Recently, our Fourth Graders embarked on a three-day trip to Austin and San Antonio to learn about Texas history! We can't wait to hear all about their adventures. Thank you to Ms. Bush and Mrs. Larach for organizing this jam-packed experience and to the parent chaperones who joined the group! Seeing their lessons come alive is a wonderful way to connect classroom learning to the world around them.
Our Fifth Graders had such a blast at Camp Classen in Oklahoma! It was a special week filled with hiking, horseback riding, hunting for fossils, fishing, journaling, conducting experiments, and more! We love that our students are able to travel beyond the classroom, foster teamwork, skills, and make wonderful memories at the same time!
Thank you to Ms. Herring and Mrs. Wilson for providing this amazing experience for our students; and thank you to Mister Bob, our staff, and our parent volunteers for participating in this exciting and wonderful experience!
Thank you to Ms. Herring and Mrs. Wilson for providing this amazing experience for our students; and thank you to Mister Bob, our staff, and our parent volunteers for participating in this exciting and wonderful experience!
Our 3rd Annual Cultural Heritage Parade was an absolute blast! First grade students researched their heritage and culture, before voting on which countries they wanted to represent in the parade. They designed their floats keeping in mind different cultural elements found in each country. This research project also challenged students' creativity! They used recycled materials to create their floats, using construction paper, markers, and hot glue to bring their ideas to life.
Thank you to everyone who came to cheer them on as they showcased all their hard work from this research project.
Thank you to everyone who came to cheer them on as they showcased all their hard work from this research project.
Just before Spring Break, our Third Grade Panthers visited the organization "To Be Like Me." "To Be Like Me" provides disability awareness education for students and teachers led by people living with disabilities. Students had conversations with representatives of the organization about their experiences of living with a disability. This gave students a better understanding of how they can support others and empathize with them. Wesley Prep believes in the growth of the whole student—not just what can be taught in a classroom!
In honor of Spring Break, our Fourth Graders are hitting the slopes! More specifically, these students are using directional coding to make robots zig-zag like they are on the slopes of Aspen! The robot is called a Sphero and students can add lights and sounds to the programming - as well as control the speed and length of rolling time. At Wesley Prep, we love fun, STEM-based learning!
Our Wesley Prep 4th graders celebrated Pi Day today. Around the world, people celebrate Pi Day on March 14th (3/14), which is tomorrow! Pi ("π”) is the symbol used to represent a constant for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is approximately 3.14159. After reading "Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi," our 4th graders used their knowledge of multiplying decimals to find the circumference of circles using the formula c=πd and enjoyed yummy chocolate fudge pie. Our 4th graders encourage you to celebrate Pi Day by eating your favorite pie tomorrow as well!
Our Community Helpers unit wrapped up this week with a visit from the local police force! Students got to explore their vehicles, using the microphone and horn to get into character. This unit is so special and the perfect way to get students engaged through direct interactions with their community! We are so grateful to our community helpers for visiting our campus and showing us the many ways they keep us safe (and having some fun while they do it)!
Primer - Second Grade students' "A Little Night Music" was a sight (and sound) to behold last Thursday! Students worked very hard with Ms. McMillin over the last few weeks—learning to play xylophones and fine-tuning their voices to put on a fantastic show.
Parents and friends, we hope you enjoyed every second! From Primer's upbeat tunes, First Grade's cheerful melodies, and Second Grade's inspiring closing song, "A Little Night Music" set the stage for lessons on working together and the importance of playing your part.
Parents and friends, we hope you enjoyed every second! From Primer's upbeat tunes, First Grade's cheerful melodies, and Second Grade's inspiring closing song, "A Little Night Music" set the stage for lessons on working together and the importance of playing your part.
Sixth Grade Student Council is selling ice cream every Friday! Each week they count inventory and place an order to restock what is needed. On Fridays they collect money, orders, and deliver the ice cream during lower school lunches. In a couple of months they will share their total money raised and decide where to spend their funds to better our school.
Our Early Childhood Panthers have been loving the visits from the Dallas Fire Department! As part of our Community Helpers unit, Dallas Fire has visited campus to teach our students about fire safety. They also brought some amazing fire trucks for the students to explore! Some even got a little more adventurous and tried on a real-life fireman's jacket. Thank you, Dallas Fire, for encouraging our students to be capable in the face of danger and creating such an engaging environment for learning.
Project-based learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges, simultaneously developing skills in several areas of their curriculum. It is filled with active, engaged, and meaningful learning that inspires students to dig deeper.
At Wesley Prep, we believe that project-based learning ignites young minds. Our annual Night at the Museum is an opportunity for students in Third-Sixth Grade to showcase their latest projects that highlight a diverse set of skills. Third graders designed some Simple Machine games, 4th graders lit up Electric Avenue, 5th graders portrayed historical figures in our "wax museum" and 6th graders collaborated on robotics games!
