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50th Anniversary Mills Lawn celebrated its 50th Anniversary in a big way. 50th Anniversary Concert Music and dance celebrated the six decades of Mills Lawn School. 50th Anniversary Program Bing Davis, U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine, and author-musician Jaime Adoff were among the featured speakers at a memorable program commemorating 50 years of Mills Lawn. 50th Anniversary Song Hal Walker wrote School Bells Ring especially for our 50th anniversary celebration. Adopt an Owl Mills Lawn "adopted" Elgie the Great Horned Owl at the Glen Helen Raptor Center. African American History Search Sixth graders participated in this online activity during February. Art Exhibit The Village Artisans of Yellow Springs sponsored an exhibit of artworks by Mills Lawn students. Band Concert Our fifth and sixth graders entertained and showed what they learned this school year. Bike Hike Third and fourth graders learned about bicycle safety and set out for a ride on the bike path. Bing Davis Art Exhibit Mills Lawn was invited to exhibit three works of art done by students in collaboration with Mr. Davis. Construction Project After more than a year of construction, our new addition was opened in August. COSI Field Trip The sixth grade traveled to the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus. Cox Arboretum Our kindergartners had a terrific day at a local nature center. CSI: Mills Lawn Sixth graders participated in an exciting chemistry and forensic science residency. Evening in Egypt The 6th grade showed what it learned about Ancient Egypt, along with a special music and dance performance of King Tut. Franz Family Fiddlers The popular bluegrass group came to Mills Lawn for a concert. Greenhouse Third graders maintained lush plants in our school greenhouse. Groundhog Volleyball The sixth grade took on the Mills Lawn staff. Glen Helen Naturalist Third graders studied wildlife up close in the classroom. Glen Helen Science Residency Third and fourth graders learned about biodiversity at our local nature preserve. International Night Sixth graders presented their work on more than 40 countries around the world. Invention Convention Sixth graders studied about inventions and inventors, then created their own amazing inventions. Jump Rope for Heart P.E. students jumped rope for the American Heart Association. K-12 Gallery exhibit Mills Lawn students exhibited artwork at the gallery in Dayton KidFood Drive The Student Council collected food for those in need. KinderConcert Our kindergartners took us on a Sentimental Journey. Kindergarten at the Boonshoft Kindergartners visited the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. Kindergarten Japan Celebration Kindergartners wrapped up their study of Japan with art, music, games, and food. Kindergarten School Pictures Our kindergartners posed for their first Mills Lawn school photos. Laptop computer donation A local resident donated 30 laptop computers to Mills Lawn. Laser Residency Dr. Jim Grote returned as a Mills Lawn scientist in residence and worked with the fifth and sixth grades. Medieval Festival Sixth graders held their annual tribute to those "days of old" and invited some special guests. MicroWorld Quiz Our sixth graders created an interactive online quiz using a digital microscope. Mills Yard Bistro Fifth and sixth graders do lunch and learn in the process. NAEA Conference Presentation Mills Lawn gave a presentation about Looking In, Looking Out to the National Art Education Association meeting in Denver, Colorado. Native American Totem Night Fifth and sixth graders showed what they learned about Native American culture. New addition video tour Take a video tour of our new addition. Ocean Watercolors First graders painted what they learned about ocean habitats. Ohio Caverns Our second graders explored one of Ohio's natural wonders. Ohio History Wax Museum Fourth graders researched and portrayed famous Ohioans. Ohio P.E. & Dance Conference Mills Lawn demonstrated physical education dance activities to a state-wide conference of teachers. Orchestra Concert Our fifth and sixth graders entertained and showed what they learned this school year. Picture Book Read-in Third graders enjoyed the best in children's picture books. Reality Day Students learned about the world of work and money. Reindeer Run Kindergarten students jingled all the way during the holiday season Retired Staff Club Our retired staff members stay in touch with one another and with Mills Lawn. Robotics Challenge Mills Lawn students participated in the FIRST Lego League Robotics Challenge, then went to the regional and state championships. Senior Citizens' Day Kindergartners spread good cheer at the YSHS Senior Citizens' Day. Senior Tea Mills Lawn's annual party for senior citizens. Sixth Grade Farewell We sent our sixth graders off to seventh grade with our annual celebration event. Square Dancing in P.E. First and second graders learned to do-si-do. Staff Emeritus Mills Lawn honored four retired staff members. Third Grade Magic Show Our third graders studied non-fiction, then put on a wonderful magic show. Toys for Tots The Student Council collected toys for the Marine Corps annual drive. Watercolors Fourth graders painted in watercolors and produced some beautiful works of art. Web Site 3rd Anniversary The Mills Lawn web site celebrated its 3rd anniversary with some new e-cards Windmill Farm The kindergarten visited Ohio's largest pumpkin patch in October. WMLS Morning News Mills Lawn's live, daily TV news program. Yo-yos in Science Students explored physics concepts using yo-yos. |
