Summer Camp Opportunity!!!
INSTEM’s mission is to increase awareness and interest in STEM careers among ND Native American K-12 students, while also providing them with the opportunity to live and study on a college campus to increase self-efficacy in STEM academic content and future higher education enrollment.
INSTEM will be a 4-day experience in June 2025 on the VCSU campus: (Arrive Sunday at 4:00 PM - Depart Thursday at 2:00 PM). By completing this application you are applying to attend INSTEM the week listed below that corresponds to the grade you will be entering next year.
going into 7th grade for 2025-2026 school year: June 1 - 5, 2025.
going into 8th grade for 2025-2026 school year: June 8 - 12, 2025.
going into 9th or 10th grade for 2025-26 school year: June 15 - 19, 2025.
going into 11th, 12th grade or college for 2025-26 school year: June 22 - 26, 2025.
Please click the link for more information and to find the application.
https://www.vcsu.edu/academics/academic-centers/great-plains-stem-education-center/instem/
There will be a two hour late start on Friday, March 28, 2025 for staff development.
Join our team!
Flashlight Friday: We 'beamed' with excitement and are ready to 'glow' into the weekend!
1st and 2nd Grade Night Lights completed an experiment showing how positive and negative charges can power LED lights!
Families, we want to hear from you!
Please use the link below to access and complete the Parent Survey for Schools as part of our Title I Comprehensive Needs Assessment process. The information you provide will help us evaluate the effectiveness of Title I programs with the goal of making necessary adjustments to best meet the needs of our students and families. We value your input as a crucial part of our team!
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/276718/p35651
Please spread the word to other families. If you prefer to complete a paper version of the survey, there are copies available at the front desk in each school. You can also call and request a copy to be sent home with your child. Please contact Traci Peterson at traci.peterson@k12.nd.us or call the school with any questions.
Join our team!!! We have many wonderful things going on in our schools and we are looking for members to be a part of our great team!
Congratulations to Ayden Himes for winning our inaugural ShamRock, Paper, Scissors tournament!
Check out our latest publication of the Cannonball Express newsletter. A copy will also be coming home with your student
https://5il.co/3afsz
Mrs. Punos 5th grade class will be attending the Real World Camp at Legacy High School today. They will depart from the elementary at 8:20 today return at 2:45.
Good morning, both of the high school bus routes will be running late this morning.
From cover to cover, Waterford & Book Bingo family night on Tuesday was a success thanks to YOU! Seeing so many families come together to celebrate reading filled our hearts. Thank you for making it a night of laughter, learning, and literary love. We're so lucky to have such a wonderful community!
We have had an amazing week so far at Cannon Ball Elementary for Reading Month. It's consisted of bookmark designing, Book Bingo-ing, High Schoolers reading, and pajama wearing!
Therapy Dog Thor joined Cannon Ball students and their families for the Waterford Academic Family Fun Night on Wednesday! It is always such a joy to see all the love and attention he gets from the students.
Today (Tuesday, March 11) is family night at Cannon Ball Elementary!
5:00-5:30 Enjoy a meal and good company.
5:30-7:00 Waterford activity on Building Self Awareness followed by book BINGO.
We have some great book bundle prizes and can’t wait to see you there!
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is family night at Cannon Ball Elementary!
Everyone is welcome!
5:00-5:30 Enjoy a meal and good company.
5:30-7:00 Waterford activity on Building Self Awareness followed by book BINGO.
We have some great book bundle prizes and can’t wait to see you there!
There will be NO Night Lights on Tuesday, March 11 because of Waterford's Family Night.
Thank you
Nothing beats opening up a good book! Thank you again for you participation in Family Friday!
Thank you so much for your participation in Family Friday! Reading and fun was had all around!
STEM class has been getting off to a fantastic start! Nothing better than applying our knowledge in hands on activities.
