While learning about chemical reactions, the fifth graders experimented with gathering natural yeast in a classroom sourdough starter. Their experiment was a huge success! Their experiment grew and grew over the course of 7 days. On Thursday, the fifth graders used their captured yeast to mix together a simple sourdough. After proofing overnight in the refrigerator, they shaped it into loaves, baked it, and ate delicious sourdough bread on Friday. They each made an small loaf to share with their families. Science is delicious!
MCS 4K students were very excited this week because their quail eggs hatched! Many thanks to Middle School Ag Teacher, Jared Mack, for giving the class the quail eggs. Students observed them in the incubator, watched the eggs pipping, and then hatching. 4K students will enjoy watching them grow over the next few weeks!
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Grades 1 and 2 made seasonal observations on their November #firstdayhike through the school forest and prairie!
Kindergartners learned about the parts of a pumpkin and plant life cycles. Observing them decompose will be a year long science activity.
The 4th and 5th graders are learning about energy and energy transfer. On Friday, they used the chemical potential energy stored in potatoes to power a light and a digital timer.
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Merrimac students did some community service work by cleaning up the planters throughout the village. Mrs. McCann's 2nd grade class did a bunch, with Miss Shelly and some After School Club students completing the job. Thank you for caring for our village, MCS students!
4K learned about community helpers this week. Students had a great time meeting and learning from Officer Spencer, Deputy Clerk for the Village of Merrimac Amy, and Nurse Shea. They also had fun walking down and seeing the fire station and post office!
Ms. Lo, an exchange teacher from Taiwan was a guest teacher in 5th grade music class this week. She taught the students two songs and shared rice cookies with them. We look forward having her return to MCS again soon! #togetherwesoar #SPSD
Science connected to fall fun at the pumpkin patch! A big thank you to Keller's Kornucopia for the pumpkins and amazing visit!
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It's the great pumpkin! Over 1000 pounds! A big thank you to the Klitzke family for bringing their amazing pumpkin for students to see and learn about! Good luck at the competition!
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Ready, set, dough! Cooking Time in grades 1 and 2 had each student rolling their own apple turnover and writing the recipe. Yum!
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Fresh eggs on Friday! The school chickens have been laying beautiful eggs! Comment or message to reserve a dozen for after school pick up.
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Second grade learned about all the agricultural products in Wisconsin! A big thank you to the Sauk County Farm Bureau and #agintheclassroom.
Agriculture is all around us at our project-based school! Last week 4K learned about farms. Thompson Farms brought a combine for the students to explore. They also had a great time playing with farm themed toys, observing the animals in our school barn, making a cow puppet, and singing Old McDonald.
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Merrimac showed Mr. Jeff the love today on Custodian Appreciation Day! He surprised us by showing up photoshoot ready for picture day. We would be a mess without him! #MCS #SPSD #togetherwesoar
The school garden and orchard are ready for the winter! A big thank you to the families and staff who volunteered their time!
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MCS students showed their Homecoming Pride at school, the pep rally and the parade! #SPSD
Cooking Time was savory and sweet this week as recipes connected with curriculum and literacy!
Saturday looks to be a perfect day for gardening at the school. Please join us for a short time if you can!
The Merrimac Fire Department Blood Drive needs you! Please sign up via the QR code to help our hospitals who are critically low of blood. Each donor gets a $15 Amazon gift card for donating!
