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Math Problem Solvers

Over 40 students at West Elementary have been studying different techniques to solve math and real live problems.  They have been doing a fantastic job of sharing strategies and conquering problems!

Engineers at Work!

I am always amazed what these thoughtful students can create in such a limited amount of time.  Just look at the detail of these recent "building" projects!

Creative Writing is a HIT

 Many students love to write creatively in our district, some were recognized for the extremely talented works lately.  Awesome job students, what a great life-long skill you are mastering!

Engineers at work!

 

The year always finishes up with some engineering groups in ELP.  These groups do a multitude of activities, some are planned out, some have to follow "blue prints", while others are creatively thought of by the students.  After some general planning and drawing the students get to build as they desire.  So many different ideas come out of this unit, even when given the same directions.  They had a great time...as did I seeing these projects come to life.

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER STUDENTS!

Spring Noetic MATH Winners

 

Each Fall and Spring students from all over the country participate in the Noetic Math Challenge Test.  Students at West Elementary accepted this challenge and we had a lot of great test scores.  Over 39,000 students from 43 different states took part in the spring challenge.  Ernesto, Miles, Aubree and Memphis were the class winners.  Miles test score was high enough to earn him the National Honor Roll Medal, placing him in the top 10% of ALL 5th Graders in the country.  Great job students, keep up the high level learning attitude!

2024 AEA Central Rivers Math Bee

The annual AEA Central Rivers Math Bee took place on May 7th.  Sixth Grade students, Weslan, Memphis, Aubree and Rachel took part in this competition that saw 40 teams represented and almost 200 total students.  The students work on five different groups of mathematical problems under short time constraints.  The five subject areas include: Number System, Expressions and Equations, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, and Ratios and Proportions.  Each team member takes these test on their own to add to the team score.  Students also work as a team to answer the "Team Work" portion of the event to add the final points to their cumulative total.  West Elementary students have consistently done well at this event, and these students continued that tradition.  These students ended up 3rd Place overall out of 40 teams!  A huge congratulations to the students and their teachers for pushing kids to not only learning the standard curriculum, but going above and beyond to maximize their potential!  Well done STUDENTS!!!

 

Eastern Iowa Poetry Awards

 

The Eastern Iowa Reading Council Creative Writing Contests have been judged for the 2023/24 school year.  Two different Mustangs were winners at their respected grade levels this year.  Matthew at Grade 9, and Kendall at grade 5.  Great work kids, proud of your vast knowledge of many different abilities, including your creativity!