Werner Elementary Fourth Grade Teach Peers at Earth Fair
Fourth grade students at Werner Elementary School will teach other students about rocks, minerals, fossils and gems when they host an Earth Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, Nov. 16 to 19, and also after school from 3:20 to 4:40 p.m., Tuesday Nov. 16 to Thursday, Nov. 18, at Werner, 5400 Mail Creek Lane.

The students, who have been learning about geology during science class, will expand their knowledge of geology when Melody Ulen, geologist, gives a lecture and demonstration about rocks and minerals to 4th-grade students from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 15.

During the fair, 4th graders will tell other students what they have learned as they sell minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry and other items. Fourth graders will also learn about business by managing stock, calculating sales and determining profits and losses after the sale.

“The Earth Fair is integrated learning at its best,” said Cindy Ufer, Werner teacher. “Students develop their math, science, language, interpersonal skills, at the same time they learn what is involved in running a business.

For more information, contact Ufer 488-5593.

FRHS Students Learn About the World during International Days
Fossil Ridge High School will host guest speakers who will talk to students about countries and languages around the world during International Days, including a presentation by John Kefalas, Fort Collins state representative, who will talk to students about the Peace Corps.

International Days will take place from 7:30 to 2:50 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22; and 9:08 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23; at Fossil Ridge, 5400 Zeigler Rd. Students who are learning a language will listen to presentations during their 90-minute language classes.

“We are expecting John Kefalas, to present about the Peace Corps, as well as enjoy presentations by all of our exchange students who will talk about their native countries,” said Sarah Sexton, FRHS French teacher. “We will have presentations on Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Brazil, Mexico, France, Russia, Ecuador, Lebanon, Germany, New Zealand and many more!”

Presentations will cover a variety of topics which may include cuisine, music, language in the workplace, as well as opportunities to study abroad. Each 60-minute presentation will include a question and answer session.

For more information, contact Sarah Sexton, FRHS French teacher at 488-6298.