As the first quarter wraps up for our Andes Central students, Ms. Kaiser's Juniors and Sophomores are also wrapping up their own units.
After the Juniors read The Crucible, they analyzed one of its themes using a game. Students got notecards with a name, age, and occupation. They took turns introducing themselves to each other with their fake identities. However, Ms. Kaiser told students that one person was a witch! The entire class had to come to a consensus about which person was the witch, and that person was then eliminated. In the end, no one was the witch, but students realized the power of hopping on the bandwagon.
Similarly, Sophomores analyzed Logical Fallacies as modes of persuasion. After identifying the main types and watching the movie 12 Angry Men, students created their own advertisements using different Logical Fallacies, trying to persuade their audiences.
After the Juniors read The Crucible, they analyzed one of its themes using a game. Students got notecards with a name, age, and occupation. They took turns introducing themselves to each other with their fake identities. However, Ms. Kaiser told students that one person was a witch! The entire class had to come to a consensus about which person was the witch, and that person was then eliminated. In the end, no one was the witch, but students realized the power of hopping on the bandwagon.
Similarly, Sophomores analyzed Logical Fallacies as modes of persuasion. After identifying the main types and watching the movie 12 Angry Men, students created their own advertisements using different Logical Fallacies, trying to persuade their audiences.
The AC Art Room will be open for public use starting Wednesday, October 29th from 6-8pm. Future dates and times will be determined by interest. There are no costs for materials. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. If interested, contact Mr. Winter at justus.winter@k12.sd.us.
Good luck to the AC/DC Thunder Volleyball team as they host Menno tonight @ DC. JV starts @ 6:15pm followed by Varsity. We will also be having a Pink Out Bake Sale & Silent Auction. Be sure to wear pink to support your Thunder Volleyball team! Games will be live streamed at: https://liveticket.tv/acdc/
Last week, Andes Central School celebrated Native American Week. Chelaine Knudsen's insights on Native American history was fascinating, and Francis Dupris's perspective on setting goals as a Native American and Veteran was incredibly motivating.
Kansas Middletent's talks on anti-bullying and acceptance were so important, especially for our students. We had Bobby Jones address the sensitive topic of suicide, given the higher rates in Native American communities.
Jessie Taken Alive's presentation, especially her book "We're All Related," beautifully highlighted the Native American belief in interconnectedness. It was a week filled with learning and understanding.
Kansas Middletent's talks on anti-bullying and acceptance were so important, especially for our students. We had Bobby Jones address the sensitive topic of suicide, given the higher rates in Native American communities.
Jessie Taken Alive's presentation, especially her book "We're All Related," beautifully highlighted the Native American belief in interconnectedness. It was a week filled with learning and understanding.
Ms. Janish’s kindergartners had a great time practicing identifying numbers and creating sets using uno cards and bingo daubers. They loved it!
Andes Central School is looking for 5-7 parents to be a part of a School Community Focus Group. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Nelson at 487-7671 by today, October 20th.
Tonight is the Andes Central Elem Fall Family Night. Join us from 5-6pm for reading & math games, and much more. More info on the attached flyer/link. See you there! https://5il.co/3r9ay
Today is Pat's last day at Andes Central. Pat has worked in the kitchen for the last 29 years. Grandma Pat has built many relationships with staff & students, past and present. Congratulations on your retirement! Andes Central School thanks you for your 29 years of service to the District!
✏️ 5A Grammar in Action! 💬
5A has been working hard to strengthen their grammar skills! Last week, students took notes on Correlative Conjunctions and then teamed up for some fun group practice. 💪📚
They did an amazing job collaborating and getting ready to apply what they learned on their own! 👏
#AndesCentral #5A #GrammarGoals #LearningTogether #StudentSuccess
5A has been working hard to strengthen their grammar skills! Last week, students took notes on Correlative Conjunctions and then teamed up for some fun group practice. 💪📚
They did an amazing job collaborating and getting ready to apply what they learned on their own! 👏
#AndesCentral #5A #GrammarGoals #LearningTogether #StudentSuccess
Andes Central Teacher Spotlight ~ Mrs. Pam Altenburg
AC/DC will be hosting the Thunder Nation Volleyball Tournament tomorrow, October 18th starting @ 9am at Andes Central School. Come out to support our Thunder Volleyball Team!!!
Good Luck to the Thunderhawks as they travel to Gayville-Volin tonight for football action @ 6pm. Game will be live streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@gayville-volinraiders2218
Monday, Oct 20th will be Andes Central Elem Fall Family Night. Join us from 5-6pm for reading & math games, and much more. More info on the attached flyer/link. See you there! https://5il.co/3r9ay
📣 Exciting News in 5A! 🎉
At the start of the school year, our 5th graders wrote letters to their favorite sports teams. We mailed them out and have been eagerly checking the mail ever since! 📬
On Wednesday, we received our first piece of mail back — Brynlee was thrilled to get a special gift from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Volleyball Team! 🏐❤️
Way to go, 5A! We can’t wait to see which teams write back next!
#AndesCentral #5A #StudentProjects #GoBigRed #HandsOnLearning
At the start of the school year, our 5th graders wrote letters to their favorite sports teams. We mailed them out and have been eagerly checking the mail ever since! 📬
On Wednesday, we received our first piece of mail back — Brynlee was thrilled to get a special gift from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Volleyball Team! 🏐❤️
Way to go, 5A! We can’t wait to see which teams write back next!
#AndesCentral #5A #StudentProjects #GoBigRed #HandsOnLearning
Mrs. Maynard's 8th grade science class is designing eco-friendly homes for an engineering challenge. In honor of Native American week they are researching historic building techniques and making models of Tipis.
The AC/DC Thunder will travel to Wagner tonight for volleyball action. JH A & C team will play @ 4pm followed by the B team. JV will start @ 6:15pm followed by the Varsity. Games will be live streamed at: redraiders.live Good Luck Thunder!!!
Reminder: Andes Central will not have school tomorrow, October 17th.
Congratulations to Mia who is Lakeview Colony September Student of the Month!
Miss Ekroth's 2nd graders have been working hard to improve their phonics and spelling skills in the beginning of the year. We have been using sound mapping daily in Reading Interventions to segment our spelling words each week. This week's skill will be adding consonant digraphs to the beginning and end of words.
8th grade students made Venn diagrams and provided facts they have learned about Real Numbers and the difference between Rational and Irrational Numbers. In their Venn Diagrams students showed the subcategories within Rational Numbers category.
