Today, our second graders teamed up with eighth graders from Teays Valley East Middle School for a fun and creative turkey cage activity! 🦃 Together, they worked to design and build cages to save the turkey from Thanksgiving. This awesome collaboration brought big ideas and teamwork to life while fostering connections across grade levels. Great job, everyone! Thank you, TVEMS.
Today, our 1st and 4th grade buddies teamed up to build Mayflower boats! 🚢 They put their creations to the test, seeing if they could float while holding 102 passengers (pennies). Buddy time is all about connection, collaboration, and ensuring every student feels supported by their peers. What a fun and meaningful way to learn together!
Another impressive math forum in Mrs. Liu’s class this Friday! 🧮 Students confidently shared their chosen subtraction strategies, while their peers celebrated their thinking, asked thoughtful questions, and offered challenges. These forums are a fantastic way for students to refine their math communication skills and discover new strategies for solving problems. Way to grow as mathematicians!
Thank you to Pickaway County Soil and Water and Ms. Huston for planning and bringing the amazing soil tunnel experience to our third graders! What a fun and engaging way to learn about the importance of soil in our environment! 🌎 🪴
Today, we are especially thankful for our amazing cafeteria staff who prepared a delicious Thanksgiving meal for all of our students! Your hard work and care bring warmth and joy to our school community. Thank you for making this holiday season even more special for everyone!
Perseverance in action! 💪✨ Our students are designing inspiring posters to showcase this important November theme. Their creativity and determination shine through every design!
Celebrating our Champions of the Month! 🌟 These outstanding students exemplify what it means to be learners, leaders, friends, and true champions of our school. We’re so proud of their hard work and character!
Ms. Forney’s class is cooking up success! 🍞 Students practiced life skills by reading directions and following each step to make the perfect cinnamon sugar toast. Proud of their teamwork and focus!
After-school creativity is in full swing at Art Club! 🎨✨ Our elementary students are exploring their imagination, trying new techniques, and having so much fun bringing their ideas to life.
Today, our school came together for a heartfelt Veterans Day assembly led entirely by our amazing students! Our 2nd graders filled the gym with pride through their beautiful songs, and our 5th graders shared powerful poetry and research honoring those who served. The gym was festively decorated with student artwork. Thank you to our veterans for serving our country and protecting our freedoms. We are forever thankful for your service! 🇺🇸
Mrs. Riffle & Mrs. Minton’s classes had a google meet chat with some Air Force Airmen today to talk about their jobs in preparation for Veterans Day learning. 🇺🇸
Thank you to our amazing PTO for a memorable day with the Columbus Zoo! Our preschool through 2nd graders had a fantastic time learning about animals up close and creating lasting memories. Tomorrow, it’s the 3rd-5th graders’ turn to join in the adventure!
Our 5th graders are participating in the D.A.R.E. program with SRO Officer Deputy Jared! Through lessons on decision-making, peer pressure, and safety, these students are learning valuable skills to make positive choices. Thank you, Deputy Jared, for your guidance and support!
Exciting news! We just kicked off our Student Leadership Team, made up of 5th grade students chosen for their leadership skills and vision for our school’s future. They started strong with a team-building challenge, working together to build the tallest structure possible. We can’t wait to see what these young leaders accomplish this year!
🎃 From costumes to crafts and lots of treats, it was all fun and festive magic for our preschoolers! 🍁
🌟 Word of the Week: Encounter! 🌟
This week, we’re exploring the word encounter! An encounter can be a chance meeting with a friend, a new experience, or a time when we face something unexpected. Encourage your child to use "encounter" in sentences, stories, and discussions at school and home. Let's see what new encounters this week brings us!
🎉 Congratulations to our Golden Viking Award winners! 🏆 These outstanding students stood out as strong learners, leaders, and friends. Way to be true champions, Vikings! Keep shining! 💪🌟
🍂 Fall Fun Recap! 🍁 We had an amazing Dress Like Your Favorite Character Day! Everyone showed off their creativity, dressing up as superheroes, storybook legends, and more. The halls were filled with laughter and the magic of fall! Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun. 🎃
🎃 Off to Lohstroh’s Family Farm Pumpkin Patch with our little pumpkins! Kindergarteners and their special guests had a fun-filled day of hayrides, pumpkin picking, and fall adventures! 🍁
🎃🛒 Mrs. Kincaid's class had a spook-tacular time at Wal-Mart on Monday! Our students got hands-on experience budgeting, pricing, scanning, and paying for trick-or-treat candy for the staff. A fun way to build essential life skills just in time for Trick or Treat! 👻🍬
