Re-Thinking Grading
The principals and teams from each building attended a workshop in Seattle called Grading Inside Out. This workshop helped the teams look at district grading practices. The proposed goal across the district will be to implement standards-based grading at a high level. Principal Tenney reports, “In the conference we were challenged to rethink grading practices, homework practices and accountability practices. Our teams will return to the buildings to present and work in Professional Learning Teams to help refine our grading practices district wide.”
STEAM Night at White Swan
On Wednesday night, the Mount Adams School District hosted STEAM Night at White Swan High School. Students and their families participated in various activities related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
Never Stop Learning
On Wednesday afternoon, the Harrah Campus Inclusion team facilitated a professional development session on heightening the salience of goals and objectives, a Universal Design for Learning guideline for student engagement was presented and discussed by teachers.
“This Porridge is just right!”
The Pre-K students learned about the parts of a story! They learned about characters, the setting, problems, lessons and about narrators! The students took turns acting out “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”. Can you tell which of these students is Goldilocks and which one is the Papa Bear? Before acting the play, they analyzed the narrative together with Mrs. Dollente and told her all the pieces of the story! The students had so much fun during the play and helped each other during narration!
The Future is Bright
Some of our 6th & 7th grade GEAR UP students had lots of fun visiting Columbia Basin College this week. They participated in a tour and a presentation, and that was followed by a chance to visit the Planetarium. One day one of these students may be inspired to return to CBC and become a Columbia Basin College Eagle!
White Swan Community Coalition
The White Swan Community Coalition had an impactful meeting this week. They are planning ahead with the following events – Mark your calendars!
Harrah Immunization Clinic
Friday, March 15th, 2:00 to 6:00 pm, Harrah Elementary School (all childhood immunizations, COVID and flu vaccinations, free Narcan, glucose and blood pressure checks;
Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) Planning Meeting
Monday, March 18th, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Community Room at the Old Harrah School
White Swan Carnival Planning Meeting – Friday, March 22nd, 8:30 am, Zoom
White Swan Arts and Recreation Committee Meeting – Wednesday, March 20th, 6:00 pm, Mt. Adams Middle School Conference Room
Heritage University Community Safety Event
Thursday, March 21st, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Patricia Wade Temple, Heritage University (open to the Heritage University community and to White Swan community members;
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Saturday, March 30th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Community Room at the Old Harrah School (FREE with lunch provided; flier here; registration link here)
