Elementary Holds End-of-the-Year Celebrations
Leigh Elementary School was abuzz with a multitude of fun end-of-the-year activities on May 16, including track and field events, science fair, and FFA petting zoo. The elementary was the place to be!
Graduation:
Graduation ceremonies were held for the Pre-Kindergarten class as well as the 6th grade class. The Pre-K students sang four songs, Mrs. Cash gave a speech, and they received certificates.
The 6th grade graduation, led by 6th grade teacher Mrs. Melissa Brabec, was very similar. But instead of singing songs, students walked up and received their certificates.
Track and Field Day:
Kids participated in a hill run, planks, broad jump, softball throw and zig zag running. It was hard work, but all the students received medals in the end.
“Field Day was a lot of run, PE Teacher Mr. Seth Cash said. “Without the help from the teachers and the high school students, it wouldn’t have gone as smoothly as it did.”
Science Fair:
Whizz! Pop! Kablooey! Zap!
The 5th and 6th graders hosted a science fair, performing many experiments.
Brianne Kuhr found out what fruit or vegetable can conduct electricity the best. Jared Olson determined how much air a basketball needs to bounce, and Brynn Settje conducted an experiment to show the effect of sugar on the carbonation of a pop.
At the end of the day Ella Urban said, “I liked doing the experiments because it was fun and I learned new things."
The 6th graders also had a variety of experiments. James Grotelueschen found the outcomes of varied amounts of baking soda mixed with vinegar, and Cassi Rayback found out what happens when you mix Sweet Tarts with a variety of liquids.
5th grade teacher Mrs. Briana Wietfeld said, “I love being able to put on the science fair. The students really take pride in their projects and they came up with great ways to test their hypothesis on a question they had. I love being able to provide them with an opportunity to self-discover and learn. This year we had some amazing experiments and presentations.”
FFA Petting Zoo:
Also on this day, the Leigh-Clarkson FFA Chapter brought various types of animals to the Leigh Elementary for a small petting zoo. This was set up during the Elementary’s Track and Field Day.
The chapter’s officers and other volunteers participated in the petting zoo.
The petting zoo allows FFA members to interact with younger students along with other people in the community.
“We were excited to help with the Elementary Track and Field Day by providing the petting zoo,” FFA Advisory Mrs. Brandy Held said. It was great seeing members talk to the younger kids about their animals.”