Mrs. Schlafmann and Mr. Ziebarth surprised the staff today by delivering some holiday cheer with hot cocoa and sweet treats.
The Turtle Lake-Mercer Family and Community Engagement Team and the Turtle Lake-Mercer Student Council are happy to host two wonderful events on December 9th in the Ed Rath Auditorium at Turtle Lake-Mercer School. The first event is the Family Dance at 7:00 PM. This event is open to TL-M families with students in PreK-6 Grades. Following the family dance will be the Snowball Dance for Students in Grades 7-12 from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Please join the TL-M Music Department on Tuesday, December 12th for Santa is Coming to North Dakota! The elementary concert will start at 6:15 PM followed by the band and choir at 7:30 PM! See you there!!!
The Life Science students have been learning about biodiversity and biomes around the world. Their assignment was to create a 'biorama' of a biome of their choice, followed by a gallery walk to grade each other's biomes with rubrics. Some questions to ask your student are:
1. What biome did you choose and where is it located in the world?
2. What does biodiversity mean and why is it important?
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
We are encouraging all staff and students to help create a festive environment by dressing up in Christmas gear or Christmas colors on Fridays in December. Tomorrow, Friday December 1st, is National Grinch Day. We look forward to seeing everyone's holiday outfits.
Mrs. Cullum's senior Occupational Math class's Occupation for the day was "Chefs and Cooks". They went to the kitchen to observe Chef Deb and Sous Chef Rhonda. They helped them and asked them how they use math in their occupation. Questions to ask: What training is required? What math courses are required? How do chefs and cooks use math?
Mr. Vasbinder's 7th graders researched and presented activities to "fight boredom during a long trip to Mars". Questions to ask your student are: What was your topic? What did you learn about giving presentations?
We received a great card thanking our some of our students for helping out with the Hospital Supper. The students helped with multiple jobs including servers, greeters, helping carry heavy roasters, and clean up. All the adults that worked with them were very impressed. We are very proud of these students for representing TL-M School well. Make IT Count!
Good evening TL-M families! We hope you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving break! While we don't have any snow on the ground; temperatures are still cold and require winter weather apparel! Please be sure to send boots, hats, gloves, snow pants, and a winter coat with your student. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow morning!!
Today we played "Do you have a turkey in your pocket?"! What a fun way to wrap up the week! Our winners were Alex and Brittany! We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!🦃
Today we had Vision Zero at the school to present to the 8th - 12th graders. Questions to ask these students: How many points do you have with a GDL (graduated drivers license)? How many points can you lose for using your phone, running a stop sign, or speeding? What simulations did you participate in? What do you consider lethal?
Happy Thanksgiving from Mrs. Lelm's fourth grade!
They had fun painting wooden pumpkin pie pieces for a Thanksgiving craft.
What did you use for whipped cream?
Who made the pie pieces for us?
Deputy Wise stopped by for a visit this morning! We always appreciate when McLean County deputies stop by to build relationships with our students and staff!
Today Mrs. Schumann's 6th graders went to Main Street Market. As part of our Thanksgiving Dinner project, we had surprise guests and had to get more items. Students priced out items and calculated prices to stay in budget. Thank you, Main Street Market!
Mrs. Schumann's 6th graders have been planning a Thanksgiving Dinner. They had to choose their guests and plan the meal, while staying under budget. They looked at area grocery store ads to help with pricing. Questions for these students: How many people did you invite to your Thanksgiving? Why is it important to read food labels for serving size? What are some effects if you don’t buy enough food for your Thanksgiving dinner?
REMINDER: Retake Picture Day and Class Photos are TOMORROW, Monday, November 20. Individual and Class pictures will be taken this day. See the attached order forms for information.
"How was school" "Okay" Does this exchange sounds familiar when asking your kids to talk about school? Here is a great article about how to ask more engaging questions about school around the dinner table in the evening. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/17/how-to-talk-to-children-what-to-ask-kids-instead-of-how-was-school.html
Mrs. Freeman's 2nd grade made their own Macy’s Day balloons for art and had their own parade too! Questions to ask your student: 1. Where does the Macy’s Day Parade happen and on what day? 2. What balloon did you make?
Mrs. Laib's sophomores are doing some partner writing today, answering the question, "In Gothic literature, how does uncertainty create a sense of fear?"
Things to ask:
1) What is Gothic literature?
2) What were some examples of Gothic lit that we've read?
3) Where did the Baltimore Ravens get their name from?
Mrs. Laib's Study Skills class is practicing how to take outline notes on their science information. Things to ask:
1) What is their science lesson about?
2) How do you use an outline to take notes?
