First grade has finished our unit on the growing cycle of the apple. We finished the unit with a trip to the Okaw Valley Apple Orchard. Mrs. Becker’s class had a grade day searching for apples, learning to make apple cider, and playing at the orchard.
Mrs. Becker’s class had a great day celebrating good behavior at Hawaiin Day !
Each month, Sullivan Elementary School recognizes students who go above and beyond expectations by awarding them "Gold Slips." Pictured are the students (from left to right) who were awarded Gold Slips for the months of August and September:Kayla Kenney always makes a point to find students with no one to play with and then plays with them. She is always smiling and happy to help!
Levi Risley and Gracelynn Dovell are always very respectful and set a great example for others.
Lorelei Parker respectfully accepted a student's apology after being disrespected by them. She even wrote them a letter to accept their apology and gave them suggestions on how to treat one another.
Weslee Allen was walking with a friend and his little sister after school when the friend realized he forgot his take-home folder in the classroom. Wes volunteered to run back to the classroom and get it so his friend didn't have to leave his sister. What a great friend!
Daisy Richardson volunteered to help a student who was struggling to keep his binder organized. She gave up her entire recess to work with him to get everything in order and even took time to teach him helpful tips for staying on task and organized. Daisy is helpful and kind!
Lily Betts has picked up trash (with latex gloves on) all week from the playground. She has done this on her recess time without being asked.
Hawaiian Day doesn't happen without these two special people! Coach Typer has been busy all week preparing and was here at 5:00 this morning to get set up. Mrs. Graham also spent all week planning and preparing, making sure we had all the materials we needed.
Beach ball relay, milk jug ball toss, pass the water and cross the lava at the SES Hawaiian Day Good Behavior Celebration!
Throwing bags, landing frisbees in the hula hoops, and many other fun activities at Hawaiian Day!
Students at SES enjoyed a great Good Behavior Celebration during Hawaiian Day. They got to play various games such as musical beach towels, tug-o-war, bags, and limbo. Big shout out to the fantastic PTO for providing volunteers to help run the games today!
These 4th grade students showed a great deal of school pride by sacrificing their recess to pick trash up around the elementary school. Way to go!
Mrs. Watkins’ and Mrs. VanDeursen’s Kindergarten classes went on a nature walk today. They explored the outdoors using their five senses.
Mrs. Watkins’ and Mrs. VanDeursen’s Kindergarten classes went on a nature walk today. They explored the outdoors using their five senses.
Grandparents Night: Thursday, September 13th
Grandparents Night: Thursday, September 13th
Students in Mr. Campbell’s class explored how rocks break apart into smaller pieces. In this activity, students modeled how rocks tumbling and crashing into each other by shaking sugar cubes in containers.
Sullivan Elementary students were treated to a great assembly today put on by "Jump for Jill." The show revolved around eating healthy and being active. Students were highly engaged throughout the assembly. "Jump for Jill" was sponsored Sarah Bush Lincoln who also comes to our classrooms to teach students about leading a healthy lifestyle.
4th grade students practice continent and ocean locations during Mrs.Hendry’s social studies block.
4th grade students practice continent and ocean locations during Mrs.Hendry’s social studies block.
3rd grade takes reading to the garden with “I noticed” and “I wondered” statements.
Mrs. Watkins’ Class would like to say thank you to everyone who sponsored a student in this classroom!!! We received our first book today!
First grade spent the last week reviewing letters and letter sounds. To top off the week, the students went on a ABC walk and hunted for items that started with their given letter !
Mrs. Watkins’ Kindergarteners kick off another week with centers focusing on letter and sound identification, color and shape recognition, name writing, and Lexia.
