RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Election activities are front and center

Early in November, Mrs. Holstein's first-grade class at Randall Elementary School was involved with many election activities. They read three stories, graphed their favorite president and voted in a "mock" booth for the real president of the United States.

RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students experience iPad learning

The first graders in Mrs. Holstein's class at Randall Elemenary School learned a new application on iPads. They were taught how to use the camera. Mr. Keunelis helped the first graders have a great experience on the iPad!

KINYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL class visited by the pizza man!

Kinyon Elementary School kindergarteners filled up their marble jar and earned a pizza party with a special visit from the Caesarman himself. Yummmmm!

KINYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: More photos from fire department visit

Taylor Firefighters Rick and Bill brought the fire truck to Kinyon Elementary School recently. Here are more kindergarten photos from the event.

KINYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL visited by firefighters

Taylor Firefighters Rick and Bill brought the fire truck to Kinyon Elementary School recently. All of the kindergartens were able to learn about it and even have a seat in the drivers' seat. It was awesome!

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL lectured by Holocaust survivor

On Monday, November 14, Martin Lowenberg spoke to West Middle School students about his experience in Nazi, Germany.

Mr. Lowenberg is a Holocaust survivor. Unfortunately his father, mother and twin brothers perished in the concentration camps that were prevalent throughout Europe during World War II.  He told of his experiences, including being brutalized by a German teacher, living through the “Night of Broken Glass,” and surviving the concentration camps.

    

In the camps his head was shaved and all comforts were removed. Food consisted of watery soup made with potato skins. Bunkhouses of over 250 men had no mattresses, blankets or pillows. They worked from morning until night or until they dropped and were exterminated.

    

Amazingly, Mr. Lowenberg survived and eventually immigrated to the United States. His strong message – to get a good education and be kind to one another – resonated with students. Mr. Lowenberg’s visit was a memorable experience. Hopefully, the students will keep his lessons of love and acceptance in their hearts and spirit to share with the world, as Mr. Lowenberg has experienced.

CAREER CENTER: TNT Robotics Trophy Case_version 2.0

Here is a picture of the newly decorated trophy case located near the entrance of the Career Center. This trophy case was redesigned and lined with bright aluminum diamond plate. The diamond plate and the TnT logo were all cut using the revamped CNC plasma-cutting machine.

The CNC plasma-cutting machine was retrofit with all new controls, motors and software at a cost of $36,000. The funds to allow this upgrade of a 17-year-old machine were provided by a grant written by Jaqueline Lancina, the principal at the Taylor Career & Technical Center.

The abilities of the new CNC machine are endless and will be utilized by welding and fabrication students, as well as the TnT 280 robotics team.