Students were introduced to the field of Marine Engineering through a boat building activity. Using a water basin and aluminum foil, the students were able to take a first hand look at how a boat works. The students also discovered the properties of buoyancy through experimentation with shapes and weight.
During the month of March, the Wellness Council in conjunction with the PE/Health department gave lessons to students in grades K-8. The lessons included information on different fruits and vegetables and how they affect the body. Staff instructed the students on how to make a “Healthy Smoothie”. These smoothies contained strawberries, korean red ginseng, blueberries, bananas, apples and spinach. The students could not believe that they were drinking spinach!
The Engineer of the Month activity for the month of March was to make catapults. Students reviewed the parts of a catapult such as the arm, base, basket and payload. They learned that their catapult would use tension to launch projectiles. They also learned the difference between accuracy and precision. Each student was able to construct and use their own catapult to launch marshmallow projectiles.
High School robotics students worked with 4th grade students in the “If She Builds It” program. The high school students and fourth graders worked together to build and program robots. On March 14th the students participated in presentations demonstrating their knowledge. The main objective of “If She Builds It” is to encourage girls to explore robotics and other forms of engineering and computer science.
The third grade received an Achievement Celebration for having over 90% Proficiency or Advanced on the latest Reading and Math 4-Sight Tests.
Parents joined third grade classes in the planting of the Brassica seeds. Third grade is now studying a unit on Plant Growth and Development. Students are excited and anxious to observe the germination process of these Wisconsin Fast Plants.
Caleb Weston – 1st Place – Consumer Science & 4th Grade BEST IN SHOW
Stephen Schmidt – 1st Place – Earth Science – Special Award -Forest Service Award
Tessa Rader -1st Place Life Science -Special Award – 1st Place Humane Society Award
Hollie Wolfenden – Honorable Mention – Earth Science – Special Award – Future Techie Award
Christina Thomas – 2nd Place – Life Science
Kelsey Jardine – Honorable Mention – Life Science
After studying the elements of fairy tales, learning the waltz, and creating their own castles, First Grade ended their success with a Fairy Tale Ball.
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On Friday, January 10th, MaST’s Choir, Middle School Cheerleaders, and High School Cheerleaders represented MaST at the 76ers game. The Middle School and High School Cheerleaders did an amazing job performing . The cheerleading performances were followed by the MaST Choir’s performance of the National Anthem. Everyone involved did an excellent job and several staff, parents, and families came to support the students. MaST sold 700 tickets and are the largest 76ers group ticket sellers so far this season!
MaST is highlighted in the Northeast Times. Check out the article here.