Aidan and Mitchel, along with Mrs. Moeller, took off for Los Angeles early Sunday morning! Today they were able to participate in a Question and Answer session with ISEF alum, Astronaut Dr. Epps, LIVE from the International Space Station! It's been a great experience so far!
It's that time of the year!! Fifth graders came over for a tour this afternoon to meet their teachers, tried out some locker combinations, and toured the building!
Master magician David Hagerman performed his science-based magical wizardry on this afternoon at the elementary! Huge thank you to the LCWM PTO for sponsoring this great show for our kiddos!!
Hagerman travels the US inspiring children to pursue futures with math and science through his edutainment magic show. His science and math-based shows make kids hungry for knowledge in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.
“Technically, I’m a real modern-day wizard, using science and math to achieve illusions,” said Hagerman. “Through my spectacle and performance, my real goal is to wow and inspire kids to consider science and mathematics as a future. It can be hard to get kids excited about STEM fields today and considering that science and technology are our future right now, through wizardry, I am happy to show them the awe and wonder behind the science and math.”
Performing a full-fledged math show that incorporates magical elements, Hagerman demonstrates visual science that stands on its own without the help and support of magic. Cognizant of the fact that children’s attention is sparing and fleeting, Hagerman delves into the importance of entertainment for really piquing children’s interest.
“My show is designed to be one of the most entertaining live performances that students will ever see related to science and math,” said Hagerman. “By the end of the act, students will not even realize they have learned a considerable amount during their entertainment enjoyment. I look forward to sharing my performance art with the students at Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial District this month.”
Similar shows to Hagerman’s have demonstrated a 33% increase in test scores for the children attending the spectacle. (Science in the Movies). Known as the world’s most secretive magician, Hagerman works hard to protect magic’s secrets as the rise of smart devices and Internet tears down the mysticism behind the performance.
For more information, or to contact Hagerman regarding a school or educational institution
performance opportunity, visit:
ww.schoolscienceassemblies.com
Good luck at STATE tomorrow!!
Today we also want to recognize our SCHOOL NURSES!! Thank you, Nurse Jess and Nurse Tina, for caring for our kiddos in the best way when they aren't feeling quite like themselves! We appreciate ALL you do for LCWM!
The Band Concert had to change the day and time due to other conflicts. Please note the date and time change!!
This week we celebrate our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week 2024!
If you'd like to send a note of appreciation to one of your child's teachers, fill out the form below! We will get it to them!
https://forms.gle/YjyHoPcLqbUadxjZ7
The LCWM Bowling Team is competing at Regionals today!
Fifth and sixth graders are preparing for tonight's concert!! Come to the High School at 6:30 for a great performance!
All of our spring activities are upon us!! The Elementary PTO has planned another "Mornings with Mom" on May 10. Please join us!
Thankfully the weather was a bit more favorable for our 1st and 2nd graders "Kids Heart Challenge"! Each student jumped at a variety of stations set up by Mrs. Graupman for an hour yesterday morning! Students have learned about having a healthy heart and have raised funds to help fight heart disease over the last few months!
Don't forget tomorrow the city is hosting the Arbor Day celebration! FFA students will be selling plants from the greenhouse from 2:30-6 in Marston Park!
$4 for 4" pots
$20-$35 for hanging baskets
There are herbs, vegetables, annual flowers and perennial flowers!
Join us to support the LCWM Bowling Team!
Prom will be here before we know it! Please join us on Saturday, May 11 for the 2024 LCWM Prom Grand March!
On Friday April 19th, some of the Robotics Team members attended the Engineering Machine Design Championship in Rochester MN. They were awarded the Theme Originality award for the machine that had the most original interpretation of this year's theme. They also showed strong teamwork and problem solving skills while incorporating a random item into their machine design to earn a second place finish in the Redesign Round.
Ten LCWM seniors participated in the 50th Annual Minnesota State University Math Competition on Wednesday. The exam consists of questions from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Participants included Kiera, Isabelle, Maggie, Katelin, Adeline, Hope, Lucas, Caleb, Ethan, and Jamis.
LCWM's top scorers were Maggie and Isabelle. Congratulations!
First graders had a special visitor, the author of "The Kindness Booth," Laura Murray, late last week. During her visit, she read the story to them, then gave each student their own copy of the book! This was made possible by the Mankato Area United Way.
While underclassmen are testing this morning, seniors are visiting and assisting at the elementary school!
LCWM seniors attended the Minnesota State High School League Art competition hosted in Montgomery last Wednesday. Olivia was awarded a Superior for her Mixed Media Gouache and colored pencil; Hope and Gillian both were awarded an Excellent in Ceramics; Adeline was awarded an Excellent in Drawing; Adeline and Gillian received Excellent; and Hope received a Superior in the Painting Category.
The LCWM National Honor Society inducted 28 new members to our local Chapter on Sunday, April 14th. This year's president, Kiera Kirchner, led our ceremony. Our Chapter now has 84 members who look forward to doing many service projects for our community. All Senior members of the NHS will become permanent members of the National Honor Society at their graduation ceremony. Special thanks go to the LCWM FFA for making the flowers, Jackie Slama for the punch, and NJHS members for helping with the reception.
