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CONNAKER SELECTED FOR "ALL-STATE SCHOOL BOARD"
***Photo by JacLynn Cavallin***
Pine City's School Board Clerk, Wally Connaker, has been selected for the prestigious "All-State School Board" by the Minnesota State School Boards Association. He is one of seven who will be honored at a luncheon at the MSBA Leadership Conference in Minneapolis on January 16, 2020. He will be accompanied by his wife, Jane; daughter, Christa; and several other Pine City board members.
Connaker has been affiliated with the Pine City Public Schools for 50 years, having served as a social studies teacher, coach, activities director, and for three terms on the school board. Selection for this award is based not only on the individual's work on the local board, but also his/her continued participation in professional development plus involvement in regional and state-wide educational issues.
Connaker has been affiliated with the Pine City Public Schools for 50 years, having served as a social studies teacher, coach, activities director, and for three terms on the school board. Selection for this award is based not only on the individual's work on the local board, but also his/her continued participation in professional development plus involvement in regional and state-wide educational issues.
The Industrial Technology student went on a field trip to the National Guard TACC to learn about the equipment used in the military.
Anoka Ramsey Community College Visit
On December 6th, Pine City High School students (10th, 11th, and 12th graders) participated in a college tour at Anoka Ramsey Community College! We had 43 students attend with three chaperones. Students learned about what ARCC offers in regards to degrees, clubs, extra curricular activities, intramural sports and much more. Students enjoyed the challenging Kahoot game that tested their knowledge of the campus and also the fun scavenger hunt on the campus tour. On the way home we stopped for a treat at McDonalds! Thank you ARCC for making this day possible by covering the cost of our transportation!
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.
