The cafeteria at Lindsey Elementary was transformed into a science lab with multiple stations of hands-on learning experiments and challenges for…
Lindsey PTO Family Science Night
The cafeteria at Lindsey Elementary was transformed into a science lab with multiple stations of hands-on learning experiments and challenges for students to try. Upon entry, students received a color-coded lanyard listing the seven different stations. Students navigated their way through the stations and received a sticker for completion of a challenge. Stations included how to make elephant toothpaste, viewing slides under a microscope, snap circuits, marshmallow towers and hoop gliders, to name a few. Students learned about physics, chemistry and basic science concepts all while having fun.
The PTO sponsored and organized the event along with the help of fourth-grade teacher Jim Croff. Members from the West Geauga Kiwanis Club were on hand to help with the different science experiments.
“Every year the PTO hosts a family night to thank the many volunteers for their service. This year with the help of Mr. Croff, we decided to host a science night,” said Becky Edwards of the Lindsey PTO. “This is the first time an event like this was hosted at Lindsey.”
An overwhelming amount of parent and students attended the event, making it a huge success. “We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout,” said principal Ron Dahlhofer.
WG District Spelling Bee
Congratulations to WGMS student Samuel Henry for winning the district spelling bee. Sam competed with 12 other students to capture the win.
Henry will represent the West Geauga School District and participate in the Geauga County Spelling Bee on Feb. 18 at the Geauga County Educational Service Center. Winners advance to the Tri-County Spelling Bee on March 3 at the Kirtland Public Library.
WG Kiwanis STEM Fair
The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga held its annual STEM Fair on Jan. 30. High school, middle school and homeschool students in the West Geauga School District participated. Students conducted individual research projects that were approved by their science teachers. In addition to the research projects, students had the opportunity to participate in math and junk box war competitions.
Congratulations to all the participants and winners.
Individual Projects High School: WGHS freshman Antonio Linek placed first for his Particles in the Mist project. Lexi Ober placed second and Shannon Stanforth placed third.
Individual Projects Middle School: Yvette Petersen, first place; Emily Allegretti, second place; and Nicole Ehrbar, third place.
Math Competition High School: Jorge Mirabelli, first place; Benny Johnson, second place; and Drew Heatwole, third place.
Math Competition Middle School: Zak Bobango, first place; Hannah Barker, second place; and Allison George and Shannon McKinney, third place.
Junk Box War: Alyssa Posante, Grace Barber and Jenna Curtis, first place team; Benny Johnson, Connor Winter and Jennifer Humanchuk, second place team; and James Puisterhofer, Nicholas Luther and Tori Finnick, third place team.
How Do I Fair: Christopher Moore and David Allen, first place; Max Pesto and Aidan Garvey, second place; and Michelle Pogrebetskaya and Hannah Barker, third place.
