Technology Education students in the High School designed and constructed a working boat with the primary building material being duct tape. The hope is that the boat will float. The event also included lots of grilled meat products and sunshine. It was a great day.
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It takes creative thinking to use our knowledge to make the world a better place. HS Art, Science and Tech Ed students are traveling to Duluth on March 31st – STEAM Trip – to visit UMD’s TWEED Museum, Geckobyte, Bendtec and ME Global. UMD’s TWEED’s current exhibitions include drawings by Big Al Carter, Mexican Huichol Yarn Paintings, Potlatch’s Canadian Mountie Paintings, The Illustrated Book of Revelation by Hanson Ling, selected works from the TWEED’s collection including Gilbert Munger and Nicolas Africano.
Posted by Carolyn Olson - 27/03/11 - 0 comments
AlBrook teachers met with students in grades seven through twelve, “one on one”, to review each student’s progress towards graduation. Test scores, grades, behavior and educational programs available through the school supporting students keeping “on track” towards graduation were discussed. As students you are in control of doing well in school. Turning in all assignments, working in class, keeping a positive attitude/respecting the learning process are all part of becoming a successful independent adult.:)
Post-graduation plans were also reviewed in preparation for further education and employment options.
This is an on-going program for teachers and students to meet, review and assist students as they prepare for their educational success in ISD2142. The AlBrook staff and administration is committed to every student doing well and will assist students in meeting their personal educational goals.
We believe a healthy community supports successful students.
If you have any questions concerning your progress towards graduation please see your adviser, Mr. Erickson and/or Ms. Berlin.
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The 2010-2011 Junior Duck Stamp competition was recently held national wide. AlBrook Art students in 8th Grade and High School Art classes ell were offered the opportunity to research and study a duck. Only certain ducks were considered. Out of many worthy submissions, the judges chose AlBrook’s Tyleen Weber for Honorable Mention. Tyleen chose a duck she has observed in nature for years. (shown left)
Congratulations to Tyleen! Great work! We are proud of you!
Posted by Carolyn Olson - 27/03/11 - 0 comments
AlBrook hosted their 2nd Robofest. Students have been working since early Winter programming and building their robots.
Mission Synopsis Three pipes of the Deepwater Oil are leaking. An autonomous robot is being sent to achieve the following missions to stop the spill. (1) Carry a cup to each leaking pipe and cap it. (2) Retrieve the Broken Pipe Assembly and return it to the Home Base. (3) Remove the Rock in front of the Pipe 3 structure from the table, measure the length of the Pipe 3 structure, and report (display) the length in millimeters to Home Base at least 10 seconds after having stopped for at least 3 seconds.
Photos by: Kane Psick, Dana Hoyem, Ms. Westrum and Ms. Olson
Program sponsored by AlBrook School, ISD2142 Indian Education and the University of Minnesota’s Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP).
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