Essay Winners!
Congratulation to A. Juarez, I. TenElshof, and G. Oliva – three students from WMAES who have been named local winners in the 45th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. A. Juarez’s essay will advance to…
Recycling Challenge – New Deadline!
Thanks everyone for all the plastic bags that have been recycled and will hopefully allow WMAES to WIN! We are only collecting bags until April 3rd, as no one will be here during spring break to collect or turn them…
Spring Break April 4th-April 13th
School will resume Monday, April 14th. Have a wonderful spring break!
March Was Reading Month
Both elementary and secondary classrooms participated in door decorating contests, dress up days, celebrity readers and much more! A Reading Month assembly was also held for the elementary at the end of the month, announcing the winners of the reading…
London Bridges… Don't Fall Down
The WMAES Spaghetti Bridge Team was able to participate in a bridge building competition in March. Students recreated the Old London Bridge from the 1200’s. Though the WMAES team didn’t win any of the events, the director of the event…
Me-Oh-My It's Dinosaur Time!
Preschoolers were able to visit the Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in early April. Kiddos enjoyed hands-on learning with interactive stations that explore dinosaur sounds, anatomy and digestion, as well as fossil detective work. The kids…
Juniors Prepare for College
The WMAES Juniors were able to participate in the annual trip to the National College Fair at DeVos Center on April 2. Students were able to explore their college and university options, and have the opportunity to talk with representatives…
The GREEN Scene – Makes Maple Syrup
With the “polar vortex” fading fast, the sapping season finally started to arrive. The main factor that determines when the sap will flow is the temperature. With the unusually cold winter, we got a bit of a late start. When…
Earth Week is almost here!
Earth Week is almost here! Our schools’ favorite time of year! Please see below for next week’s daily happenings. Green living rocks! Monday, April 21st: Lights Out Day Tuesday, April 22nd: Earth Day and Garden Work Day! Your child may…
Welcome Back, Students
Can you hear that? It’s the sound of shoes squeaking against the newly polished floors; it’s the sound of loud chatter as students reminisce of their summertime fun; it’s the sound of teachers learning to pronounce the names of their…