Panther Post: Lima bean project
April 28, 2012 in Park Rapids Enterprise
First grade teacher, Jenny Corbin has been busy with her students this spring. Her first graders wrapped lima beans up in wet paper towels, put them into a baggie, and hung them in the window. For about three weeks, the students were able to see how they grew, starting with roots forming first. The students wrote in a journal about what they saw with their own seed, by writing and illustrating. When students were able to take the seeds home, many of them continued the experiment and some grew so tall that they grew out of the baggie and others planted them in soil at home! Continue Reading
Sixth grade students at Century school recently had an auction to celebrate the end of the trimester. They bid with Panther Dollars, which they had earned by reading books, finishing assignments on time, and being kind, considerate and respectful. The items they bid on were donated by parents, or bought with the help of the PTA. This was the fifth such auction in which Jolene Jokela Veo, David Veo, and Randy Jokela donated their time and expertise. They brought along bidding numbers and a sound system, and provided the students with an authentic auction experience.
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are coming to a close in Minnesota. 
Minnesota has the second largest achievement gap in the United States. In an effort to close this achievement gap between different ethnic groups, the Commissioner of Education reminds us that all students must be ensured equal access to rigorous courses and innovative educational practices. 
Due to a generous donation by the Park Rapids Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunter’s Association, the Park Rapids seventh graders have the opportunity to attend the Deep Portage Conservation Reserve. 
The Region 1 & 2 Spelling Bee was held Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Northland Community & Technical College in Thief River Falls. 
Park Rapids Century Elementary School adopted the newest Zaner-Bloser handwriting curriculum this fall and many students had the opportunity to show off their well-developed fine motor skills. 
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