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Excitement was in the air as seventh graders put their engineering skills to the test, hoping their towers were strong enough to withstand the force of a simulated earthquake. After surviving the initial quake, weights were added for an additional challenge.
As part of the project engineering elective at Lakewood Middle School, seventh graders designed and built the towers using resources in the school’s STEM Lab. They built on concepts from sixth grade Design Tech, where they were introduced to the skills needed to construct and test wooden bridges.
Lakewood student musicians brought some holiday cheer to seniors in our community this month. Lakewood Middle School band and choir students visited Fields Senior Living and Lakewood High School jazz band and choir performed at Windsor Square Senior Living.
The students also had a chance to visit with residents and hear their stories. One resident shared her story of performing as a trumpet player in the All Female Air Force Band for President Kennedy's inauguration.
A class of reading buddies at Cougar Creek Elementary got into the holiday spirit recently by making a winter craft together. After completing the craft, the big buddies (fourth graders) read books with their little buddies (first graders).
The partnership gives students practice reading aloud in a relaxed atmosphere. The older students also have the chance to be a role model while the younger students continue to boost their reading comprehension and vocabulary.
A pizza party, game day, and ice cream are all fun incentives that students can earn at English Crossing Elementary for attending school. Each day of 100% ALL-IN attendance earns a different incentive.
Daily attendance provides a routine for students that reduces stress and creates a sense of security.
“Writers, go write!” student teacher Sean Fitzsimons told second graders as they worked on their writing projects. One student started work on a cover for her book about coloring. Another story was about a boy and his dog, who was trying to get a treat.
Students at Lakewood Elementary showed off their writing to their families during a Writing Celebration this week after going through the process of brainstorming an idea, planning, drafting, and editing. Students also had the opportunity to create a cover for their work. As they learned the differences between fiction and nonfiction writing, students also practiced correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling.
Thank you to staff, families, and community partners who came together to provide clothes, books, and toys for 89 students in need.
The Snohomish PUD stopped by to deliver items for 10 students donated by Stanwood line crews (pictured). Families also had the opportunity to pick out a toy from Toys for Tots.
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Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey asking about our community's three strategic priorities outlined in the Lakewood Compact. The Strategic Planning Committee met on October 29 for its first meeting to discuss each priority and brainstorm what each priority might look like for Lakewood. The committee will request additional feedback from families and our community in March.