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Kirksville Students Celebrate Veterans Day Through Research and Creativity
January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Throughout the first three weeks of November, fourth graders at Kirksville Elementary embarked on an engaging and meaningful ELA/social studies project centered on Veterans Day. Students explored a wide range of texts—including books, articles, and multimedia resources—to deepen their understanding of the holiday and the people it honors. As they read and conducted research, students…

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EL Newsletter: Bill of Rights
January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

In Mrs. Terry’s 8th-grade class, students have been exploring the Bill of Rights to better understand the important freedoms and protections it provides for all Americans. Through discussions, hands-on activities, and real-life examples, they examined how each amendment affects their daily lives—from expressing their own opinions to ensuring fairness in the courtroom. After studying each…

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Corbin Student Showcase
January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Students worked for weeks on different content related projects. We displayed this work in the hallways and parents came to view their students work. Students were able to teach their parents about the different content related projects they made. Brittni Wilson Corbin Primary School Corbin Independent 3rd ELA

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Fifth Grade Social Studies Newsletter
January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

For the first half of the 9 weeks we have been studying Economics. We focused how we meet our wants/needs using resources to produce goods and services. We learned about opportunity costs and making choices because of scarcity. We focused on how America has a market economy and how businesses compete for our businesses using…

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5th Grade Veterans Day at Brodhead Elementary Showcases Civic Responsibility
January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Our 5th graders proudly demonstrated what it means to be active, engaged citizens during this year’s Veterans Day celebration. Through music, spoken word, and acts of gratitude, students honored the men and women who have served our country while learning the importance of civic responsibility, respect, and service to others. The program opened with a…

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

This week, our second-grade classroom was filled with thoughtful conversations as we learned about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students explored who Dr. King was and why he is remembered as an important leader who believed in kindness, fairness, courage, and peaceful change. Through engaging read-alouds and class discussions, students…

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History | News | Technology

Making History: A Civic and Local History PBL Project using AI
January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

5th Grade Social Studies students at Menifee Central are currently working on their first pbl project for the year: Marking History. Students are working in groups of their choosing to answer the following driving quesiton: How has transportation, employment, and education changed in Menifee County over time? Students are using AI to help them create…

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ELA | History | News | Recognition

5th Grade News at Corbin Elementary
January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Our school hosted our first annual Student-led Academic Showcase. Parents and families were invited in, and students showed them, taught them, and LED presentations about what they had been learning. Parents and families were in AWE as students showcased their work, gleaming with pride. It was truly one of the best parent and family nights…

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Class Constitution with AI
January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Third grade students at Menifee Central Elementary in Miss Willoughby’s class recently completed an exciting civics project using artificial intelligence. Students worked together to turn classroom rules into positive “I Can” statements, then used AI tools to help create their very own Class Constitution. As part of the project, students learned about civics and citizenship…

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Learning Civics Through Creativity and AI at Menifee Central
January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Fifth grade students at Menifee Central recently combined civics, creativity, and technology by using Canva AI to design their own games about the three branches of government. Working in groups, students researched the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches, then used Canva’s AI tools to design a game. Through this project, students demonstrated their understanding of…

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