Mrs. Christensen’s Calculus class is working hard evaluating limits involving trigonometric functions. Limits, in the real world, can be used to engineer safe products, help with predicting market and weather forecasts, predict inventory needs, figure instantaneous velocity, etc. We will be applying our skills soon to some of these ideas. Limits are the basis of Calculus, and much of our world operates because of Calculus!
Today Live Healthy Iowa Kids hosted their annual state-wide Healthiest State Walk (Fall Fitness Day). The students in the Anthon building took full-advantage of the beautiful weather and the excuse to get outside and work towards living their healthiest life!
Great job by both the boys and girls cross country teams at Kingsley-Pierson!
Boys tied their season best 3rd place team finish with a low of 90 points. Kael Hamann (9th), Ethan Reed (15th), Justin Dorale (18th) were medalists. Erik Bailey placed 8th in the JV race!
Girls finished with a season best 3rd place and with a season low 65 points. They were 7 points from being champions. Hannah O’Connell (5th), Olivia Beeson (18th), Lauren McMillen (19th). This was Olivia and Lauren’s first medal! MVAO Community School District
Spanish 2 students created “molas”—typical crafts made with multiple layers by the Kunas of Panama.
Yesterday was mummification day in Mrs. Hallowell’s World History class. This is always a fun and interactive activity as the students learn about ancient Egypt.
This week's high school announcements presented to you by the students in MVAOCOU's Public Speaking class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwfK30nEuFM
The students in Spanish III & IV made pinatas last week as they learned about customs and traditions.
The PALS made puppy chow today during their time together.
Yesterday the MVAOCOU FFA traveled to Emmetsburg for District Soil Judging. Four FFA members participated and NW Iowa FFA District Secretary Katie Brenner was there to help organize the event. It was a learning experience for all!
The MVAOCOU Student Council organized a fundraiser for Westwood's McDonald Family today. Students wore jerseys to school in memory of Kage and donated money to be allowed to wear hats in school.
Today’s “Rise & Shine, Rams!” was hosted by the Dance Team!
This week the 7th graders are making hand-made paper.
Tune in tonight at 6:30 to theramcast.com as the Rams travel to Onawa for the battle of Monona County. Click listen live to catch all the action only on theramcast.com.
Every day in Physical Fitness the students write their name on the PR board if they achieve a personal best. Look at all of the PR's achieved yesterday in the high school. Keep working hard, Rams!
The Junior High Cheerleaders are doing a great job of spreading school spirit!
Kolby Scott hit a heavy single at the end of his clean workout Tuesday for a 1x 225 lbs which is good enough for 2nd best in MVAOCOU High School history. Wednesday he broke the school bench press record on an As Many Reps As Possible (AMRAP) finisher.
Last night, the high school volleyball team went to Anthon to watch the junior high volleyball team compete. Today we received this photo of the junior high school girls who wanted to send a huge "thank you" to their high school role models!
The students in Physics are working on their toothpick bridges this week. We can't wait to see the finished result!
Biology students investigating the effects exercise has on heart rate, breath rate, and carbon dioxide production.
The kindergarteners have been exploring their 5 senses. Yesterday they made flip books by finding pictures in magazines for each sense. Today they used their senses to describe popcorn!
