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.
Mrs. Watkins’ kindergarten class began working in centers today. They were excited to participate in hands-on activities to practice letter identification, sounds, numbers, shapes, and their names.
Name: Haley Seeley Grade Level: Early Childhood Years of experience: 18 years Hometown: Bethany, IL Favorite band: I love music! Too hard to choose just one! Favorite movie: Home Alone Favorite sports teams: U of I; St. Louis Cardinals; Chicago Bears Favorite color: Green Favorite subject: Reading and Social Studies Favorite teaching memory: I absolutely love seeing former students years after I have had them in class. I always want to hear how they are doing in school, how their families are doing, what they have been up to, etc. I love teaching because... I love spending time with kids! What I want most for my students is... to look back at their time in school and remember it as being one of the best parts of their lives.
Name: Mrs. Watkins Grade Level: Kindergarten Years of experience: 4 Hometown: Forsyth Favorite band: Goo Goo Dolls Favorite movie: Matilda Favorite sports teams: STL Cardinals & Green Bay Packers Favorite color: blue Favorite subject: math I love teaching because I enjoy sharing my love for learning with others. What I want most for my students is for them to love learning and be excited to come to school each day.
Name: Erin VanDeursen Grade Level: Kindergarten Years of Experience: 6 years Hometown: Mattoon, Illinois Favorite Singer: Carrie Underwood Favorite Movie: Beauty and the Beast Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs Favorite color: Pink Favorite Subjects: Reading and Writing Over the past five years, my favorite memory is watching each of my students succeed and complete tasks/activities her/she once felt were too tricky or challenging. I love teaching because I have the opportunity to inspire kids and help them develop a passion for learning! What I want most for my students is for them to look forward to coming to school, knowing that they are cared about and excited to learn something new each day!
Name: Sara Dickens Grade Level: Kindergarten Years of experience: 24 Hometown: Sullivan, IL Education: University of Illinois Favorite band: Rascal Flatts Favorite movie: E.T. Favorite sports teams: Cubs Favorite color: Purple Favorite subject: Math Favorite teaching memory: I will never forget when we were learning about the heart. We were running in place for one minute to make our heart beat faster. When the minute was up, I told the kids to be really quiet and try to listen and feel their heartbeat. After a couple of seconds, one little boys blurts out in a panic, "Mrs. Boyer!! Mrs. Boyer!! I can't feel my heart!! I think it needs new batteries!!" I quickly helped him find his heartbeat, but on the inside I was laughing hysterically!!! Kids really do say the darndest things!!! I love teaching because... I absolutely LOVE watching kids grow, and change, and learn!!! I LOVE it when I see that light bulb turn on and they finally "get" something they have been working so hard on. I LOVE the confidence that beams from their smiles! I LOVE to help make a positive difference in their lives! (And I ESPECIALLY LOVE all of the HUGS I have received over the years....definitely one of my favorite parts of teaching Kindergarten!!) What I want most for my students is... to have SO MUCH FUN learning that they don't even know they are doing it!!! I want them to embrace a LOVE FOR LEARNING and to know that SCHOOL IS FUN!!!
Name: Jake Haegen
Grade Level/Subject: Kindergarten
Years of experience: 16
Hometown: Sullivan
Favorite band: 311
Favorite movie: Point Break
Favorite sports teams: St. Louis Cardinals and Fighting Illini
Favorite color: Green
Favorite subject: Science
Favorite teaching memory: I have several, but here are some of my favorites. I once explained a math problem to a kid and his face lit up like he understood! I said, “So, do you get it?” He said, “No, but your breath stinks!” Another time we were learning about the color white and a student seemed confused. So, I asked, “What color are my teeth?” She said, “Yellow!” And finally, my mother-in-law asked a student how they liked kindergarten. She said, “Mr. Haegen is a real good teacher, ain’t he?”
I love teaching because... I’m a kid at heart and kids like to have fun!
What I want most for my students is...to love to come to school!
Name: Joellen Mars
Grade: First
Years of experience: First year! (and super excited!)
Hometown: Shelbyville
favorite movie: Sweet Home Alabama
Favorite Sports team: STL Cardinals
Favorite color: teal blue or neon pink
Favorite subject: Reading
Favorite teaching memory: Although I'm new to this, my favorite memory from student teaching was seeing that lightbulb moment when a student finally got it! I also love hearing students say that I made them feel comfortable or excited to learn.
I love teaching because it truly makes an impact on the future. Seeing the excitement in kids' faces makes my heart happy. I teach because I love kids and I want to make a difference.
What I want most for my students is for them to feel loved and accepted. I want them to grow academically and socially. I hope to instill values in them and create memories that will stay with them forever.
Name: Cassie Becker Grade Level:1st Grade Years of experience: 4 years Hometown:Gibson City College: Eastern Illinois University Favorite band: The Beatles Favorite movie I watch with my kids: The Little Mermaid Favorite sports teams: Sullivan Redskins and The Cubs Favorite color: Pink and Teal Favorite subject: Math !!! Favorite School Supply: Post-its and Coffee Favorite teaching memory: Dunking at the Wizards Game I love teaching because... I love teaching because every student is different, every day is different, and every day there is a chance to learn something different. What I want most for my students is for my students to fall in love with learning and want to keep learning for the rest of their lives.
