The Junior Duck Stamp Contest invites students to create a realistic depiction of a North American waterfowl. The contest is the culmination of a dynamic arts and science curriculum designed to teach youth about waterfowl and their habitats. Students first…
By Garrett May (Speech given at WSD’s Open House on February 16, 2023) Good evening, I am Garrett. I have been here at Weilenmann since Kindergarten. Now I am in fifth grade and I am here to talk about Weilenmann…
Kindergarten students recently paid tribute to all things 100 in honor of the 100th day of school. Invited to dress as centenarians, they participated in a variety of activities throughout the school day that enriched their experience with the number…
First graders are learning that the best way to learn science is to dig right in! Earlier this fall, they planted field mustard, or brassica rapa, whose seeds germinate within a few days and whose plants will actually re-seed at…
As a reward for reaching class goals, fourth grade students participated in an “a-MAZE-ing” team building activity. Students were divided into three teams – red, green, and blue – and each team was given a 6’ x 6’ grid made…
The move from Lower School to Middle School was formally recognized on Wednesday, May 25, for all fifth graders at Weilenmann School of Discovery. Families gathered in the auditorium to congratulate their students, celebrate their achievements, and give them lots…
Which generation has had the biggest impact on the United States of America? This is the question fifth graders attempt to answer in their original play, “13 Diaries: A Travel Through Time.” The play was conceived, written, produced, directed, and…
This week, fourth grade students presented a ”living museum” that celebrated Utah’s pioneer immigrants. A culmination of several months’ study and preparation, the exhibition invited parents and classmates to learn about the people that helped form our Utah heritage. Each…
One of the highlights of the year for Lower School music students is inviting their parents to attend a Spring Showcase. Recently, General Music sections in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades and grade level chorus and instrumental ensembles in 4th…
Good luck finding a seven year-old who isn’t fascinated by animals! So imagine the excitement WSD second graders brought to their Endangered Species project as they learned about some of the world’s rarest – and most intriguing – animals. Second…