Last week, our 5th and 6th graders graders took a pause in their normal curriculum to learn about "Fat Bear Week" - they learned how different bears prepare in the different seasons leading up to hibernation. These students researched, read, and designed posters highlighting what these "fat bears" eat and do in each of the four seasons. In addition, the students are voting in each round for their favorite bears and having lively discussion as to WHY they are voting for certain bears.
We learned a lot about the unique hierarchy and family structure of the grizzlies on the Brooks River in Katmai National Park.
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We learned a lot about the unique hierarchy and family structure of the grizzlies on the Brooks River in Katmai National Park.
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The Spooktacular Decorations at Entrance D are absolutely amazing! What a wonderful surprise for our students! Thank you to our parents, students, and staff members for all your hard work and time over the weekend. This year's carnival is going to be Spooktacularly Sweet! You don't want to miss this event: Saturday, October 18th. There are lots of ways to underwrite and support the carnival.
Wristband sales will be open soon.
Wristband sales will be open soon.
After reading the book, "Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn" by Kenard Pak, these Kindergarteners drew a picture and wrote a sentence to describe what they are excited for in Autumn. Each student created something different to collaborate on a class the book: "Hello Autumn!"
The students are excited to read their class book together! This type of group project fosters creativity, improves communication skills, and builds confidence!
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The students are excited to read their class book together! This type of group project fosters creativity, improves communication skills, and builds confidence!
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These students participated in some Fossil Fun in Mrs. Lane's PreK 3 class! As part of their dinosaur unit, the students used salt dough and dinosaur toys to create prehistoric prints. We love learning through play, creativity, and a little bit of mess!
This type of STEM activity sparks curiosity about the past, develops fine motor skills, and prompts children to ask questions like: "Where did dinosaurs live?"
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This type of STEM activity sparks curiosity about the past, develops fine motor skills, and prompts children to ask questions like: "Where did dinosaurs live?"
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Our 4th graders are diving into poetry! Last week, they experimented with line breaks using William Carlos Williams’ poem, "The Red Wheelbarrow" - the students discovered how shifting where a line ends can change the rhythm, add emphasis, and make even the simplest words shine.
Teaching poetry encourages creativity, enhances memory, expands vocabulary, and strengthens reading comprehension. We can't wait to hear these students recite their original work during the upcoming Student Showcase in October.
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Teaching poetry encourages creativity, enhances memory, expands vocabulary, and strengthens reading comprehension. We can't wait to hear these students recite their original work during the upcoming Student Showcase in October.
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These PreK 4 students conducted an apple investigation last week. The children weighed their apples (with bears) and measured their apples with Unifix cubes! Then they predicted if the apples would sink or float and tested it. This type of science experiment is great for developing critical thinking, problem solving, and fine motor skills -while sparking curiosity and a love for learning!
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Preschool Chapel with Mister Bruce (AKA Wiggle Worship) kicked off this week! We were so excited to have this time together. Thank you to all the Preschool Parents who joined us for the fun!
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#WeAreWP #wesleyprep #PreschoolChapel #ParentCommunity #JoyfulLearners
These 3rd graders participated in an activity about living in a community and how rules and laws provide safety and security. After the discussion, they were tasked with building a tower from marshmallows and toothpicks - the task became more difficult by adding requirements and restrictions. The students discussed the broader ideas of how laws help keep order and create fairness.
And the students got to eat marshmallows - it was a fun and a yummy lesson!
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And the students got to eat marshmallows - it was a fun and a yummy lesson!
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These PreK 4 students participated in an engaging STEAM activity based on the book - "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" - this type of lesson is a great way to combine literacy, science, engineering, and art!
It turns the book into a tangible learning experience that works on fine motor development, problem-solving, creativity, and confidence.
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It turns the book into a tangible learning experience that works on fine motor development, problem-solving, creativity, and confidence.
