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NHS still has custom Titan socks available in all sizes! Contact the main office or Mrs. Jeffrey to purchase. The socks are a screen printed performance material comparable to name brand sport socks. Prices are $14 for one pair or $26 for two pairs.
Anatomy students got into the holiday spirit by creating system-theamed ugly sweaters. Here are just a few of many creative works!
District Fisheries Management Biologist Mike Hawkins works with the Hunt for Oxbows team to learn ArcGIS. The team will be using a software toolbox only used before by it's grad student developer to indentify critical stream habitat.
The 360 to Self-Sufficiency team is building a social media presence for their partner Upper Des Moines Opportunity. Next step is to build a completely new web site with new features!
Thanks to the help of Tim Mielke, we were able to get the Outdoor Classroom in Terril to substantial completion! I had the roof to get completed and we accomplished that today. Here are some pictures of the deck and roof. The deck got completed on the day before Thanksgiving break (and before the snow). In the spring we will begin to move some soil and shape the old football field into a rolling prairie. Stay tuned for more to come!
Biology students played a game of Biodiversity Jenga to reinforce the concepts of their Ecology Unit.
GTRA Titan Wrestlers will be in action at HOME tonight! Wrestling starts at 6:00! See you there!
"I am more comfortable getting to know and share ideas with new people without fear of judgement. This has even helped me in the classroom be more willing to put forth an answer that I am not sure is correct because, even if its not, I know it will help the learning process."
-Lauren Josephson (when asked how NoBo has changed her as a leaner)
7th graders have been working on how to properly debate different topics. Today's topic was Ho Ho's vs. Swiss Cake Rolls. Students collected evidence based on the five senses and participated in a debate. Swiss Cake Rolls was the clear winner!
The Drone Delivery team demonstrated their ability to pivot by presenting partner Barry Bonner with ground-based drone options. There are no clear FAA regulations regarding aerial drones yet, so this was the best option for delivering food and beverages at the Hillcrest.
Congratulations to Spencer Roth on his 100th career win!
Congratulations, Spencer Roth!!
What an amazing day! The Titanettes placed 2nd in Class 1 Hip Hop and 3rd in Small School Hoopla! Thank you for all of the support and love! #TITANNATION
Good luck to our Titanettes Dance Team as they compete at State Dance today! #TITANNATION #STATEDANCE
Designing within constraints including cost, ADA accessibility, fairytale theme, etc. provides the Hole In One team with authentic learning opportunities. Business partner Linnea Lambert from Treasure Village listened to their ideas and provided much needed feedback.
6th grade ELA students are presenting book projects that relate to their free reading books. Colleen created an amazing life-size model of a Buckbeak, a creature from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Custom Titan performance socks have arrived! Orders can be picked up before or after school. Extra pairs were ordered, so there's still a chance to snag a few pairs for holiday gifts! Socks are $14 per pair or two pairs for $26.
Contact mjeffrey@gt.ratitans.org with questions.
8th grade ELA and art collaborated on a project for 8th grade's Holocaust unit. They read about a character in a concentration camp who passed time by creating art with ashes mixed in with snow. Thanks to Mother Nature, students created their own ashes and snow artwork today.
The 3D or Bust team pitched their ideas for printable items that would be in high demand to partner David Brink. They also got a tour that included a golf ball sorting robot (one of only three in the U.S.)! A great opportunity to learn about local entrepreneurship firsthand!
The Titanettes will be performing their two state routines at a pep rally at NOON on Tuesday in Graettinger. Come cheer them on at their send-off to State Competition!