All of the 6th grade students had a design and build challenge for this chapter in science class. The premise was that they needed to help a rescue crew find a way to charge a device using only the body's motion. Their challenge was to design and build a device that would capture kinetic energy from the body, and convert the energy to electricity with a generator. The device needed to be easy to use and original. The students went through a process of brainstorming ideas on their own, presenting their ideas to a small group. Then as a small group come to a consensus of the best idea between them, design, and build a model of the device!
These were some of the best ideas and models:
A glove you can wear that converts the motion of opening and closing your hand to turn a generator. There were two groups that came up with the same idea independently.
A mask that has a pair of impellers that spin when you inhale or exhale. This spins a generator.
An elbow brace that spins a generator when you curl or extend your arm.
A water bottle that has a generator that works whenever the bottle is lifted to drink, as well as by jostling around while carrying it.
The 4th grade students worked with Ashley Dennis on the monthly 4-H STEM activity. Today she had them working in groups to make fake snow. They had a blast working together and watching their shaving cream transform into snow!
In Mrs. Jacisin's class, anatomy and physiology students built models of epithelium tissues while discovering how the structures, or features, affect function. A creative way to learn!
Students in Mr. Hofstede's class enjoyed a learning experience while walking around the school. These Walking Classrooms use kinesthetic and auditory portions of the brain to teach students as they walk. While moving, students listen to a podcast that gives them lessons about a variety of subjects. During the warmer months, they can enjoy walks along the Iron Belle Trail, but it was too cold out this week! If you have a 6th grade student, ask them what they learned while walking.
Congratulations to the October Students of the Month who were awarded a certificate at the board meeting this past week. Makenna Brownell, Maverick Pisco, Makenna LaBeske, and Gage Mullikin all received this award for showing excellent RISE expectations at school. Way to do things the "Wright" Way!
The Careers class at Ironwood is looking for 8-9 community volunteers who would be willing to come and talk about their chosen career. Mrs. Pope and Mr. Zysk are looking for a wide variety of careers to represent, from trades to business, as well as careers that are degree or non-degree. Retirees are welcome too! The time commitment is one time per quarter (every 9 weeks) for one class period. Come give the students an insider scoop into what you do! Contact Mrs. Pope at sarah.pope@ironwoodschools.org, or Mr. Zysk at paul.zysk@ironwoodschools.org if you would like more information.
Check out the amazing work by Anneka Anderson! Mr. Zysk commissioned Anneka to make a display case for all of the donation acknowledgements. Excellent work, Anneka!
Thank you to Moxie Vinyl Creations for the donation to the Class of 2024!
Thank you to the Wasley family, who made a donation to the weight room at Ironwood in honor of their son, Michael Wasley.
The Ironwood Carnegie Library is looking for a responsible student to serve on its Library Board of Trustees as a non-voting member. If you are 12-18 years of age, a resident of the library service area or a library card holder, and you are interested, please submit a letter of interest by Friday, December 8. The position will start in January of 2024. Contact lynne@ironwoodcarnegie.org with questions.
Mrs. Jacisin's science class came up with some creative ways to represent cell structure!
Mrs. Stehlik's classes had a dragster race on Monday and Tuesday of last week. 25 students entered the competition, but only 3 walked away with the top spots!
Jaiden Demaray won the top spot. Gage Mullikin came in second place, and in third place, Nityis Rosin. Congratulations to all participants!
All 3 classes decorated feathers for our Thanksgiving Turkey that blessed the kindergarten hallway.
Today Mrs. Tarnaski's class made Friendship Stew and made Turkey Headbands. Happy Thanksgiving from all of our little turkeys!
Please check out this reminder if you purchased wreaths and/or garland from an IAS Sophomore Student. The Class of 2026 would like to thank everyone who supported their fundraiser. It was greatly appreciated!
Theatre North will be holding auditions for “Matilda, The Musical” on November 28 and 30, from 5:30-8pm at the Theatre North building on Lake Street.
Ages 8 to 98 can audition!
Rehearsals for the show begin December 3rd.
See you there!
Are you interested in helping us celebrate 100 years in the Luther L. Wright building?
Please share your contact information in this form and we'll invite you to the planning meetings!
https://forms.gle/1uzrekk9iCJC4iECA
Ironwood's Accent choir battled strong winds while performing at last night's tree lighting ceremony in downtown Ironwood. Great job, Accent!
We are so thankful for our substitute teachers at Ironwood! We can't run a school without them. Thank a substitute teacher today!
Red Devils in the News!
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