Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Thanks to Lisa Tubridy and Alex Dense, the Panama City Renaissance School students were able to participate in National Lab Day at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division last Thursday. The kids learned about mines, robots, weapons design, computer-aided manufacturing and acoustics. It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to spend the afternoon with science and engineering personnel and to experience “real world” science and engineering.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Science was part of the preschool Spanish class last week. The kids mixed vinegar and water and then added baking soda very slowly. It bubbled. When the bubbles settled they added a little more baking soda. Finally they added some fruit, vegetables and bits of spaghetti. These items sank to the bottom, then rose to the top, then sank to the bottom again. It was an acid-base reaction that produced carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide attached to the objects and pushed them to the surface, releasing the carbon dioxide to the air, which allow the objects to sink again. What fun!

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

On Saturday, students participated in Eastern Hemisphere Day. Each student chose one country (or island group) they studied in their Eastern Hemisphere history class, created a poster board for the country/island group and dressed in clothing typical for that country. Then as a group, the kids, parents and teacher prepared food for each area. The food was wonderful and the costumes were very creative – a Sari, a Luau skirt, New Zealand tribe attire, a soccer uniform…. Thank you Ms. Estes for coordinating such a wonderful event.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

On Monday, the Spanish classes helped the Panama City Renaissance School ring in spring with singing, dancing and an art show. The younger children had a great time looking at (and touching) the art pieces the older children had created. The masks and wreaths were some of the students’ favorites. And everyone loved the Spanish song about the mouse in the house and the special presentation the preschool children made. In addition to all the fun, it was a great opportunity for the students to practice making public presentations in Spanish.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

On Wednesday, first graders from the Panama City Renaissance School visited the Panama City Junior Museum. It was a great opportunity for the students to reinforce what they had learned in class with different teaching aids.The kids explored exhibits on Florida flora and fauna, the body, water and music. And of course they had a great time spending an afternoon “off-campus”.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

On Monday, the Panama City Renaissance School students celebrated Lantern Festival. Lantern Festival is a Chinese holiday celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. During this festival, children go out at night carrying paper lanterns. This holiday officially ends the Chinese New Year celebrations. As part of the Panama City Renaissance School festivities, the students made colorful, paper lanterns.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

On Presidents Day the Panama City Renaissance School (PCRS) honored the nation’s Presidents with classroom activities. As part of the curriculum, the first grade PCRS students learn all the Presidents. As a result, this was a great day for them to show what they had learned. In the preschool and kindergarten classes, the students colored pictures of the Presidents, made Lincoln penny puppets and flags. The older students discussed Presidents Day in their history classes.

The Panama City Renaissance School has been a great experience for us. It is refreshing to find a school that offers world class academics, foreign languages and a caring environment. We can’t imagine sending our child anywhere else.
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Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Preschool • Elementary School • Middle School

Math • Visual Arts • Science • English • Physical Education • Mandarin Chinese • History • Spanish • Community Service • Geography • Performing Arts

Don’t miss the Panama City Renaissance School Open House on Tuesday, February 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and the Explore the School Day on Thursday, February 4 from 9:00 am to noon. Come learn about the nationally recognized program; fun, nurturing learning environment; top curricula; outstanding teachers; daily Mandarin Chinese and Spanish instruction; small classes and physical education, arts and community service activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in classes, tour the campus, ask questions and visit with parents, teachers and administrative staff. For more information call 215-8712.

I am so happy with the education and socialization my child gets at PCRS. I am certain she will get all the tools she needs to succeed in the future. She really likes her teachers and the other kids, so she is happy and I am thrilled. I tell everyone about this school. It really offers such an amazing opportunity for us in Panama City. Thanks, PCRS!
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