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To celebrate the 100th day of the school year, Millikin's Mrs. Rivera encouraged her students to dress up as if they were 100 years old.
The day's lessons incorporated everything that a typical kindergarten class learns about on a given day, but with everything centered around the number 100.
Read more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/985678
![As classrooms throughout Geneseo’s schools opened their doors for the 100th day of classes this school year, Thursday took on a special meaning for kindergarten students at Millikin, Northside and Southwest.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3714420/large_100th_day_2-min.jpg)
![As classrooms throughout Geneseo’s schools opened their doors for the 100th day of classes this school year, Thursday took on a special meaning for kindergarten students at Millikin, Northside and Southwest.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3714421/large_100th_day_3-min.jpg)
![As classrooms throughout Geneseo’s schools opened their doors for the 100th day of classes this school year, Thursday took on a special meaning for kindergarten students at Millikin, Northside and Southwest.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3714422/large_100th_day_4-min.jpg)
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7th grade Writers Workshop stations in action! Students spent over a week planning, outlining, revising, peer editing, drafting to prepare for a final copy of their Narrative Essay. They are writing the next chapter of a novel that they only read the first two chapters of. Today they are rotating through five stations- description, edit said, spelling, organization, & adjectives- to make notes/ changes for their final draft tomorrow.
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This amazing group of girls asked if they could do something special for staff on their birthday and decorate their rooms. They bought all the supplies and have been celebrating with some amazing decorations. Proud of these girls and their willingness to put others first.
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Great girls basketball win last night vs UTHS! Pink Out night!
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Students in Ag Class practicing the FFA Creed.
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Senior class meeting today to go over scholarship opportunities and how to apply!
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We are fortunate to have so many talented young artists having their artwork displayed at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport! Recognition ceremonies will take place on Sunday, February 5.
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2nd grade students separating mixtures and labeling the rocks by observing their properties.
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Along with Geneseo Police Department and its IMPACT team, GHS will welcome Bridgeway, The Gray Matters Collective, Hammond-Henry Hospital and NAMI for a mental health awareness and safety academy on Wednesday, February 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the high school’s Fine Arts Center.
Learn more: https://www.geneseoschools.org/article/981309
![Along with Geneseo Police Department and its IMPACT team, GHS will welcome Bridgeway, The Gray Matters Collective, Hammond-Henry Hospital and NAMI for a mental health awareness and safety academy on Wednesday, February 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the high school’s Fine Arts Center.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/3693173/large_Mental_Health_Awareness_and_Safety_Academy_Feb._8.jpg)
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Huge shoutout to our HS Robotics Team for presenting to Northside 5th Grade Students. Students were excited to learn about the possibilities ahead and asked a lot of great questions.
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It’s an exciting day at GMS for 8th graders. They are meeting with GHS Counselors to begin Freshman Course Scheduling, and learn about what it means to be a high school student. It’s right around the corner 8th graders, get ready!
Freshman Course Scheduling selections are due February 8th to the GMS Counseling Office.
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These artistic 1st graders are using celery to make rose prints. Very creative!
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Students from the GHS Robotics team presented to 5th grade students last week. The GHS students did a tremendous job and our 5th graders asked some great questions.
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Congratulations to our SWA Staff of the month. SWA is a group of student leaders selected by students and staff to focus on school improvement and celebrate great things going on at GHS. Please join us in congratulating Michelle Schneden, Scott Christensen, and Fran Hirschfelder.
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These third graders explored how the magnetic field was affected when more magnets were added.
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Very proud of @LadyLeafBball as they get a hard fought win over state ranked WB6 opponent Galesburg to get a share of 1st place in the conference. Well done. https://twitter.com/jeremymosierghs/status/1616262858592948226?s=46&t=aqSX7vuBnihmbVg0NubdRw
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8th grade science students simulated Rutherford’s Gold Foil Experiment today, working to understand size and density of a nucleus compared to an atom.
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These 5th grade students are playing a game of Yahtzee. It requires mental math, decision making skills, and strategic planning to score the most points. Of course, getting a Yahtzee is a bonus because it adds 50 points to your score.
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Preschool students enjoying their hands on learning activities. Creativity is in full force with our young learners.
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Guided reading groups making great progress. We love watching our students grow!
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