Fifth graders have been traveling from CA to PA via a fun Geography Learning game called Mystery Skype. They use Google Meet to go to other schools and ask yes/no questions to see which class can figure out where the other is from first. They’ve won and lost but are always learning something new.
The junior class visited MSU this morning while MCA tests were being taken by others.
Five LCWM students participated in the 49th Annual MSU Math Competition on Wednesday. Participants included Kianna, Zack, Christian, Dani, and Gabe.
LCWM's top scorers were Christian and Gabe. Congratulations!
While secondary students are taking their MCA tests the groups who are not testing are out and about in the community! The ninth graders are at the LCARC hearing from area businesses about possible careers and the seniors are helping at the elementary!
Congrats to the LCWM Speech Team on their Section Competition.
Congrats to Destiny Alberty for a 6th place finish and Morgan Klinkner on a 4th place finish.
Two seniors are working on a project for their College Composition class. If you live in the city of Lake Crystal can you take some time to fill out this survey?
https://forms.gle/vdK9QF8As6f7qRex9
Our Academic Decathlon team is headed to nationals in Frisco, TX soon! Please join them for a fundraiser meal this coming Sunday!
The LCWM National Honor Society inducted 25 new members to our local Chapter on Sunday, April 7th. This year's president Abigail Swalve led our ceremony and Mrs. Sara Purvis Rose, LCWM School Board, was the guest speaker. Our Chapter now has 75 members who look forward to doing many service projects for our community.
The LCWM-Nicollet girls and boys track teams both won the Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Meet Monday at MSU-Mankato. The girls were led by Katelin Flack, who scored the maximum number of points possible, winning four events for 32 points. Michael Matteson led the boys with two firsts and two seconds for 28 points. Event winners for girls included Flack in the 55, 200, 400 and shot put; Lauren Cooper in the High Hurdles and Low Hurdles; Maggie Graupman in the Triple Jump; and Lucy Richards in the Pole Vault. Event winners for the boys included Matteson in the High Jump and Triple Jump; Izaak Thorson in the 55 and 200; Lucas Pietan in the 400; Christian Fells in the 800; Ethan Grannis in the pole vault; Logan Sandmeyer in the long jump; and the boys 4x400 relay team made up of Pietan, Sandmeyer, Jacob Cooper and Fells.
Girls’ Team Scores:
LCWM-Nicollet 149, Loyola/Cleveland 59, St. Clair/Immanuel Lutheran 50, MCW/B-O 45, M/T/GHEC/ML 13
Boys’ Team Scores:
LCWM-Nicollet 154, Loyola/Cleveland 78, St. Clair/Immanuel Lutheran 41, M/T/GHEC/ML 32, MCW/B-O 27
Ms. Ziemer's florticulture class made arrangements for the weekend! They turned out great!
The Blue Earth County Sherrif's Department officers are training in the wrestling room today. If you drive by, no reason to worry when you see the extra law enforcement vehicles around! We are happy to offer our space to these officers who protect and serve our communities!
Fun pool workout on a dreary day for our LCWM/N Track and Field team! Warmer days are on the way! Thanks for having us Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center!
March 26-28 (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday), students participated in the Minnesota state FCCLA conference and competition. Students completing were: Lauren, Jasmine, Adam, Kiera, Aidan.
The LCWM chapter received awards for 2023 MN FCCLA Region Star Events and for 2023 MN FCCLA State Star Events. These awards are awarded to chapters that achieve Gold standards for their STAR events.
Kiera qualified to compete at the National FCCLA competition in Denver, CO. this summer with her Job Interview STAR event project and will be representing LCWM and MN!
All the students did an awesome job. Congratulations on your achievements!
Students competing in the National LifeSmarts competition had to create a TikTok about OTC Medicine Safety.
Check it out here!
Link is: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRcd1PSS/
Title: Minnesota LCWM Lifesmarts - The dangers of OTC drugs
On March 10, six students from LCWM participated in the annual Trig Star competition at South Central College. The Trig Star program is an annual competition that recognizes the best students of trigonometry from schools throughout Minnesota. The Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors, Chapter One, sponsored the event. In our chapter, over 75 students from five area schools participated.
LCWM participants were Hope McLeod, Abby Groos, Isabelle Wawrzynaik, Maggie Graupman, Kiera Kirchner, and Kianna Siebert. Maggie was recognized as the overall 4th place finisher, with a score of 94% in just over 33 minutes. Congratulations!
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Jacob scored his first 100 plus point game today in their meet against St. Peter/LeSueur!
Middle school and high school student council members are meeting with the school board this morning for their final breakfast of the year. Topics have, so far, included school start time, hats, KASTL, and a summary of the events this year. Thanks to these students, their advisors, and board members from the conversations this year!
Mrs. Caldwell’s 5th Grade (3rd Trimester) Social Studies class has been learning theories about Pangea and how people may have migrated to America via the land bridge or by boat. They experienced how difficult it was to carve arrowheads with rocks and deer antlers by carving with soap.
The LCWM Speech went to Sub-Sections yesterday in Fairmont and represented us well! All 5 speakers earned trips to the Section competition. From L-R:
Brooke Maurer, 4th in Poetry, Olivia Beecher, 6th in Informative, Destiny Alberty, 1st in Extemp Reading, Ceiliah Slama, 5th in Informative, and Morgan Klinkner, 3rd in Informative.
LCWM was ranked 3rd in the Sub-Section based on points earned.
They will be traveling to JWP on April 14 for the Section Tournament.
Congrats and good luck!
