Popular "Presentations"

A group of students, first grade through fifth grade, are coming to the end of weeks of research.  Each student is collecting data on a chosen topic and getting ready for Presentation Day!  Mr. Schmitz and Ms. Susi took the time to introduce five different iPad Presentation apps. that the students can use to demonstrate their research and knowledge.   Haiku Deck, Prezi, iMovie, Book Creator, and ThingLink are all apps. that can be used to "share out" information.  Students will make decisions about how they want to display their new knowledge.  The students hope to share their Presentations with their classmates and also share the new apps. that they have learned how to do!

The Money Bag Challenge

This morning a group of 5th grade students at Yahara found themselves solving a crime!  These students were involved in a "bank robbery" simulation.  They were told that the police department needed their help.  There was a robbery at a local bank and the detectives needed to know the total amount of money that was taken and they needed to know ASAP.  After choosing a task leader, the "money bag" was dumped on the table and the students had to coordinate their efforts to count the money and report to the 'detectives'.  The students worked together as a team and within 20 minutes they were able to report that the robbers stole over $26, 000.00!

Research and Presentation

The last strand of 'TAG Time" for this school year is Research and Presentation.  47 students kindergarten through 5th grade have chosen topics that interest them and have created fact boards to collect data.  After a couple weeks of research, students will choose a mode of presentation and present their information to their classmates, teachers, and families.   An array of topics are being researched ranging from the Great Wall of China, to Jupiter, to Manatees, and many more!  Lots of new knowledge is being learned!

Sterling North Video has been released

This week Community and Yahara Schools are celebrating:   Edgerton:  The Home of Sterling North.
We would like students to be aware that they live in a town that a famous author lived as a child.  A Fact of the Day will be shared on the Daily Announcements and classroom teachers will read the fact and students will discuss the information learned about Sterling North.  Also, classrooms are invited to view a newly released iMovie produced by two 5th grade students.  The video link is below and I would invite you to watch this 7 minute video and learn about Sterling North.  We would also like to encourage families to visit the Sterling North Home and Museum for a tour on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-4:30.   A wonderful family experience!

Link to Video:  http://youtu.be/vD3qYAmjcfE

Caps for the Cure

On Friday, April 25th, hundreds of students at Community and Yahara Schools were given permission to wear their favorite hats to school all day!  Students that chose to wear a hat were also encouraged to donate $1.00 to the Caps for a Cure Foundation  All the money collected will be sent to the Caps for a Cure Foundation in Madison as they continue their research to find a cure for childhood cancer.  Thank you to all the Edgerton students who wore hats and donated money........you are making a difference!

iRead Book Challenge: A Successful Experience!

Today the iRead Book Challenge at the Middle School came to a close with a close competition between the Yaharian Pickles, a group of 6th grade boys, against the Highest Rankin Readers Around, a group of 8th grade girls.   The Yaharian Pickles ended up earning the top spot after a back and forth competition with only two questions separating the two teams.  This final round of competition was the culmination of many weeks of iRead Challenges where all teams had the opportunity to earn points by answering questions based on the selection of 25 books that they had the chance to read.   Teacher teams were also involved and competitions between teacher teams and student teams brought on entertaining dialogue.  The first ever iRead Book Challenge brought students and teachers together discussing common themes and topics from many award winning books.   Thank you to all the students, teachers and community members who made this iRead Book Challenge a success!

The Yaharian Pickles include:                            The Highest Rankin Readers Around:                  
Robert Ruud                                                            Katie Shaw                                                  
Alec Hansen                                                            Sally Lemke
Andrew Hansen                                                       Maddie Kleinschmidt
Hunter Seblom                                                         Jessica Danks

Students Give It Their All at Regional Math Meets

The beginning of April is always a time for students who excel in the area of Math to get a chance to exercise their talents.  The 5th/6th Grade Edgerton Math Team participated in a Regional Math Meet in Whitewater on April 1st and the 7th/8th Grade Math Team participated this past Tuesday.  Both teams were challenged in mental math skills, consumer math and geometric formulas.  The teams also competed in a group multi step problem that is required to be solved by all 8 team members.  Teams that earn a first or second place score go on to the State Mega Meet the end of May.  Although Edgerton did not earn first or second place honors, the 5th/6th grade team placed third and the 7th/8th grade team placed fourth just missing third place by a few points.  An educational and fun learning experience for all!