At Wesley Prep, we believe that project-based learning ignites young minds. Our annual Night at the Museum is an opportunity for students in Third-Sixth Grade to showcase their latest projects that highlight a diverse set of skills. Third graders designed some Simple Machine games, 4th graders lit up Electric Avenue, 5th graders portrayed historical figures in our "wax museum" and 6th graders collaborated on robotics games!
Third grade students have been exploring the Sphero robot in computer class! They began by studying its design and the different components inside the robot, gaining an understanding of how hardware and software work together.
Students then moved on to coding, as they were tasked with programming Sphero to move in specific directions. One of the unique challenges of working with Sphero is using degrees to control direction. Students had to think critically and consider what they know about angles to guide the robot from point A to point B successfully. The class was excited to see their coding skills come to life, as it took time to get the timing and speed of Sphero just right!
Students then moved on to coding, as they were tasked with programming Sphero to move in specific directions. One of the unique challenges of working with Sphero is using degrees to control direction. Students had to think critically and consider what they know about angles to guide the robot from point A to point B successfully. The class was excited to see their coding skills come to life, as it took time to get the timing and speed of Sphero just right!
We started Lent with a meaningful Chapel Service led by Mister Bruce this morning! Students had a wonderful opportunity to reflect and set their intentions for the next 40 days.
Thank you to all the parents and friends who joined us!
Thank you to all the parents and friends who joined us!
What an awesome Valentine’s Day we had last week! Our Fourth Graders welcomed friends from the Wesley-Rankin Community Center for a festive celebration. They decorated cookies, played bingo, and attended a special chapel service led by Mister Bruce.
Parents organized classroom parties with crafts, lunch, and, of course, valentines! Our Pre K4 and 1st grade students also had some fun bonding and reading time by partnering up with a buddy.
Thank you to everyone who made this day special!
Parents organized classroom parties with crafts, lunch, and, of course, valentines! Our Pre K4 and 1st grade students also had some fun bonding and reading time by partnering up with a buddy.
Thank you to everyone who made this day special!
Happy 100th Day of School, Panthers! Here’s a quick recap of how we celebrated. Thank you to all of the parents who made this day special!
Our Primer students and First Graders dressed up as Centenarians and had some fun getting into character. Our Kindergartners celebrated the importance of zero with a visit from a special guest, Zero the Hero!
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In case you missed it, the Boys Blue Basketball Team won their league championship yesterday. Congratulations, team!
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This week, these PreK 3s students are learning all about FOOD - following recipes, kitchen safety, and purchasing items at their store! They followed a recipe to make their own snack - cutting strawberries and bananas and topping them with whipped cream. Yum! Students also helped transform the dramatic play center into a busy grocery store.
This type of hands-on learning builds confidence and independence - encouraging family bonding time at home through age-appropriate tasks (under adult supervision). These students are ready to help you in the kitchen! What's for dinner tonight?
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This type of hands-on learning builds confidence and independence - encouraging family bonding time at home through age-appropriate tasks (under adult supervision). These students are ready to help you in the kitchen! What's for dinner tonight?
#WeAreWP #wesleyprep #PreK3 #Preschool #HandsOnLearning #FoodSafety #ConfidentLearners #PretendPlay #Independence
We got cozy for Hibernation Day! These kindergarten students brought in their hibernating animals and used their creative minds to build snug shelters just for them. We learned all about animals that hibernate through stories, hands-on activities, and a calm, warm day of fun.
This type of lesson builds skills by teaching about animal adaptations, seasonal changes, and survival strategies! Also, it was great for building vocabulary, critical thinking, creativity through pretend play, and empathy about the needs of animals.
Joyful Learning builds Confidence, Creativity, and Character!
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This type of lesson builds skills by teaching about animal adaptations, seasonal changes, and survival strategies! Also, it was great for building vocabulary, critical thinking, creativity through pretend play, and empathy about the needs of animals.
Joyful Learning builds Confidence, Creativity, and Character!
#WeAreWP #wesleyprep #Kindergarten #AnimalHabitats #Hibernation #Creativity #Character
During Drama class, our Third Graders just finished a lesson about Shadow Puppetry - the students learned the history of this ancient performing art and then wrote and designed their own plays. These creative students tested how the light interacted with their hand-crafted puppets - the performances also included sound effects!
This project combines creative expression (writing, performing, sound) with STEM concepts (light interaction, shadow formation), and historical/cultural appreciation. Joyful Learning equals Confident, Creative Students!
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This project combines creative expression (writing, performing, sound) with STEM concepts (light interaction, shadow formation), and historical/cultural appreciation. Joyful Learning equals Confident, Creative Students!
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Let's Go WP! Our Wesley Prep Cheerleaders can't hide their Panther Pride! Thank you for bringing your energy, spirit, and dedication to cheering on our basketball team! Go Panthers!
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