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Winter Lakes Elementary showcases project-based learning as students build bridges and code games
Summary
Winter Lakes Elementary staff highlighted morning core instruction and hands-on afternoon electives including STEM and junior CTE projects; students demonstrated a toothpick bridge that held 24 pounds and a classroom-made computer game.
During the Oct. 9 board meeting Winter Lakes Elementary staff members Sharon Nelson and Chris Anderson described a schedule of core classes in the morning with elective, hands‑on projects after lunch, many focused on STEM and junior CTE skills.
Chris Anderson, who described a background in engineering and computer programming, said students earn resources for projects by completing assignments; one student-built toothpick bridge reportedly held 24 pounds. Student Noah Ish‑Shalom demonstrated a classroom computer program — a group-play game called “potato throw” that tracks throws and ends the game when a player is out.
The presentation illustrated the district’s emphasis on experiential learning at Winter Lakes and was given as part of the board’s school-spotlight segment. The board also discussed early-learning outreach and a Kindergarten Launch that offered five half‑day sessions for about 40 participants, classroom tours, and staggered start dates for different grades.
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