Newsletter #2

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Physics’ Day for grade 8 GATE students

dropped off GATE newsletters and a flyer advertising this year’s Knott’s Physics’ Day to students in their period 6 classes on Monday.  I’ve only received one confirmation out of 43 students!  Those that would like to attend must have payment of $25.00 to Mrs. Cochren by Friday morning before 9:00 a.m.  The day of our [...]

SAT Vocabulary Jeopardy Competition

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Students competed on knowledge of vocabulary lessons 4 to 6 in the Vocabulary Power Plus book on February 8th during lunch. Great studying, students! The top contestants were:
1.  Morgan L.
2.  Rachel Y.
3.  Caroline C.
4.  Eliana A.

Thank you, School Power and School Improvement Plan!

Many students have had the opportunity to use Thurston’s COW (computers on wheels).  Thirty five tablet pcs and a storage/charging cart are being used by 8 different pilot teachers.  Students love using this new technology in our lesson plans.  For example, my students were able to use the styluses on the tablet as they wrote their answers to [...]

Vocabulary Jeopardy Competition

Our second SAT vocabulary Jeopardy competition will take place on Friday, February 8th at lunch in Mrs. Cochren’s classroom.  Announcements have been made on the school intercom and invitations were sent to all students who purchased the Vocabulary Power Plus workbook.  Students are to RSVP by the end of the day on Thursday, February 7th [...]

Scripps’ Spelling Bee

Approximately 20 students participated in this year’s Scripps’ Spelling Bee!  Our top competitors were:
Third place: Nick C.
Second place: Tara B.
First place: Pauline D.
Pauline will be continuing on into the Orange County Regional Spelling Bee on February 25th!  Thank you to all of the students that have been attending the Wednesday practices.  I really enjoyed spelling with [...]

Otis-Lennon Testing

Twenty Thurston sixth and seventh grade students took the OLSAT Wednesday, February 6th.  This is the district selected test to identify gifted and talented students.  Results will be mailed to the parents in May.  
Good work, students!  Your teachers made their recommendations based upon your performance and your insight!  Keep up the good work!