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Friday, May 20, 2016 07:41PM FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Friday was all about a celebration of cultures at one elementary school in the North Valley. Students at Sheehy Elementary in Merced put on a spectacular show for their families during the school's annual Multi-Cultural Day celebration. There were 11 different groups that performed choreographed dances to everything from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to "Achy Breaky Heart," by Billy Ray Cyrus. Others showcased traditional dances, such as the "Dance of the Old Men." &q...
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 07:14PM FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A showcase in the North Valley features the work of young writers at John Muir Elementary School. Students gave guided tours explaining the topic they chose for the 11th annual Writing Festival at the school. From pre-school through 6th grad, each student wrote about what inspires them. And the students weren't the only ones learning. Teachers at the school honed their own writing skills during a four-week program at UC Merced, skills they hope to pass along to their students.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 04:09PM MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Students in the North Valley got to see what it's like to put on their very own art show. Third graders at Fremont Elementary acted as docents, giving guided tours of everything they've learned. They studied famous artists like Vincent Van Gogh then created their own versions. Their mini masterpieces were made of everything from metallic paint, oil, pastels, even recycled water bottles. The artwork was made during the Extended Learning Program after school on Fridays. All of their hard work culm...
Friday, May 06, 2016 09:20PM MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Students at Charles Wright Elementary in Merced created a living wax museum in the cafeteria. Dozens of sixth graders dressed up as figures from the past and present including Cleopatra, Elvis, and Albert Einstein. To prepare the students conducted research, created props, and memorized a speech about the person they portrayed. Other students were invited to walk through the museum and push a button on each display to hear those speeches. "I think this is a really cool project because, kids are learning about different people fro...
Tuesday, May 03, 2016 11:10PM MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- A new elementary school is serving families in a neighborhood where students previously had to be bussed across town. Celebrations got underway at Merced City School District's newest elementary school. Rivera Elementary fills a void in the Northwest part of the city. Principal Catherine Puckett says "These students have not had a school of their own for a good 20 years. They've been bussed to 9-10 different schools across the district." When district officials decide to make 6th grade part of its elementary school...