Throughout the month of January, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Colts have done a deep dive into geometry and measurement. 📏
Students have been busy mastering essential vocabulary and getting hands-on with various measurement tools! It’s been fun watching them explore different units of measurement to compare:
Length: Using rulers and cubes to determine how long or short objects are. 📏
Mass: Using scales to compare & feel the difference between heavy and light items. ⚖️
Volume: Exploring how much space liquids or solids take up in different containers. 🧪
We’ve enjoyed watching Colts build, sort, and measure their way through these interactive lessons!
Join us for Ask a Therapist Live with our renowned family therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner. Participants anonymously submit questions to receive thoughtful, personalized answers.
Tuesday, January 27; 8pm Eastern
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Kids Heart Challenge kickoff is on January 26th! Complete Finn’s Mission to earn a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl LXI in 2027. For every 18 participants who complete Finn’s Mission, our school will also be entered to win a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover.
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MES students kick off "Go Nuts for Reading" with Nutasha from the Flying Squirrels!
Once students complete their reading challenge of 8 books, they will earn one free ticket to attend a brand new special event - Go Nuts for Reading Festival at CarMax Park on April 28, 2026! Students that complete their reading challenge will also have the chance to win one ticket to a Richmond Flying Squirrels game. Be sure to turn in your activity books no later than March 20, 2026.
Monday - Compassionate Parenting and Self-Compassion webinar
Tuesday - Depression: You're Not Alone webinar
Wednesday - Grief: The Healing Process After Loss webinar
Thursday - Navigating Divorce When Children are Involved webinar
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An immersive, real-world learning experience centered on running a bakery, students applied their math skills to solve contextual problems, followed by a hands-on session where they baked cakes and cookies.
Developed & facilitated by our 5th grade math teachers & math coach, students engaged in activities that involved scaling recipes to adjust batch sized, precise measurement, and financial literacy. The highlight of the experience was a "grand opening," where students welcomed teachers and staff to sample their decorated sweet treats. The activity successfully engaged students, demonstrating the practical application of their mathematical knowledge!
🔵Events are virtual, interactive, and designed to help caregivers support their child(ren).
🔵Registration, attendance, and interactions are anonymous from other viewers.
Webinars can be found here, and begin at 7:00 pm:
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