But before I start showing more and talking about individual classes, please accept an invitation to the FIRST ANNUAL J-TERM SHOWCASE from 4-6 pm at the High School gym and lobby on Wednesday, January 17. This showcase is an opportunity for students to show their families, the community, and any interested parties, how they have answered the driving question of their course and the learning they discovered along the way. It is an open house format so come and go as you please. The Main Street West Show Choir will perform at approximately 5 and the Project Runway fashion show is at 5:30, both on the gym stage.
This week I have seen classes go from beginning knowledge to in depth work in many areas. The Eating Your Way Through the Food Industry created garnish for the Rotary meeting this week including chocolate garnishes for dessert.
The Clay and Glass class spent a day at Kirkwood learning how to blow glass and created glass flowers. In addition, they continue to work with glass and clay in a variety of ways in the classroom, including a variety of pottery items.
Project Runway has students using sewing machines for the first time after visiting fabric stores and thrift stores to find the most inexpensive yet efficient way to put together their pieces. Local volunteers including retired FCS teacher Donna Schmeidel have volunteered to come help students with sewing skills.
Students in Play Ball! are connecting how baseball has affected and interacted with US history. They have each chosen a specific part of history to discover the connection to baseball.
Exploring Athletic Careers has put students in the shoes of adults they spend much time with, coaches. They worked one day this week on developing a practice schedule and training from the perspective of a head coach.
Keep watching our social media accounts for more great things happening! Hope to see you at the Showcase next week!
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