“OncoMice are genetically modified to have an active cancer gene making them likely to develop cancer. Scientists hoped that this trait would make them useful as test subjects for cancer research,” said Jefferson Middle School eighth grader, Kiya McMurdy. “It is an example of insertion ...
JPS is again offering programming this summer for elementary and middle school students. LEAP (Learning Enrichment Academic Progress), for current kindergarten through fourth graders, and JUMP (Jumping into the Ultimate Multi-disciplinary Project) for current fifth through seventh graders. The ...
The Rev. Steven Schank ofJamestown, received his Doctor of Theology degree with honors from the Conservative Theological University recently. His dissertation was on “The Scarlet Cord of Redemption Through the Dispensations.” The university plans to publish Schank’s dissertation as a ...
“TalkingPoints is a great tool to talk directly to families, as a friend and partner, about their children, rather than ‘like a teacher,” said Lincoln Elementary School second grade teacher, Mary Cook. “I try to be as friendly as possible even if I have a tough situation I need to ...
Lincoln Elementary School sets high standards for its students and staff but also understands the importance of recognizing when they are met, or often, exceeded. The school has three ways it highlights students and staff: the Spotlight Scholar Award, a Staff Spotlight on Facebook and the ...
Lincoln Elementary School students went a little “sock-crazy” in October but it was all for a good cause - to help out their community. Each month, the school’s PBIS team focuses on a character trait school wide. As Bullying Prevention Week is in October, the school focused on kindness. ...
