Seventh-graders in Ms. Sharon Stott's classes were tasked with using a scientific approach to investigate the Water Bottle Flip Challenge for an assignment...
Water Bottle Challenge
Seventh-graders in Ms. Sharon Stott’s classes were tasked with using a scientific approach to investigate the Water Bottle Flip Challenge for an assignment. Students made and tested hypotheses related to the water level, bottle shape and size and then collected and analyzed their data. Students then starting flipping bottles, recording their efforts in a slow-motion video. They analyzed the information to design the perfect conditions for water bottle flipping success.
2017 Resolutions
The Cardinal High School PBIS campaign is up and running for the new year. Students were asked to make “SMART” (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) goals for 2017 and filled out a resolution worksheet to keep them accountable. Many students are resolving to get better grades or graduate. Others say they’re striving to get into the Marines or improve an ACT score. Resolutions were hung up near the gym, so those attending basketball games the week of Jan. 9 could view them and maybe even be inspired themselves. Good luck to everyone working hard to meet their new year’s resolutions.
Students Create Future City
Re-imagining public space is the idea middle school students participating in Future City are trying to develop. Future City is a program that gives students an opportunity to brainstorm how to make the world a better place by working to develop a potential solution to a sustainability issue.
Students essentially become engineers – identifying problems, brainstorming ideas, designing solutions, testing, retesting, and then building a model to showcase their solution as they present their findings. Past topics include storm water management, urban agriculture and green energy. The 2016-17 topic is the Power of Public Space.
Students in grades six through eight have been using the online simulation game Sim City to help create their city design. Along with that, students have completed an essay assignment describing their city and researching different ideas for transforming public spaces. A 3-D model is also being constructed to help showcase the group’s findings.
Ugly Sweater Contest
The staff at Jordak Elementary School and Cardinal Intermediate School held an ugly sweater contest before winter break.
At Jordak, Mrs. Becker won first place for her fireplace sweater that used her iPhone for flames. Mr. Kithcart won second place for his light up sweater, and Mrs. Horvath came in third.
At the intermediate school, Mrs. Santoro’s sweater literally chewed up and “spit out” the competition, winning first place. Mr. Andersen and Mrs. Czacherski came in second and third, respectively, for their festive attire. Thanks to all who participated.
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Cardinal Middle School students (l to r) Karalyn R., Lauren S., Dylan S. and Justine B. work with Future City advisor Shaun Spence on their 3-D model. Students are designing a city by focusing on the concept of “re-imagining public space.”
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Jordak Elementary School teachers held an ugly sweater contest just before winter break. Winners were librarian Sue Becker, first place; music teacher Joel Kithcart, second place; and first-grade teacher Darcy Horvath, third place.
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Cardinal Intermediate School fourth-grade teacher Gwen Santoro wins first place in the ugly sweater contest held just before winter break.
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Cardinal Intermediate School paraprofessional Connie Czacherski, left, and intervention specialist Miles Andersen won third and second places, respectively, for their ugly sweater attire.
