Students in Elinda's English class have been preparing to read the book Night, Elie Wiesel account of his time in a concentration camp. To better understand the author's culture, students learned about Jewish holidays, played dreidel, ate flatbread, fig newtons, gold coins, and learned about other features of Jewish Seders (or feasts).

Landmark's greenhouse has poinsettias and Christmas cacti for sale!! The greenhouse is open from 8 to noon M-F. 5, 6, 8 dollars depending on size.

Last week in Cope's biology classes students became more familiar with the anatomy and function of bones. Among some of the many things students learned in the observational lab, students investigated the role of cartilage and calcium and how they work together for strength and flexibility in the skeletal structure. 

This Thursday December 14th!

This Friday, December 15 from 9:00-3:00 in Landmark's gymnasium.  You can fill out your health history the day of your donation by going to www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass or scan the QR code to schedule your appointment. Contact Brian in room 216 or call 1-800-RED-CROSS with any questions.

Our November students of the month are:

Attendance: Madison Hone
Madison is always on time, hasn't missed a single class, and is always prepared.

Productivity: Bruce Atkinson
Bruce does his work and it is of a high quality. He takes an active interest in learning.

Positive Attitude: Tracer Adams
Tracer has a great attitude. Even though he often struggles to focus and sit still, he never does so intentionally. He is courteous and polite and shows appreciate for others.

This term's Parent Teacher Conferences are this Thursday the 7th from 3-7:30. Please come and meet with your child's teachers!!

This week our students learned more about parenting by testing the quality of baby food and diapers!  Look at the excitement on their faces!!