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Lotspeich holds concert for parents

Third through fifth grade students performed an array of songs for their parents in early March, showcasing skills they learned during music teacher Robin Wilson’s class. Third and fourth grade students performed on drums, ukuleles, and xylophones. Fifth graders dazzled the audience with their handbell skills. Fifth grade teacher Laura OGrady’s class performed “Bell Song,” “Ave Verum,” and “Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring,” and fifth grade teacher Danielle Levine’s class performed “Tower Chimes,” “Arietta,” and Bach’s “Prelude in C.”

Pre-K goes out of this world!

To infinity and beyond! During their solar system unit, pre-kindergarten students in teacher Kiki Schneider’s class explored space by learning about the Milky Way, stars and constellations, and their characteristics. “After learning about space, students were very interested in astronauts and space engineers, so we researched what it takes to become an astronaut and also what astronauts are responsible for,” Schneider said. Students also designed their own solar systems and worked together to create a space shuttle for their dramatic play center.

Fifth graders create books dedicated to first grade buddies

Fifth graders wrote and illustrated picture books about the water cycle, ocean life, and more for their first grade buddies, as an end-of-unit project in teacher Kate LeBare’s class. Along with oceanic facts, fifth graders also incorporated some of their buddies’ favorite things, such as their nicknames, pets, and favorite colors.

Second graders build Ganges River

Second graders in teachers Danielle Necessary and Cicely Knecht’s classes began their research and construction on the Ganges River. Students from Knecht’s class learned more about the river and India from second and fifth graders Bhava and Bhagya’s mother Resheta Ramineni, who came to speak to the class about her home country. She discussed the river’s historic background and the spiritual connection she and many Hindus have to the river, along with other interesting facts.

Kindergarten presents passion projects

Kindergarteners from teachers Diane Schulteis, Anna Nuss and Rebecca Swain’s classes began sharing their passion projects to their classmates in the ECC, a regular event that will go on for the rest of the year. Students select a topic they’re interested in, from sloths to pets to Legos, and present their experiences and why they are passionate about their topic. After presentations, the audience asked questions and complimented the presenters.