Mrs. Tocohua's Preschool class centered all of last week on "Corn" children learned about the four seasons and growing corn while using their cognitive and fine motor skills. They ended the week observing an actual corn stalk which we thank Mrs. Mauch for.
On Monday, April 8th, South Elementary students observed the Solar Eclipse. Students made pinhole cameras using cardboard boxes or paper plates and notecards so that they could safely observe the moon moving in front of the sun. Students made several observations throughout the event and discussed the progress each time. They also watched Nasa's live coverage of the Solar Eclipse so that they could see what those along the path of totality were experiencing.
Mrs. Tocohua's Pre- K class spend the week learning about bugs and insects. The students worked on spelling and writing each name out. Mrs. Tocohua explain to the students that insects play an important part in our world, by breaking down waste, maintaining our soil healthy and pollinating flowers.
Western Plains North Elementary students traveled to Hays today to go to the Old Fort Hays and the Humane Society! They learned about the buildings at the fort, as well as how Indians used all parts of a buffalo to make things they needed. At the Humane Society, they learned about how to volunteer, what donations they take, and what to do if you find a stray animal. What a fun time!
Spring Photos Tuesday, April 9th!
The regularly scheduled Board Meeting for April 8th has been moved to April 15th and will occur in Bazine at 7:30.
Visitors to WPSouth tonight will get to meet some famous people, brought to life by Ms. Hawkins's 2nd-3rd graders. Studying biographies, students chose a hero, read many books and researched that person. Today they stepped into their hero's shoes, and will tell their true stories at Family Literacy Night, tonight in Bazine from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Western Plains will observe a 2 hour late start on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Mud routes will be in effect, please be observant of road conditions and travel safe.
Western Plains will run mud routes on Tuesday March 26, 2024. Travel safe Bobcats!
Please join us in Bazine on Thursday, March 28th for Family Literacy Night! South students have been working hard on their presentations and Reader's Theater skits. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served 5:30-6:00pm with a presentation about our Little Free Library starting at 6:00pm. Student presentations will begin at 6:10pm. We will conclude the night with a fun goodie walk with goodies provided by the teachers.
We will also be hosting a book drive in conjunction with Family Literacy Night. Please help us stock our Little Free Library by bringing a new or gently used book with you to donate.
In social studies, South 2nd-3rd are studying Ancient Roman contributions to modern U.S. civic life, building and construction. Today they built roads using edible materials and Roman design. The crew gave the project thumbs up for learning and taste!
Bad weather kept our Western Plains 4th and 5th Grade students from the Hays Symphony in October. So Mrs. Flax decided that they should have a MUSICAL PARTY! Thirteen North and South students attended the party at the North music room on February 19th. They enjoyed “musical popcorn,” where the lid was left off the popcorn popper, and, VOILA! — popcorn fireworks! While the popcorn popped, they listened to “Popcorn” by Hot Butter, “Popcorn” by Barenaked Ladies, “1812 Overature” by the Spirit of America Ensemble, and “The Nutcracker: Scene XII (Russian Dance)” by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. After the popcorn was done, it was gathered up and added to a buffet of snacks.
The kids got comfortable with their snacks, pillows, and blankets, and they settled in to watch the VERY musical Disney movie, “Encanto.” The story and music in this movie was extraordinary, and the kids had a LOT of fun watching it with their friends.
A special thank-you goes to Katie Abukhodair for donating cookies, chips, and juice pouches to our party!
Western Plains JH and HS students participated in a 20th Anniversary Music T-shirt Contest. Students had to have the following elements in their designs: Bobcat, music symbols or music theme, and the motto, "Western Plains Band and Choir: 20 Years of Making Music." Music students in grades K - 12 voted on nine different designs. The students pictured were in the group who won the design contest, and they are wearing their winning shirts. Congratulations, Bobcats! ♫❤️🐾
Western Plains South presents Egg My Yard a fundraiser to support student learning. Book your spot today! Candy-filled eggs will be hidden in your yard for Easter morning and include a special Easter Bunny note. Book your spot today! Deadline to order is Friday, March 15th. Open to all of Ness County! For more information or to place an order, contact Amanda Wittman.
There has been a change in schedule, March 8th will be a professional development day, instead of a student contact day. Students enjoy your day off.
Come one, come all! Western Plains Robotics clubs will be hosting their final meet on their home "field". Everyone is welcome to come watch our kids show off their skills.
THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY MUSIC SHIRTS ARE IN!!! We are in the process of bagging up orders. If you placed an order, and you don't receive your order by Friday, please let me know.
Pictured are the students who designed our t-shirts. Their design won by a vote of all the music students, K-12. Their prize is a free t-shirt from Mrs. Flax. Congratulations!!
Mrs. Tocohua's Pre-K class spent the week learning about different means of TRANSPORTATION. The students have enjoyed learning about all the different vehicles we can use to get from one place to another by land, water, or air. The students concluded the week by presenting their posters.
Mrs. Abukhodair's K-1 class spent 2/2/2024, celebrating two events, Groundhog Day and 100th Day! We read about Groundhog Day, we made some Groundhog Day predictions to which everyone chose early spring and Phil confirmed that, aftwrwards we did some 100 day activities, and for recess we got to feel the first sprinkle of our "early spring".
Mrs. A's K-1 class had another visit from Jr. high students on Wednesday. They played some math games and had recess together.
