Third Event: 4th Grade Science
To wrap up the events in 4th grade achievement, we turn our sights to science and figure skating. No doubt, there is a lot of force and motion involved in figure skating, but with the competition having judges and controversial scores on occasion, it suggests there is high degree of subjectivity in the event as […]
Second Event: 4th Grade Math
The second event of the 2012 worldwide education Olympiad is 4th grade math. This is somewhat like speed skating. Speed skaters cover a lot of ground very quickly across a slippery hard surface, often in a repetitive elliptical pattern of laps over short or long distances. Our 4th graders cover also cover a lot of […]
First Event: 4th Grade Reading
Our first event of this 2012 worldwide education Olympiad is 4th grade reading. 4th grade reading is somewhat like skeleton in the Winter Olympics. How so? In skeleton, individual athletes zoom down a track on a sled going head first, completely focused, with their faces just inches from the track. Similarly perhaps, in 4th grade, […]
Opening Ceremonies: About the Research
Before we get to the first event of our education Olympic competition, some background information is necessary by way of research and sources. We’ll call it our opening ceremonies. For this competition, we are going to go back in time to 2012. It is the heyday of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), which has been […]
An Olympic Competition in the World of Education
The Olympics are happening again! I have always enjoyed watching Olympic events, as well the competition between athletes and nations. I would like to take you on a research based journey to an Olympic competition in the world of education. Just for fun and in the spirit of the Olympic games, I will share with […]
Local Artist Shares with 5th Grade
Local Artist, Eric Thorsen and his wife Cyndy, came to Swan River’s 5th grade class to show the students how he builds 3D files. After his demonstration, the students worked in TinkerCad to make their own 3D file. Eric and his wife helped the kids build a piece of coral. The 5th graders are building […]
In the News!
Have you read the great article that recently appeared in the Daily Inter Lake about Swan River School? If not, or if you want to read it again, here is the link: http://www.dailyinterlake.com/front_page_slider/20171111/ swan_river_teacher_uses_technology_to_enhance_students_experiences It is remarkable what great things are happening at our little rural school and the wonderful educational experiences that are being […]
Fifth Grade Students’ Professional Learning Community
Last month, we were honored to have Terry Pickeral, president Cascade Educational Consultants, and his wife, Jennifer observe our fifth grade classroom. Read the blog to understand the importance of student engagement, voice, and choice in education. Click here Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin STUDENT HANDBOOK SRS NEWSLETTER SRS AFTER SCHOOL MONTHLY […]
Swan River School Newsletter
The Swan River School Newsletter is now completely online! Click HERE to access the site. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin STUDENT HANDBOOK SRS NEWSLETTER SRS AFTER SCHOOL MONTHLY CALENDAR FUNDRAISING/DONATIONS JOB OPPORTUNITIES
History of Swan River School
Swan River School was established in 1893. It was the fourth school established in the Flathead, County, hence the District 4 designation. The school has been housed in various buildings and locations in the immediate area. It has survived forest fires, floods, politics, economics, and the ravage of time. It it the only rural school […]