In Mrs. Clark's science classes, students recently studied dendrochronology, learning how trees serve as crucial tools for understanding historical climate and atmospheric conditions. They explored various tree slices, identifying the environmental factors behind each scar and ring formation.

The students then drew personal "tree rings," representing pivotal moments and years of personal growth. In addition, in Mrs. White's ELA class, students took the lesson a step further by writing short essays about their personal "tree rings." They reflected on how their environments influenced different years of their lives, drawing parallels to the growth rings of a tree. These essays highlighted both the bright moments of their lives and the challenges they faced, emphasizing the continuous growth that occurs through each of life's experiences.