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'Spring Fever has Sprung!' by Ciera Hansen

With warm weather and summer break upon us, you might be wondering what our students are looking forward to the most. Ciera Hansen, our 6th grade reporter, found out what some Excelsior students will be up to: I asked ten Excelsior students, ‘’What are you most excited about doing now that the weather is finally warm?” Here’s what they had to say: Tavian Taylor: I’ll be playing baseball. Najaya Johnson: Playing volleyball, softball and going to a camp in Texas. Collin Cassady: Playing basketball! Anna Hicks: Shooting baskets, going to the pool and hanging out with her friends. Derrick Dolezal: Riding my bike. Ankit Sood: Playing soccer and basketball. Brittany Williams: Playing outside in the water with my friends. Brian Smith: Playing baseball, like most other boys. Brianna Bisgard: Tennis, swimming, hanging with friends, and playing with my dog. It seems that the students at Excelsior will be busy doing sports and outdoor activities!

Photos from Linn-Mar's Baseball/Softball Complex Ribbon-Cutting

Westfield's 3rd Grade students showcase Titanic without disaster!

Over a century has sailed by since the Titanic’s maiden voyage that ended in catastrophe back in 1912. More recently, Westfield’s 3rd graders were unsinkable as they worked on colorful displays for their Titanic unit. Turning their school hallways into a reflection of this historical event was the culmination of lessons focused on the tragedy. It was an educational journey that the students won’t forget! To see more photos, check out the Westfield 3rd Grade Titanic Unit Album on Linn-Mar's District Facebook page.

Echo Hill event in memory of former SAM

On Friday, May 17th, Echo Hill Elementary held a school-wide event called PE for PC (Physical Education for Pancreatic Cancer). During their Specials time, the students rotated to a variety of stations to stay physically active for 45 minutes. The purpose of P.E. for P.C. was to raise vital funds for Pancreatic Cancer research. Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer, but the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Today, only a few risk factors for pancreatic cancer are known. More research is needed to understand their direct relationship to the disease. Further complicating matters, there are no effective early detection methods available, and most symptoms are so vague they can be attributed to many different conditions. Students raised money prior to the event in various ways including bake sales, lemonade stands, rummage sales, and asking for donations. With everyone's generous contributions, Echo Hill Elementary raised over $3,000 for this very important cause. The students and staff held P.E. for P.C. in memory of Chris Kircher, former School Administrative Manager (SAM) at Echo Hill Elementary.