Our school and families have been reading “Because of the Rabbit” by Cynthia Lord. This week we are celebrating literacy with fun activities based on the book and lots of reading!
First and third grade teamed up for an outdoor learning experience. Third graders lead small groups of first graders through different rotations that were taught by third graders. Third graders did an incredible job of being outdoor learning leaders.
The group finished the day with a hike, a scavenger hunt, and journaling.
What a beautiful day!
"Starting the prairie was so much fun, and it helps the earth. I’m so thankful that this project was possible!"
This is a quote from a Tower Rock student published in the Wisconsin DNR's Bumblebee Brigade Year in Review. The Tower Rock prairie was one of the projects highlighted in the DNR publication.
The process of creating the prairie was a remarkable educational project that began when the current Tower Rock 5th graders were in 2nd grade. The Prairie is now an exceptional outdoor learning space that has brought the students and community together and has become a bee habitat attracting the endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee. This project may have attracted a few students to the field of science as well!
To read the article, use the link below
https://5il.co/2fzbv
Tower Rock 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders went to see the middle school and high school show choirs! Such a fun experience!
In celebration of #TakeMeOutsideDay, Mrs. Anderson’s 2nd graders and Ms. Hicken’s 5th graders at Tower Rock Elementary teamed up to get creative outdoors! After learning about artist and environmentalist Andy Goldsworthy, these “buddy classes” set off to find “fallen treasures” to fabricate their own nature art. This outdoor adventure culminated with a “Gallery Walk” to view the master pieces made from sticks, leaves, pine needles, nuts, corn stalks, and so much more!
In music class, young learners at Tower Rock read about vibrations, soundwaves, and echos while Miss Frizzle took her students on a field trip to the Haunted Sound Museum! 😱 Then students showed their understanding of the content by using pipe cleaners to make soundwaves that matched loud and quiet sounds! #musiceducation #musicandscience #musicinourschools #togetherwesoar #saukprairieschools #spsdlearns #TowerRockSchool #magicschoolbus
Tower Rock students have unique opportunities for outdoor learning. The area around Tower Rock School is truly an outdoor classroom that offers great hands-on learning.
Picture books inspired third grade students at Tower Rock to be get hands-on experience as architects, scientists and engineers. Students read Iggy Peck Architect, Rosie Revere Engineer, Ada Twist Scientist, and Sofia Valdez Future Prez by Andrea Beaty. They compared and contrasted the themes and character traits found in the book series. Through some community building STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activities they practiced cooperation, teamwork and self-control. They were architects and built structures out of cups and index cards. They were scientists who tried to create Play-Doh. They were engineers who saved Fred the gummy worm. #togetherwesoar #towerrockschool
First recess for our littlest learners was a hit. #towerrockers #togetherwesoar
Welcome to the 2023-24 School Year, Tower Rock!
The annual 4K/5K playdate was so fun! #togetherwesoar
A Sauk Prairie welcome to our new teammates! Today we welcomed new certified staff for orientation. We are excited for what these talented educators will bring to our students and community. Welcome! #togetherwesoar
