Several members of the WHAM Science Lab Team and Dr. Legoria were recently interviewed by George Morris from the Advocate.  They discussed with him the impact of having pets in the classroom and the numerous real-world connections that are made.  All students in grades K-5 visit the  WHAM Science Lab each week where they receive hands-on standards based instruction, aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.  Students in grades 3-5 have the opportunity to complete the Science Lab Helper application which includes an essay.  Parent permission is also a requirement.  All members of the team complete an orientation, where they learn about safety and the responsibility that comes along with the job. 

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We would like to thank our Pre-k students, teachers, and parents for hosting the Mardi Gras parade.  Please be reminded that school will be closed March 4th-6th for the Mardi Gras break. 

A team of 4th and 5th grade WHAM students recently participated in Destination Imagination (DI), in Bossier City, LA.  DI is a kid-powered; team driven event where students explore STEAM concepts in a hands-on environment while encouraging teamwork and celebrating differences.   We are proud to announce that our students received the Renaissance Engineering Design Award for creating a hydraulic system arm model.   This event was the culmination of a season filled with hard work, preparation, and creativity. 

WHAM 4th grade students visited the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) which is supported by the National Science Foundation and operated by Caltech and MIT.  The Science Education Center at LIGO seeks to use cutting edge science and engineering to inspire the scientist in every visitor.  Be sure to stop by the LIGO exhibit during STEM Night at WHAM on Thursday, February 28th. 

The WHAM 3rd grade students presented African American History: A Human Timeline.  The students celebrated the accomplishments of famous African Americans, both past and present, through vignettes, song, and dance.