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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR GOAL SETTING CONFERENCE WEEK A HUGE SUCCESS!  Goal sheets were sent home today in your child's Yellow Folder.  Please help them locate a space to post these goals so they can see them on a DAILY basis. Expedition Express Fire and Ice:  We continue our work in class looking more [...]

Expedition Express Fire and Ice:  Last week our crew, along with the Seaborg crew, had a fantastic adventure back in Truckee's rich, historical past.  Here is a snapshot of our overnight fieldwork: Visited downtown businesses and interviewed business owners Toured the Truckee Cemetery and learned first hand about the people that put Truckee on the [...]