Great Minds in STEM and Literacy!

This week the creativity and problem solving came together in many ways for our young people, and they shined!  2 major events were held to highlight projects that they have worked very hard on, and both were equally impressive.  

Young Authors

On Friday, Mr. Whitmer led a celebration for students to share their Young Author's Books with family and friends.  The event was held in the Glenbrook Library after school.  Nearly 200 students wrote creative and thoughtful books to share.  Thanks to those who were able to come out, enjoy the books and celebrate with us!

U-46 STEM Expo

This year we had over 30 participants in the STEM Expo from Glenbrook! That's a record for us at Glenbrook. They completed projects on a wide variety of topics ranging from comparing our DNA to that of Monkeys, to stop motion movies, to electromagnetism to  and many more. 

Saranya Ganne and Sarayu Manne 

"A Non-Newtonian Substance"

Surabhi Idnani and Chloe Foerster
   "Comparing the Genetics Between Humans and Monkeys"

                  Brandon Cardozo and Aadi Sanghavi - Brain Research - Neurosystem

Aima Okhuoya and Magdalena Czapla 

"African Desert Frogs"

                                                                        Danyal and Sara Sulemanjee "Robots"

Brody Grosenbach - "Stop Motion"

 Sarah Rizo-Deben and
Daniela Pallares
     "Roller Coasters"

Bryson Demby - "The Aerodynamics of Flight"

Arjun Sivasankaran and
Mann Sheth
"Electromagnetic Induction"

 Lillie Svendsen - "How Do Green Screens Work?"

 Deanna Tamondong and
 Gracie McKee
   "Lava Lamps"





Shivani and Kush Patel
"Converting Potential into Kinetic Energy"

John Foerester - "How Does Stop Motion Work?"

Catie Payleitner - "Transpiration of Flowers"

Kavin Balasubramani - "Archimedes Principle"

Participated, but not pictured:  Mason Nagnanao, Landon Kim, Isha Dalai, Risa Gann, Aarav Patel, Andre Vargas, Aashni Patel, Arav Patel, Jay Patel

 

Sharing the Love on Valentine's Day!

Every now and then we have to take some time out of our day to celebrate and have some good old fashion fun. Who doesn't remember trading Valentine's Day cards with your classmates and filling up on way too many cupcakes piled with an inch high of frosting?  How about reading the messages on those candy hearts?  Take a peak at a few photos from some of our classrooms.

Thank you to all of the students who brought me, the principal, the wonderful cards, gifts and goodies. My desk was piled high and overflowing with love!  

Daddy/Daughter Dance

What is more fun than a date night with your dad? Our girls had a great night dressed up in their finest with the dads dancing the night away.  There were nearly 200 guests celebrating the night with music and laughter.

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A couple of moms came to sell tickets and keep an eye on things while the girls and their dads had fun.  They made sure all the decorations were in place, treats lined up and flowers ready to go.  Even one of our young men came to help out! Thank you Drew Plug for selling flowers all night!

DJ David played all of the kids favorites like Uptown Funk, Cha Cha Slide, YMCA, and even the Chicken Dance.  The dance floor was packed the entire night. 

 The night would not be complete without a photo booth for a beautiful picture with the girls and their dates, or maybe even a silly picture with friends.