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Last week, Mrs. Hanks' PreK 3s class created a cooperative art collage proudly on display in their classroom. First the students used oil pastels & watercolors on white paper. Then they worked on their scissor skills, snipping the paper into small pieces. The colorful pieces were glued together to create a beautiful collage - this project helps improve fine motor skills, creativity, and cooperation!
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#WeAreWOP #wesleyprep #PreschoolArt #Creativity #Curiosity #Confidence
There were lots of joyful children and dads this morning at our Annual Early Childhood Donuts with Dads event - lots of laughter, amazing animals, and DONUTS!
See you again tomorrow morning - the Creature Teacher will be back! The children got to see a sloth, kangaroo, skink, boa constrictor, panther chameleon, and a bearded dragon today - so cool!
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See you again tomorrow morning - the Creature Teacher will be back! The children got to see a sloth, kangaroo, skink, boa constrictor, panther chameleon, and a bearded dragon today - so cool!
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In Fifth Grade, after chapel we start the day reading the Dallas Morning News. The students take the first 10 minutes reading articles they find interesting and then share headlines and information with their classmates. They are learning about all the different sections and even the best way to position the newspaper on their desks and how to re-fold it and put it all back together!
"The news is history in the making. Reading the newspaper daily, helps your child become a lifelong learner by developing a love and interest for reading the news. This will also help him/her become a more socially aware and responsible citizen." - Ms. Herring, Humanities Teacher
Our Fifth Graders have learned about the value of reading all sides of a story and the importance of talking about controversial and impactful subjects.
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We welcomed back our Early Childhood students this week - We are so excited that these Panther Cubs have kicked off the 2025-2026 School Year! We love seeing all their smiling faces in our hallways! Lots of JOY!
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Wesley Prep's American History Portrait Gallery in our main hallway was "revealed" yesterday after a reception. These portraits are part of an intensive research project compiled during fifth grade about a character from American History. Thank you to John Derryberry Photography for creating these beautiful images and thank you to Wesley Prep's Ms. Herring for inspiring our students to do such amazing work.
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#WeAreWP #wesleyprep #JohnDerryberryPhotography #AmericanHistory #FifthGrade #ExperientialLearning #ConfidentLearners
Today we welcomed our elementary students and their families for our first chapel service and the annual "Blessing of the Backpacks" - Mister Bruce's message for today: Always Carry God With You!
It is fun to see all the different backpacks - they come in all shapes, sizes, and sometimes Star Wars characters! Morning Chapel is the perfect way to start the school day - parents and family members are always welcome.
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It is fun to see all the different backpacks - they come in all shapes, sizes, and sometimes Star Wars characters! Morning Chapel is the perfect way to start the school day - parents and family members are always welcome.
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We welcomed back our Faculty and Staff for an amazing day - full of excitement, planning, education, team building, and JOY! We started the morning with a wonderful chapel service with Mister Bruce - the perfect way to kick off the 2025-2026 School Year!
We can't wait to see all of our students and families!
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Happy 4th of July! Love, Wesley Prep - Have a wonderful day celebrating with your friends and family members! Stay safe, relax, and have a fun weekend! We miss you!
Yesterday was a beautiful day for the New Families Gathering - We are so excited to welcome so many new Panthers! Thank you for joining us and thank you to some of our cheerleaders for stopping by - it was a fun time with snow cones, a bounce house, and great people!
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These PreK 4 students are learning about pollination - how pollen transfer happens and how it leads to plant growth! This hands-on activity helps to make this process more relatable.
For the "pollen" they used cheese powder and their "bee" was made out of a fuzzy pipe cleaner. The students collected the pollen and transferred it from flower to flower! This type of fun lesson helps our students understand this fascinating process and the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem!
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Wesley Prep First Graders are working hard getting ready for their Cultural Heritage and History Parade! Join us to celebrate these students as they showcase all their hard work learned during this research project.
Join us for Chapel and stay for the Parade on Wednesday, May 7th - cheer them on as they walk the parade route. There will be a Grand Marshall, cheerleaders, flags, costumes, & decorated country-themed floats!
This is a Wesley Prep Treasured Tradition!
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