Second graders at Maryville Elementary School have been studying how Maryville became a community. Teacher Michele Sheahan partnered with Maryville Heritage Museum Committee Chairman Mike Picchioldi to bring the past into the school for students to immerse themselves in the mining history of Village of Maryville, IL. Mr. Picchioldi visited with 2nd grade students to shared information about […]
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Maryville Elementary’s Pedal Classroom Featured on KMOV
Maryville Elementary’s new “pedal classroom” was featured on KMOV Channel 4 in St. Louis. Principal Carmen Loemker said the newly completed room is used on a rotating basis by the classes in the school. Designated a “tech free” zone, the pedal classroom is utilized for traditionally quiet activities like individual reading and listening to teachers […]
Maryville Science Night Includes Former Students
Maryville Elementary held an exciting Science Night on January 30, 2018. Fourth grade Science Fair projects were on display and the CHS Stem Club and Robotics Teams brought hands-on experiences for the students to explore. Several of the CHS STEM/Robotics Team members were graduates of Maryville Elementary.
Maryville Students’ Hands-on Science Investigations
Maryville Elementary’s young scientists have been busy doing hands-on investigating. Kindergartners had to figure out how a boat can float. According to teacher Jeann Pysz, “They each got a ball of clay and put it in water and of course it sank. They had to re-form it so it wouldn’t sink. We read […]