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Welch Crew News: September 26, 2013

By |September 27th, 2013|Board Meeting Agendas, Welch Crew|

Expedition Express I've Been Working on the Railroad:  The history of the Transcontinental Railroad…what a feat!! From Donner Summit Snowsheds and Tunnels to Old Sacramento, the 2nd and 3rd grade Crews are in the field and learning first hand of the exciting and dangerous past of the railroad. It can be difficult to understand or [...]

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Welch Crew News: September 9, 2013

By |September 9th, 2013|Welch Crew|

Welcome BACK-TO-SCHOOL!   Expedition Express: I've Been Working on the Railroad:  Our fall expedition will kick-off on Monday, Sept. 9th with fieldwork on Donner Summit.  We will meet with local historian Greg Palmer and learn all about the Snowsheds and Tunnels constructed for the Transcontinental Railroad.  Students need to come prepared on Monday with the [...]

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Welch Crew News: May 28, 2013

By |May 29th, 2013|Welch Crew|

Expedition News ANATO-ME:  Our spring expedition and school year is quickly coming to a close.  It is truly amazing how much the students have learned about the human body systems this semester.  They look forward to sharing all of their hard work with you at Celebration of Learning next Thursday, June 6th.  This celebration is [...]

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Welch Crew News: April 30, 2013

By |April 30th, 2013|Welch Crew|

Expedition News Anato-ME: We have wrapped up our first case study focusing on the 5 major human body systems (skeletal, muscular, circulatory, digestive, and respiratory) and are now moving into our second case study of Healthy Living.   This expedition has been rich with expert including: Tom Kidd, UNR Heart Expert Daphne Nielsen, Physical Therapist P.J. [...]

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Welch Crew News: March 27, 2013

By |March 28th, 2013|Welch Crew|

Expedition Express Anato-ME:  Our spring Expedition is in full swing and the kids are really soaking up all the knowlege they have read so far about the SKELETAL SYSTEM and NERVOUS SYSTEM.  We are jam packed with amazing resources and experts coming in to our classrooms.   SKELETAL SYSTEM:  Students are enjoying using their newly [...]

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Welch Crew News: March 12, 2013

By |March 13th, 2013|Welch Crew|

Expedition Express Anato-ME:  Our spring expedition is underway with an in-depth look inside the human body.  This science rich expedition will carry us through the end of the year.  Our first case study will delve into the 6 main body systems: circulatory, respiratory, muscular, skeletal, nervous, and digestive systems.  Students will investigate how these systems [...]

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Welch Crew News: February 5, 2013

By |February 6th, 2013|Welch Crew|

Expedition Express Fire and Ice:  Our current expedition is wrapping up this month as the crew complete's a study of historical figures in Truckee.  Each student is currently designing a poster depicting their notable Truckee character.  Students researched information in books and on the web, while working with a partner, and will share their findings [...]

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Welch Crew News: January 17, 2013

By |January 18th, 2013|Welch Crew|

Expedition Express FIRE and ICE:  Our Fall expedition is in its final stages.  We have one last project to complete on the Major Players in Truckee's History.  We will kick-off this mini-research report/historical narrative next week on January 22.  Students will choose a historical figure on Truckee's historical timeline and complete research related to that [...]

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Welch Crew News: December 4, 2012

By |December 5th, 2012|Welch Crew|

Expedition Express FIRE and ICE:   FINAL PRODUCT:  The Welch and Seaborg crews have completed the photography leading up to our final product.  The students are now compiling their notes and researching their historic Turckee building and will be formatting the photo book soon. Question of the Week:  What are some interesting facts you have [...]

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Welch Crew News: November 6, 2012

By |November 7th, 2012|Welch Crew|

Expedition Express FIRE and ICE:  As we look more closely at the FIRE aspect of "How Truckee was formed by Fire and Ice" and  complementing our monthly Design Principle: Service and Compassion, students will conduct a family service learning project by designing and creating a family fire escape plan.  This is part of your child's [...]

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