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The Egg Drop Design Challenge
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Kensington Woods's physics students put their knowledge to the test! Twenty seven students worked in small groups to design, build and test egg carriers that would safely transport a raw egg during free-fall. Eggs were required to sustain a minimum fall of 12 feet (simulating the top of a supermarket shelf) without damage. Each team was challenged to:
- Articulate the design problem and propose a solution
- Design and test a model to solve the problem, and
- Evaluate the model and make recommendations for improvement
Students utilized their knowledge about Newton's three laws to make creative carriers to safely transport the eggs. They concluded with testing their models and analyzing their final results. Students performed egg-cellently!
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Fantasy of Lights
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 On Friday, November 26 (the day after Thanksgiving), Kensington Woods will be participating in the Fantasy of Lights Events happening in downtown Howell and we would love for you to join or come visit us!
KWoods Glee Club
The Kensington Woods Glee Club will be performing carols around town and near our booth from 5:30-7.
Fantasy of Lights 5K
Come join KWoods students, staff, friends and families in running or walking the Fantasy of Lights 5K race. And if you go, make sure to show off your KWoods spirit by wearing something that says Kensington Woods!
You can register for the race, which starts at 6pm, online here.
KWoods Candy and Informational Booth
Kensington Woods will also be having a booth in Christmas Alley from 3:30-8pm. At the booth, we will be selling candy bars and sharing the Kensington Woods Difference with the community. All proceeds from the booth will go to support the Study Abroad and Athletics programs at Kensington Woods.
We hope to see you there!
Students and Parents: If you are able to help work the booth, anytime between 3:30-8pm, please contact Mrs. Pratt at jpratt@kwoods.org.
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The KWHS Exchange
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In 07/08, Kensington Woods High School started an exchange program with a High School in Cologne, Germany. While we just returned from our visit to Cologne in May 2010, we are expecting our German visitors back in April of this coming year. For this, we are still looking for families interested in hosting a student for the duration of their 2 week stay. If you think you would like share your experience of the American way of life and host a student, please contact Mr. Muennix at mmuennix@kwoods.org. Also, if you are interested in going to Germany or Mexico in 2011, let us know so we can start our planning and include you in our fundraising activities. Information and sign-up sheets are available.
Fundraising
Have you always wanted to help contribute to your school but had no time or extra money to do so? Now fundraising is becoming easier once again! If you shop at Meijer, use ink or laser cartridges in your printer at home or have a Target "Red" Card, contributing to our travel abroad funds will not cost you a cent! Please see or e-mail Mr. Muennix at mmuennix@kwoods.org for details.
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Saturday, December 4, ALL DAY
Green Oaks Mall
Many activities planned, including
Take your picture with Santa Gluth
Art Projects with Mrs. Pratt
Science Projects with Mr. Maxwell
Performances by the KWHS choir
Art show of KWoods artwork
Face painting
Much, much more!
Can't attend the BookFair?
Visit BN.COM/bookfairs to support us online that day
by entering Bookfair ID 10332997 at checkout.
A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit our Study Abroad program
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A Special Thank You!
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A special thank you from all the staff to the Parent Teacher Group and the PATs committee for providing the staff a beautiful and delicious lunch Friday. We appreciate it so much.
And thanks to JoAnna's for donating the pizza!
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Find KWoods
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Upcoming Events
| Monday, November 15-Thursday, November 18, at Lunch
Yearbooks on sale, $35
Thursday, November 18, 3-4:30
Basketball Tryouts
Thursday, November 18
Game Club Meeting
Thursday, November 18, 6pm
Parent Teacher Group Meeting
Thursday, November 18, 6pm
Parent Teacher Group Meeting
Monday, November 22-Friday, November 26
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Teacher Professional Development Monday & Tuesday)
Friday, November 26
Fantasy of Lights in downtown Howell
Friday, December 3, 1-3pm
Parent Teacher Afternoon
Saturday, December 4
Barnes and Noble/KWoods Bookfair at the Green Oak Barnes and Noble. Come support KWoods by purchasing Christmas presents at Barnes and Noble on this day and mentioning Kensington Woods.
Friday, December 17
Senior Photos and Senior Ad orders due
KWoods Event Calendar
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General Notices
| Yearbook Sales
There will be a Yearbook sale during lunch Monday, November 15-Thursday, November 18. Yearbooks will be on sale for $35. After Christmas Break, the price rises to $40, so get your books early!
Class of 2011
Pat McNally from National Recognition Products will be visiting the Class of 2011 during Advisory on Monday, December 6th to choose the style for Graduation announcements. He will then return on Tuesday, December 14 to take orders for Day Seniors. FlexTrac Seniors order date will be later in the year.
An Easy Way to Help Out
If you shop at Meijer, you can help Kensington Woods raise money for the Study Abroad program by signing up for the Meijer Rewards Program. Visit the link below to sign up. Our organization's number is 929208.
http://www.meijer.com/rewards |
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