There are incredible lessons, projects, and opportunities for students throughout Lansing High School. To share these initiatives, Dr. Penrose sends an all-staff email with pictures of an assignment, project, or activity and titles it "Name It, Claim It." The teacher responsible then replies to all staff to briefly explain what the unit is, what they are doing, and any reactions. The email allows teachers to visit other teachers' classrooms virtually and start conversations about student learning, cross-curricular activities, and differentiation.
The November 14 "Name It, Claim It" features our LHS Pit Orchestra:
This is the Pit Orchestra playing during the preview of this year’s musical. These students have worked incredibly hard this semester working up music that was written for professional instrumentalists. This type of enrichment fosters the students’ growth as musicians more than any other band activity we have at the high school level.
Blake Vignery, Director of Percussion, Lansing High/Middle School