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College Prep Students Attend Pow Wow
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Some of Mrs. Magel's College Prep I students took the opportunity to attend the pow wow held after school before Thanksgiving break. Students learned many interesting facts and even got to participate in a tribal dance! The pow wow provided insight into the traditions and rituals of some Native American cultures.
Guest Reader in Second Grade
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7th grade student, Sean Skluzacek, earned positive dragon slips and chose to cash in his slips for the opportunity to be a guest reader in his younger brother's 2nd grade class. Sean read Library Mouse to an eager group of listeners.
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Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl
All students in grades 5 & 6 participated in the Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl. Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl is a computerized quiz bowl and consists of multiple-choice questions about math, geography, government, sports, spelling, science, literature, English, history, general information and just plain fun trivia. Each class was divided into teams. The top team from each grade level then competed in the Lakes Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl Competition to represent Pine City Elementary School against teams from other schools in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan. A group of student's from Mrs. Lind's class was our 5th grade representatives and a group of students from Mr. Polzine's class was our 6th grade representative. Although they did not place in the top bracket of the Lakes TCQB, they put forth a good team effort.
New Style of Studying Using GimKit
Ms. Waggoner’s 9th grade classes practiced vocabulary study and character analysis for Chapter 5 of Lord of the Flies through Gimkit, an online review game using QR scan codes to make virtual shop purchases for upgrades! Students reported in feedback that they loved being able to move around the room and use technology while also studying for their Chapter 5 quizzes!
Interior Design Students Design Lobby for The Little Mermaid
PCHS Interior Design class designed aspects of the lobby for The Little Mermaid. The students submitted ideas to Director Becky Schueller and their ideas were chosen to be part of the lobby decor for the show. This experience gave the students what is like to work with a client on designing an area to fit a theme.
2001 PCHS Graduate Spoke on Panel in Washington, D.C.
Pharmacist Dan Teich, graduate of the Pine City High School Class of 2001, spoke on a panel on November 5th in Washington, D.C. The panel was a policy briefing about a bill called "Mitigating Emergency Drug Shortages Act" that is co-sponsored by Minnesota Senator Tina Smith and Maine Senator Susan Collins.
Currently employed as Vice President for Fairview Pharmacy Services, Teich noted that there are many directions in which a pharmacy career can proceed, including public policy. When he has presented at career education classes in Pine City, he has encouraged pre-pharmacy students to also enroll in communication opportunities such as speech and leadership organizations like the National Honor Society.
The son of Mitch and Twylah Teich of Pine City, Dan currently lives in the metro area with his wife and two children. He is pictured with Maine's Senator Susan Collins.
Currently employed as Vice President for Fairview Pharmacy Services, Teich noted that there are many directions in which a pharmacy career can proceed, including public policy. When he has presented at career education classes in Pine City, he has encouraged pre-pharmacy students to also enroll in communication opportunities such as speech and leadership organizations like the National Honor Society.
The son of Mitch and Twylah Teich of Pine City, Dan currently lives in the metro area with his wife and two children. He is pictured with Maine's Senator Susan Collins.
AGRICULTURE-RELATED EDUCATION & CAREERS
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Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen was among the speakers at the October 29th Joint Boards Meeting for city, county, and school officials. The session focused on the farm economy and how it impacts other aspects of our communities.
Commissioner Petersen noted that there are many ag-related careers available to young people who are interested. He suggested that students who'd like to pursue such careers take rigorous classes in science, communication, and technology in high school. He also said to study hard in geography courses, because MN offices such as his and agriculture businesses often host delegations from other nations looking at MN's production. Schools, farms, and other interested organization's have a new resource, because Pine County has hired a half-time agriculture educator. University of MN Extension services provide extensive, on-going information and opportunities. Photo by David Minke, Pine County Administrator |
