MNCS Elementary students in Mrs. K's class have been working with pastels in art, drawing the intricate details of the eye. In science they are also learning about how the eye works!
Students in the Frogs classroom also handed out candy and Valentine gifts to fellow classmates!
Happy Valentine's Day to all our students and their families from MNCS!
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue...
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, elementary students in the Critter's class enjoyed exchanging special Valentine cards, candy, and festive toys with fellow MNCS friends!
Jim, Jennifer & Jake’s community had a Valentine's pancake breakfast and fun games this morning!
The High School students enjoyed learning how to wet felt and needle felt wool today - Jean Ische did an amazing job at teaching the class! They then got to go on a tour of the St. Peter Woolen Mill, lead by Ben Malloy. What a creative and fun day!
We are so excited to welcome Ashley Poppler to the MNCS Staff!!! "Hello everyone! My name is Ashley Poppler and I am the new Admin Assistant at the High School. I grew up in Belle Plaine and have been living in Le Sueur since 2017 with my significant other and our 3 fur babies. I'm so excited to be a part of the MNCS team and look forward to getting to know everyone!"
Rock the Boat- 3D with Mrs. K! Students in the Critters classroom recently enjoyed working on an art project, hand-crafting and painting boats! Artistically styled with paint and texture, shapes, form, color, and creativity! Many students had names for their boats, created captains/passengers, sea-life friends, and shapes- including a boat of hearts! This project inspired imagination and most of all- FUN!
Sewing is a life skill! On the last day before block break, students in the Komodo Dragons classroom learned and practiced their sewing skills crafting fabric mice! Learning to sew teaches MANY skills. Students exhibited fine motor skills, symmetry and measurement, design principles, and among the many others- CREATIVITY! Each fabric mouse was uniquely made, sewn mindfully and envisioned creatively by each student who had fun making them!
We hope all MNCS families are having a wonderful block break and will see you soon when school resumes!
We have a new staff member - Welcome Katie Vander Ploeg!!!
"Hello MNCS families! My name is Katie Vander Ploeg, and I am the new advisor for the 2nd grade Woodland Critter elementary classroom. My husband and I just moved to Mankato from Iowa, where I worked as a Title 1 Reading teacher for several years. I'm so excited to get to know everyone!"
Due to the impending winter storm, Minnesota New Country School will be closed tomorrow, January 14th, 2022. It's been a tough week on us all, so please use the time to stay home with your families. Rest and recover everyone so we can see each other soon.
Also, a special goodbye and thank you to Joan Skelly. We'll miss you.
Let's welcome McKenzie to the MNCS Team,
Hello MNCS students and families!
My name is McKenzie McCann and I’m a new paraprofessional at the high school. I’m originally from St. Peter, and now live in the Mankato area. I’m currently enrolled at South Central College with a major in Social Work.
I came to MNCS to gain experience working in a school as I hope to one day utilize my social work skills in a school setting!
Egg Drop Soup - High school students at MNCS learn the importance of following certain recipes.
Morning jam session!
The Building Blocks of Learning! Students in the Swans class experimented with building and engineering today! They had fun using their inventive and imaginative minds building a variety of structures from pyramid and high rise buildings to hats, and even a human basketball hoop out of straw constructors and magnetic blocks. This is part of a series of learning carts to assess concepts and set up learning activities that allow students to explore their creativity in relevant and interesting ways!
Let's give Eric a warm welcome!!!
Hello everyone. My name is Eric Van Otterloo. I am currently living in Lake Crystal with my wife and dog. I am a student at Minnesota State University, Mankato as a Social Studies Education Major. I just got done with Student Teaching at MNSC under Jim Wartman.
I enjoyed my experience and wanted to continue with the school. I am now a Special Education Paraprofessional at MNSC.
Totally twinning & dressed in their holiday best! MNCS hosted a Pajama Day on the last day before winter break. MNCS staff members were in the holiday spirit & all spruced up in their cozy festive attire in celebration of the upcoming holiday break!
Happy Holidays from MNCS!
MNCS was gifted holiday goodie bags filled with candy & toys from the Henderson Area Chamber for each student. We are grateful for our local Henderson community & all those involved that brought a smile to our students' faces! Thank you & we wish all a wonderful holiday season!
1960’s Music and History - Another great experience for MNCS Students.
Marshmallows roasting on an open fire...
Who says you can't enjoy a bonfire in the middle of winter? MNCS Elementary students and staff enjoyed roasting marshmallows and hot dogs, enjoying good company, good food, and some sports before leaving for winter break!
Part 2: Goody Goody Gumdrops! From the sweet snowy icing, to the candy cane trail, to the gumdrop decorations, these candy houses looked too good to eat! That didn't stop some students from partaking in the sweet treats on the side! Students in the Frogs class with our staff and parent/guardian volunteers did such a great job and exhibited such creativity for this fun festive project! We bet these candy houses will taste as good as they look! May your Holidays be sweet!
