Jessica Watson’s 7, 8 and 9-year-old students are learning about rocks and minerals from expert speakers focused on the geographical history of Iowa, the rock cycle, fossils found in Iowa, the properties of minerals and how different types of rocks are formed. Click the image for more.

Teachers and students at The Downtown School are on a break during February intercession. We’ll see everyone back in class on February 16. And thanks to the Sadler family for the great Valentine’s Day holiday decorations!