Pictures of school events

We've been out Kayaking at Whiskeytown Lake, Hiking the Falls, having a talent show and wax museum, as well as learning with great experiences.

Check out Mr. Heims pics at http://picasaweb.google.com/kheims and Misako's at http://picasaweb.google.co.jp/jagarico.fan

Have a great summer. It's been a good year. Thank you. Mr. Heims.

Testing

Students are taking their STAR test during the week of April 28-May 2, 2008. They have worked hard up to this point preparing for the rigorous state standards that need to be addressed. April has been a good month with students working and playing hard. Fitness has been a focus as well as continued attention to academics. Special thanks to everyone that has helped.

Did you see them?

(AP-French Gulch, CA) It has been reported that Lepricon's have visited FGWS! They seem to make an annual pilgrimage to the 'Gulch'. Special film has been used with these pictures. There have been strange going-ons at the school and they are suspected as being the culprits. Happy St. Patrick's Day.

Hinamatsuri Cakes

FGWS Recieves a GREAT Award from Redding Rancheria

Dear Redding Rancheria:
The French Gulch – Whiskeytown School and Community would like to sincerely thank you for the special recognition award check. We greatly appreciate your generosity and assistance in making our school a better recreational and beautiful resource for our community. We have installed the exercise course from our original grant and plan to continue with our beautification efforts. We have started our use of this money by having a ‘Garden Party’ and celebration. Again, we would like to thank you.
Students and Staff of FGWS

Hinamatsuri

March 3rd was Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival) , a day to pray for a young girl's growth and happiness. We had a great celebration at school with activities and lessons from Misako. Many Japanese people get a "Hinaningyou (special dolls for Hinamatsuri)" for girls when they are young. It is exciting to see the hinaningyo displayed on Hinamatsuri.

John Zeretske and Balloons at FGWS

Many things have been happening lately. Composer and musician, John Zeretske, graced us with his presense and music. In addition, he taught us how musical instruments became part our modern music. John Zeretske is a master at the instruments he plays; his show was great.
Students are also learning about the weather and high and low pressure. This morning we made hot air balloons out of plastic bags and made them rise with hot air. Mollie's balloon went the highest and Mason's went the furthest. They all thought that it was really cool. One balloon actually landed on the roof.
Each of our classrooms at FGWS is enjoying the Smartboards and students are interacting with them well. This Friday, the students will participate in Read Across America , in honor of Dr. Suess's birthday, with reading activities and a video conference reading activity with Shasta Elementary. Next week are the state writing assessments and we are working hard, and smart, to be prepared.

Jump for Heart, Dance, Karate, and Nutrition Olympics

Today, our school had it's regular dance and karate classes in addition to a Jump for Heart event, Nutrition Olympics, and healthy special snacks through the day. It was great. Happy Valentines Day. Check out some of the pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/kheims/ValentinesJumpForHeartNutritionOlympicsAndKarate

Basketweaving at FGWS

Indian Basketry specialist visits FGWS on Monday, Feb.5th. Students learned about the materials and cultures that are connected to the Native American baskets and weaving styles.

Winter Events at FGWS

Even though January was cold, it was a productive month at French Gulch-Whiskeytown School. Our Smartboards arrived and the students say, “They are way cool.” This winter we are also getting two new Japanese students and an exchange teacher from Japan. Jump rope for heart is coming up and we are preparing for the big jump on February 14. We will also have a Native American basketry expert from the Redding Rancheria on February 4th.