Middle and high school teachers will share their art to help build relationships with students by sharing their other talents with them. Here is some of Mr. Benedict's blown glass art he creates during the summer.
Youth wrestling registrations are due to the school offices Thursday, October 31. Anybody not sure if they want to sign up can come and try it out at the free wrestling camp put on by coach Helmich Monday, November 11 and Thursday, November 14 from 6-7:00.
On Thursday 31 October, Graettinger-Terril Elementary will be having our Fall PBIS celebration day. As a part of this, children may wear a costume for a $1 donation to our PBIS fund for materials and snack items. Children do not HAVE to wear a costume. Any costume worn must fit under the following parameters:
-No weapons or weapon look-a likes.
-No props with the costume. This means things that need to be attached to the costume or carried in hands.
-No gory or gruesome costuming.
-No full face coverings.
We reserve the right to determine if something is acceptable under these guidelines. Our celebration is not about Halloween. It is about the good choices and actions the students have made for the first quarter. Thank you for your support!
NHS students have worked hard to put together a spooky haunted hike this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the little league field. Admission is $5/person and hot chocolate and chips will also be available for purchase. Bring a friend and support NHS while having a great time!
Anatomy & Physiology students practiced locating structures of the heart by dissecting pig hearts. Teacher assistant and former A&P student, Ellie VonEhwegen, assisted groups in identifying structures and performing dissection techniques.
Day #2 of conferences is today! Reminder, shuttle buses run at 2:00 PM and route buses will go at 2:30 PM. Conferences will take place from 3PM-7PM. Please use the signup links in the announcements or on Facebook to reserve time with a teacher.
GTRA students Karima Rostom (flute) and Claudia Hall (clarinet) represented GTRA music at the 2019 All State Music Auditions in LeMars on Saturday. These two put in the time and hard work needed to audition at the level of some of the best student musicians in our state. Claudia Hall was one of only 13 clarinet players recalled for a second audition but unfortunately, didn’t make the final cut. Both students performed beautifully and we are proud to have them representing GTRA instrumental music!
Don't forget that custom Titan sock orders are due this Thursday, October 31st at 3:30pm. These are high performance, screen printed socks featuring a design that won't stretch when worn. They make GREAT Christmas gifts!
The GT/RA Freshman class attended the ILCC Exploration day today! Students got hands-on experience with some of the programs they offer.
GTRA Choir students are enjoying a day of singing at the Heartland Honor Choir. They are learning a great deal!
It's spooky season!
Biology students used chemical tests to determine the presence of macromolecules in a "victim's stomach sample" to solve a murder mystery.
Conferences are here!
Reminder - There will be an early out for Parent Teacher Conferences today (10/24) Shuttle busses will run at 2:00 PM with route busses running at 2:30 PM. Please access daily announcements links and Facebook posts to sign up for a time to meet with teachers.
Ancient Mythology students utilizing Venn Diagrams as they collaborate to compare flood myths from different cultures around the world
Results of the first digest of bacterial DNA for the research project was performed by Independent Research and Design student this week. The three identical bands on the upper right are a genetic "on/off switch" that will be modified. No Boundaries students will collaborate with this student and Iowa State researcher David Wright to perfect the switch.
The Music Appreciation Students have been learning about contrapuntal style from the Baroque genre.
Graettinger-Terril Elementary will have High Five Friday every week. We have 2 opportunities every Friday. Be here by 8:05 in the morning for the first one as the children get off of the shuttle bus, and stay for the 8:20 session when they come in from recess. Come to one or both! All are welcome!
On Thursday afternoon/evening, we will be having Parent-Teacher conferences from 3:00-7:00 PM. At Graettinger-Terril Elementary, we also will be having an open house for anyone interested in looking at the new entrances, offices and restrooms in the building. All are welcome!
Thank you to the Legacy Committee's paving project for the great space in front of Graettinger-Terril's Elementary building! When demo started, we saved the old sandstone blocks from the old entrance. They have now been re-purposed into the paver project. Stop by and take a look!
The 7th Graders recently taste tested cheese in their FCS Exploratory. The bacon cheddar was a favorite!
