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Here is the Rattler Roundup for the week of January 5:
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My students are incredibly creative and always eager to view the world—whether it’s our school campus or the wider community—through a camera lens. Photography gives them a unique way to express their ideas, capture meaningful moments, and explore their surroundings with curiosity and purpose. It’s inspiring to see how excited they become when they have the opportunity to create and share their perspectives.

Although we currently have cameras available for student use, it would be wonderful if they could work in pairs rather than in groups of three.
Smaller groups allow each student more hands-on time and a deeper learning experience with the equipment. When students can fully engage with the camera, they tend to take more ownership of their work and develop stronger technical and artistic skills.

Over the years, I’ve made it a priority to update and maintain our cameras because daily student use naturally leads to wear and tear. Lenses get bumped, camera bodies get jolted, and even with careful handling, accidents happen. Replacing a camera or a lens can be quite expensive, so keeping our equipment current and functional is an ongoing challenge. Still, it’s a worthwhile investment in my students’ creativity and growth.

Help Mrs. Bartholome, our librarian, give her students color, creativity, and durability to our middle school library! She is seeking support to purchase a laminator and essential supplies.