The MN Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) turned 40 this week. Our own representative, MAAP STARS Officer Addison Marrier, was on site in Mankato to help celebrate 40 years of promoting education innovation in MN. The student branch of MAAP - STARS - just turned 30 as well. Pictured with Addie is a MAAP member and STARS leader from way back, Patti Haasch.
Thank you NLCS students and families for allowing us to have two days to do some of our own learning. Teachers need to learn too ya know! We practice what we preach - the teachers circle too!
A few more pics from yesterday. Anyone remember the The Grand Prize Game on the Bozo Show? Yeah, we did that! Little Timmy in Toledo didn't win any prizes watching at home though. #ToobadforTimmy
Yesterday was an early release Wed. We spent the afternoon working on problem-solving and team-building skills. The students think they're just having fun, but they're learning how to think creatively and take on various roles that exist in teams. That's how we do it!
The NLCS Fishing Club caught some whoppers on Shallow Lake this morning... And by whoppers I mean fish as big as Whoppers candy pieces. #toosmoltokeep
The middle school students hosted a Festival of Nations event today that included a visit from two Scottish Highland cows.
Today, NLCS student Addison Marrier spoke to the House Education Finance Committee in support of bill HF 203 asking for state funding for MAAP Stars programming. The bill was authored by Representative Kaela Berg. Nine students told their stories to the committee - including Addison! Afterwards, the representatives shook the students' hands and thanked them for taking the time to come to the capitol building for such an important issue!
3D Archery Tournament @ Assumption School, Hibbing
Participating students: Michkayla Bohanon & Kai Metso
The Chopped Challenge class went to Minneapolis on Monday to do a little shopping at the United Noodles Oriental Market. They brought back some tasty ingredients to make delicious desserts. So nummy!
We had Mango Mochi, Dragon Fruit Jelly, and Pomelo Carrot Cake. They tasted as good as they looked!
Donna's Winter Survival PE class is turning snow piles into snow forts. Looks like a fun place to hide out from the cold and falling snow today. I hear there may be some hot cocoa available tomorrow in the Snowbucks wing of the ice fortress.
Yesterday, Miss B's advisory trekked up north to the Chippewa National Forest to visit the Lost Forty. Students got up close and personal with old growth red and white pines that are 300 to 400 years old.
Students at their first archery meet in Greenway
Had to dress code some rebellious teenagers for their Crocs and socks. (Just kidding - they brought boots too!)
Snow Sculptures part 1 - can you guess what they are?
Winter Environmental Learning Part 2
Students learned about winter survival, prep, hypothermia, frostbite treatment, cold weather investigation and building snow sculptures/snow art.
Tomorrow (Wed.) afternoon will involve some outdoor time for all students. Please bring appropriate winter gear: hats, gloves, jackets, boots, etc. Everyone will be outside at some point. No Crocs with socks!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Northern Lights Community School. Thank you, Donna's carolers for singing for us on Thursday. We hope you all have a happy and safe break!
Thanks to all the folks who braved the cold and snow to attend our winter Presentation Night/conferences last night. The food was good and the band was great. Make plans to see us again in March!
More doors...
