Thursday, February 20, 2014

Anti-Bullying Stop Animation Movie


4th grader Bronson F created a stop animation video for the PTA reflections contest that addresses the issue of bullying.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Cactus Ranch Digital Learning Day


Jeff Pratt visited with CRE 4th graders to talk about what it's like to work at Google and the innovative products that the company is developing. The rest of the school was able to tune in to the presentation through a Google+ Hangout OnAir.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Energy Conservation in Texas


Ms. James class hosts Mr. Hanson to learn about energy conservation. The other 5 5th grade classes were able to tune in and participate in the presentation through a Google+ On Air Hangout. The 5th grade is learning about energy conservation as part of their PBL project (Project Based Learning).

Friday, December 20, 2013

Joe McDermott and Students Make Music


Musician Joe McDermott worked with 5th grade to create and original song and video.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Students Win in Writing Contest



4th Grade Student, Andrew and Abhinu, won the Austin Family Magazine writing contest. Each student was awarded a Kindle e-reader device.

Friday, November 1, 2013

Skype to Alaska


Ms. Derrington's 3rd grade class connects with Steve Wolf and son in Alaska. Steve Wolf is the owner of Stunt Ranch in Austin. Our 3rd graders visited Stunt Ranch to learn science through stunts and special FX.

Monday, October 28, 2013