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Earthquake Epicenter
Sixth graders are currently learning about how to analyze earthquake data. In this lab, they are working to locate the epicenter of an earthquake.
Foreign Language Club Trip to Canada
<tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4676/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="National Handwriting Day"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4676" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>National Handwriting Day</u></strong></a> The 5th grade students celebrated National Handwriting Day by reading and writing about why handwriting is important. They learned that National Handwriting Day is celebrated because it is John Hancock's birthday. They partnered up with Mrs. Valentine's class to write about why they love to write. It was a lot of fun!! </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4675/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Discovery Center Field Trip"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4675" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Discovery Center Field Trip</u></strong></a> Ms. Vianos's Pre-K 4 class took a trip to the Discovery Center. The children had so much fun exploring different dramatic play opportunities. Thank you to the McGraw PTO for funding this experience. They hope to visit again next year! </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4673/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Spike Out Cancer"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4673" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Spike Out Cancer</u></strong></a> "On Thursday January 11th, the girls JV and Varsity volleyball teams hosted a Spike Out Cancer fundraising game at the High School. The match resulted in a win for both levels of play. Coach Doran poured her entire being into making this event possible and it turned out great! As a program, we are so thankful for the continued help and support we have from our volleyball friends ... </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4671/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Lego League Challenge: "Masterpiece""/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4671" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Lego League Challenge: "Masterpiece"</u></strong></a> Big news! Our 5th and 6th-grade teams are almost ready for the First Lego League Challenge, 'MASTERPIECE.' They're putting the finishing touches on their coding and innovation projects. The competition is happening on 1/20/24, and our students are excited to show off what they've created. Get ready to see their ... </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4667/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Relaxation Stations"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4667" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Relaxation Stations</u></strong></a> Mrs. Hughes' 7th Grade Health class participated in Relaxation Stations to understand the various strategies to managing stress in a positive way. Stations included yoga, playdough, putting, charades, puzzles, hand massages/aromatherapy/deep breathing, and coloring. They had great discussions about ... </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4666/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Earthquake Resistant Structures"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4666" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Earthquake Resistant Structures</u></strong></a> Sixth grade students are working collaboratively to build an earthquake-resistant structure and test it out on a shake table. </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4663/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Tiny House Community Field Trip"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4663" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Tiny House Community Field Trip</u></strong></a> A huge thank you to Mr. Bruno Schickle, of Schickle Construction, for showing our interested 10th-12th grade students around his newest tiny house community project in Freeville. These construction-focused McGraw students were able to see an active work site and ask questions, helping to assess if this is a career path they'd like to follow. ... </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4662/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Eagle Spotlight - Facilities"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4662" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Eagle Spotlight - Facilities</u></strong></a> Tim Thorick: During the school year you may have seen him completing building repairs, playing music at the school dances, helping at the winter concerts and musical, salting the sidewalks, driving school bus, or just on a wild goose chase... literally! Whatever task he is on, he takes great pride in everything that he does every ... </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4661/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Holiday Concert"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4661" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Holiday Concert</u></strong></a> The Elementary Band and Chorus (Grades 3-5) entertained parents and community at their Holiday Concert. </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4659/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Teams Ringing Bells"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4659" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Teams Ringing Bells</u></strong></a> The JV and Varisty Volleyball teams packed into the lobby of P&C singing Christmas carols and ringing bells for the Salvation Army. Coach Doran and Coach Williams are so proud of how hard these girls continue to work. These girls not only work hard in the classroom and on the court, but they also go above and beyond within the community. ... </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4657/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt=""I Got This""/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4657" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>"I Got This"</u></strong></a> The Girls Modified Volleyball Team just wrapped up their season. Mrs. Hughes had a blast coaching these remarkable athletes and loved watching them grow as volleyball stars. They had great work ethic and were huge supporters for their teammates' success. Mrs. Hughes will miss coaching them after school ... </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4656/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Elementary Spirit Week"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4656" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Elementary Spirit Week</u></strong></a> Elementary Spirit Week is off to a great start! Students dressed like their teachers and teachers dressed like their students. </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4654/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Scholar Athlete Teams"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4654" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Scholar Athlete Teams</u></strong></a> Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer teams who have been recognized by NYSPHSAA as being scholar athlete teams! To achieve this recognition, the team's average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90.00. Good job on your hard work! </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4653/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Grinch Doing Grinch Things"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4653" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Grinch Doing Grinch Things</u></strong></a> The Grinch was captured by video trashing Mrs. Keator's room while the students were at recess. Her class is keeping a sharp lookout for any further mischief or sighting so he can be brought to justice! </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4652/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="First Lego League Challenge"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4652" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>First Lego League Challenge</u></strong></a> Excitement builds as 5th and 6th-grade students dive into the First Lego League Challenge, 'MASTERPIECE.' Beyond assembling Mission Model kits, participants are now occupied in coding robots and embarking on the Innovation Projects. With a focus on efficient design, overcoming application barriers, and collaboration sessions ... </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4651/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Sports Ed Model for Basketball"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4651" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Sports Ed Model for Basketball</u></strong></a> The High School Physical Education classes participated in the Sport Ed Model for their Basketball Unit. This means they learned and participated in various roles to make a game a success. We had players, coaches, referees, announcers, photographers, scorekeepers, stat keepers, cheerleaders, reporters, ... </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4650/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Eagle Spotlight - Transportation"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4650" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Eagle Spotlight - Transportation</u></strong></a> As the 2023-24 school year has progressed, our drivers have safely traveled 39,500 miles. The drivers take great pride in their passengers as they develop throughout their school days. The next time as you see a bus go down the road, remember how proud the drivers are to do their job, give them a friendly wave or just say thanks. ... </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="5"><tr><td> <img border="1" hspace="10" vspace="2" width="385" height="170" align="left" src="/tfiles/folder4649/newsthumbnail.jpg" alt="Second Grade Scientists"/> <a href="teacherpage.cfm?teacher=4649" class="sidelink"> <strong><u>Second Grade Scientists</u></strong></a> Second graders are beginning to explore soil and erosion in science class. 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