CCSD news: Bracket of books, wrestling, and turtles

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Unlock your potential in the dynamic world of game development with Churchill County High School's Digital Game Development Course. Dive into the exciting realm of coding, design, and storytelling as you learn to craft immersive gaming experiences.

“Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, this course offers the perfect platform to unleash your creativity and embark on a thrilling journey in game development. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary,” Holt said.

Join Greenwave Game students and Holt for their upcoming Open Beta event on March 29 from 2- 7 p.m., where you can get a sneak peek at the innovative projects our students have been working on.

The event will be held at Churchill County High School in room V-11.

— Greenwave Games students and teacher Aaron Holt

CCMS

As the championship meet draws near, the Churchill County Middle School wrestling team is immersed in a whirlwind of preparation.

Their days are filled with grueling training sessions, pushing their bodies beyond their limits. Sweat-soaked mats witness their relentless dedication as they drill techniques, refining their moves with precision.

Coaches Dan Shaw and Brian Shishido meticulously analyze, devising strategic game plans to help the students bring home the gold. Shaw stated that no one is more supportive than the team’s coaches and volunteers.

The team's camaraderie is palpable as they support and uplift one another through the intense physical and mental challenges. With their eyes fixed firmly on the championship, this wrestling team is forging their path to greatness, ready to step onto the mat and leave it all behind.

— Melody Garcia-Bishop, 8th grade CCMS Student Council historian

NUMA

Fifth-grade students gathered in the cafeteria for a presentation from Churchill County Middle School band, choir, administration and staff. Students learned more about electives offered at CCMS, signing up for classes, the Blended Learning Community and how they will sign up for their classes.

Principal Robbie Wickware and office staff will go to fifth-grade classrooms in the coming weeks to start helping students sign up for their sixth-grade classes.

“This pep assembly is just the beginning of what we do to help ensure these students have a successful transition into middle school,” Wickware said. “We also come to their classrooms to assist with schedule sign up, host a field trip for them on campus in May, and then we always offer an open house event before school starts so they can find their classes before the first day.”

Fifth-grade students were sent home with information regarding signing up for weeks. If families have questions regarding this process, they can contact Milana Lattin at CCMS by calling 775-423-7701 or emailing lattinm@churchillcsd.com.

E.C. BEST 

E.C. Best started a March Madness tournament of their own.

Reading Specialist Linda Rasmussen wanted to have a school-wide competition, but instead of sports, she wanted a book competition. Working with the librarian Jennifer Sanchez, they put together a battle of books.

“This has been fun because the entire school is involve,” Rasmussen said. “Our very talented librarian made our bracket bulletin board out by the library, I chose the books for the brackets, our teachers are reading the books with their students each week, and then the students are placing their votes.”

The competition is nearing an end, and only four books are in the running. Second-grade classes will vote between Pete the Cat and How to Drive Your Sister Crazy, and third-grade classes will vote between Bad Kitty School Daze and There Was An Old Mermaid Who Swallowed a Shark.

 “I thought this would be an innovative way to get our entire school excited about reading, and it has,” Rasmussen said. “Students and staff check out the tournament board throughout the day to see if there are any updates because they are all eager to see what our book of the year is going to be. It has been really fun to watch, and it’s always exciting to see results come in from classes.”

LAHONTAN

Students in Stacey Manning’s first-grade class spent last week learning about turtles and tortoises during their science unit.

“I felt this was fitting because we have two as our class pets. So I wanted to make sure the students knew everything they could about them,” Manning said.

The students then wrote a realistic fiction story about a green sea turtle. They had to include real facts that they learned about them and then made a clay flower pot bottom turtle to match.

“They did a really great job on their writing. I am so proud of them. They have come so far this year,” Manning said.