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News from LAURENTIAN – Grades PREK-6

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HITTIN’ THE SLOPES IN 6TH GRADE On Thursday, February 22, the 6th grade students from Laurentian Elementary went on a ski trip to Giants Ridge. LET ME READ YOU A STORY Ms. Young’s 4th grade class spent time buddy reading with younger students this past month. PAUSING DUE TO NICE WEATHER?! Yes, students are still snowshoeing at Laurentian! Classes were […]

News from PARKVIEW – Grades PREK-2

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DRAWINGS OF APPRECIATION Parkview students from Ms. Kure’s art class have been working on project-based learning. Students in Mr. Davidson’s first grade explored portraiture. As a class, they looked at Grant Wood’s very well-known painting, American Gothic. The students wondered and brainstormed why Grant Wood chose to create that portrait. The kids found out the woman in the portrait was […]

News from Rock Ridge High School – Grades 7-12

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ESSENTIA HEALTH CARE DAY Administrator of the Arrowhead Region, Sam Stone and Workforce Development Specialist, Andrea Chartier, both of Essentia, kicked off “Explore Essentia Health Day” with a presentation for 800 RRHS students in the Performing Art Center on Jan. 31. Students learned about a hypothetical patient with a broken leg moving through various aspects of healthcare for treatment. Throughout […]

News from LAURENTIAN – Grades PREK-6

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IF THE SNOWSHOE FITS “SNOW! SNOW! We need some snow!” These are the cries from the students at the Laurentian Elementary School. Earlier this school year, the Laurentian received a grant to purchase snowshoes through the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. They were able to purchase 19 pair of snowshoes, so students can leave their classrooms for a while to […]

News from PARKVIEW – Grades PREK-2

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A LANDSLIDE LESSON Second graders in Mrs. Engel’s STEAM classes at Parkview Elementary have been experiencing the Project Lead The Way module, “The Changing Earth”. Students learned all about the forces that cause erosion before conducting an investigation to see how those forces affect a land model. After measuring and pouring 500 ml of water onto the hillside, it was […]

News from NORTH STAR – Grades 3-6

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF MN WINTERS Some of our North Star students went skiing and skating this past month! One of the best things about living in northern Minnesota is the numerous outdoor activities that we can do in the middle of winter (unless it’s 40 below)! Our mild winter has allowed us to take advantage of the warmer […]

News from Rock Ridge High School – Grades 7-12

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HEART SMART Mrs. Parker’s Human Anatomy and Physiology class teamed up with Mrs. Glade’s 7th grade science class to dissect deer hearts! The high school students presented and demonstrated a heart dissection as both classes are learning about the human body systems right now. Students were very eager to ask questions and learn more about the anatomy of a heart! […]

News from LAURENTIAN – Grades PREK-6

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OUTSMARTING MOTHER NATURE Fourth graders got their hands dirty in their first PBL (Project Based Learning) and explored how to prevent landslides and erosion in their communities. Students worked in groups with a specific budget putting in place “trees”, “pipelines”, “concrete”, “fencing” and “bushes” to prevent flooding or landslides. The 4th graders investigated different natural disasters that happen around the […]

News from PARKVIEW – Grades PREK-2

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HAVING A BALL Snowball fights in SCHOOL??!! . . .What??!!! Shhhhhhh. . .Don’t tell Mrs. Stefanich! Well, let’s just say, “Snowball FUN” instead! The kindergartners in Mrs. Seppala’s class had a blast throwing, catching, and dodging the soft, fluffy, fleece snowballs during their “Choice Time” the day before break. However, before they could partake in this little adventure, they had […]

News from NORTH STAR – Grades 3-6

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NSE IS BEGINNING TO SHINE I am pleased to share that the construction of our new facility is progressing as planned. Our dedicated construction team has been working diligently to ensure that the project adheres to the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental sustainability. The foundational work has been successfully completed, and the framework of our new building is […]


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