LifeWorks Schools

Allow us to give you an update on Milkshake, the cow that the elementary students at Media adopted. • Milkshake grew three inches • Milkshake won 2nd place in the 2024 cutest cow contest • Milkshake dressed up as a ghost for Halloween Our kids get very excited whenever we receive a Milkshake update!

Double the Fun on Twins Day! Mr. Tarron got to twin with Nurse Dana (pictured), and Ms. Christina got to twin with Ms. Amanda. Thank you to everyone who participated and brought smiles to our patients and colleagues alike!

Ms. G's elementary class engaged in a "Witch's Brew" STEM Challenge. The students participated in inquiry-based learning and used deductive reasoning to create different "potions" using monster parts to produce a chemical reaction. Students were able to choose from Halloween themed ingredients such as crushed bones, monster snot, spider venom, blended unicorn horns, bat droppings, juiced eyeballs and powdered dragon teeth. The students enjoyed analyzing their own potions as well as the potions of their peers to determine which ingredients worked best. Students were then able to freely experiment with the ingredients individually and/or with their peers. What a fun way to celebrate Halloween!

Students in Media’s elementary classroom adopted a cow! Over the next month, they will learn all about their cow and watch her grow.

Students at the Day School carved pumpkins to get into the fall spirit! They had a great time removing the seeds from the pumpkin and then creating their masterpiece. Pumpkin carving is the perfect way to make Halloween memories together!

Kindness takes courage! On October 11, LifeWorks hosted our annual Olweus Kickoff event to show support against bullying and promote peer relationships. Olweus is LifeWorks bullying prevention program, which is focused on long-term change creating a safe and positive school climate. Students took part in many activities across our campuses such as creating a kindness quilt, participating in a school-wide unity walk, making anti-bullying posters, and creating “helping hands” to identify those people who support us. #BullyingPreventionMonth

LifeWorks Schools is getting into the Halloween spirit with some holiday-themed message boards! How are you getting ready for the spooky season? Let us know in the comments.

Students at the Day School created “Pop Art” through the print-making process. Students were inspired by their favorite characters, designs, or even football teams. These group projects turned out great!

Ms. Christine’s Life Skills classroom students found a butterfly while looking at the school garden. They were picking which flower was their favorite and found a beautiful butterfly. The students named her Fifi and were able to practice being gentle!

Students in our life skills program had a mock shopping spree in speech. Students played multiple roles throughout the session and were able to practice communication in community-type situations. The students had a blast!