, making projects come to life. This class will help students understand important computer science concepts through hands-on applications. Students are excited to see what innovative projects everyone will create as they learn and grow in this class!
Pictured is a student holding a micro bit.
Ms. McChristy's 5th grade completed a haunted pumpkin patch escape room! They had to complete a variety of activities to escape and enjoyed completing the escape room!!
Mrs. Cope's class earned a pajama party for their classroom jar reward party! They also did the mystery science activity “Why do our skeletons have so many bones?” They all had so much fun!
Miss Sharrow’s fifth grade class has been exploring history hands-on! Our students have been hard at work creating models of Native American homes. This project consisted of a nature walk to gather materials, researching the home they chose to build, and working as a team to build their structure. Great work!
Mrs. Klingler's class during Ag in the Classroom: Learning about pumpkins!
Miss Rebecca read about the pumpkin life cycle and then the students created and labeled a pumpkin diagram.
"TJHS 7th grade Art students working with plaster to create Day of the Dead masks."
Taylorville Public Schools Foundation Mini Grant recipients from Memorial Elementary: Kristi Luttrell, Ashley McCallister, Emily Repscher, Sheryl Carmichael, Anne Dorn.
Mrs. Klingler's 2nd grade learning about Red Ribbon Week
THS United Tornadoes visited Memorial School's Rise program!
Memorial school kicked off Red Ribbon Week with "Team up against drugs" in their favorite team gear!
Taylorville Whitetails Unlimited donated 6 new targets to the junior high PE program. The new targets are commercial grade and used in youth competitions across the country.
The students at the junior high love the archery units and these new targets are a much needed upgrade for what we have been using for years.
We want to thank Josh Asad and Dennis Crowder from Powder Keg for helping do the leg work on finding the perfect targets!
TJHS 8th grade Art students working with wire and plaster to create their own versions of Jack Skellington"
Items will be distributed to TCUSD #3 students the week of Nov 11...Thank you in advance!!!
THS held its College Fair and FAFSA presentations last night!
Miss Claypool's first grade
Mrs. Lively's first grade
Mrs. Deetz's first grade
Mrs. Grant's class
Mrs. Mateer's 1st Grade
