As part of their social studies unit on the Age of Exploration, Mrs. Chestnut's students took part in a simulation activity. Each student received an identity card as an explorer, and "fate cards" then determined what would happen next as they were at sea. Before this, students researched new technology like compasses and how they impacted travel.
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Happy Thanksgiving from USD 379!
Each quarter we create a video for staff, parents, and community members who have signed up to be a USD 379 Academic Ambassador. These videos highlight different academic curriculums used in the district and how they impact our kids. (go to usd379.org/academics to sign up)
We decided to share the latest video with the general public. It dives into the district’s 5-year plan to improve reading scores, which is taking place across all grade levels. We wanted to showcase the hard work and dedication ALL staff have put into making sure our students have the best ELA education in the state of Kansas!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT5V0KUKzP8
On National Substitute Appreciation Day, we celebrate and say THANK YOU to our dedicated substitute educators!
Garfield parents, do you have a child enrolling in the Lincoln kindergarten class next year? If so, please take five minutes to complete this survey to give us some more information. Thanks for your help!
https://forms.gle/W8gTW9BL3i1b2xcA8
These two Garfield leaders were nominated for their attitudes during Bengal Innovators. They went above and beyond to help clean up a mess that was not theirs. We are thankful for their leadership!
We hope to see you at the next edition of Mr. Nelson's Coffee Talk this Friday at Happy Hippie!
It's good day when we get to celebrate three Pics with a Principal! These students were nominated for the exceptional leadership, great listening skills, and shared respect! So thankful to have them as GES leaders!
This leader was nominated for a Pic with a Principal for how well she works with others. She keeps everyone on track around her while being inclusive, kind and patient. We are so thankful for her leadership!
Garfield November Board Report
5th grade band is where it all starts! Mr. Eyermann was teaching students some basic note patterns this morning. There is a lot of repetition and learning going on each day!
Lots was going on in 5th grade art today! Mrs. McGuire was teaching them how to use different paint brushes depending on what they wanted to create. They then got to choose from different centers. Finally, Mrs. McGuire has each student complete a self assessment at the end of each project.
Besides reading intervention, Mrs. Galindo also teaches keyboarding and cursive writing for 4th and 5th grade. Today her 5th graders were choosing a motivational quote and writing a reflection paper while using cursive writing. Their goal is to get good enough at cursive to write thank you notes to everyone who helped support the P.E.P. scramble dinner.
Mrs. Craig isn't just teaching physical education standards with her students. She is also teaching them how to be good human beings! Each day she gives out "Whoa" awards to students who are leading by example in her class. This includes good character, sportsmanship, and teachability. She adds these names to a chart and then draws three names for prizes.
Pajama day and ice cream, what could be sweeter? Congratulations to this Pic with a Principal nominee. She went above and beyond today showing strong leadership and patience with her peers when they needed help! We are so proud of this Junior Bengal.
Ms. Tiffanny, Ms. Starr and Mrs. Steenbock served 131 students lunch today. All students were through the food line in under 37 minutes! We are so thankful for Ms. Tiffany and her leadership! What a spooktacular day!
Please see the picture below for changes on our Walk the Block event.
Mrs. Roberts' 5th graders have been working on presentations dealing with natural disasters. Students paired up and chose their disaster. Then they researched and prepared their presentation on Google Slides.
Today, Garfield students learned all about the voting process firsthand! They participated in a mock vote, including ID identification, voting stalls, and how you are supposed to act while in the process. Thanks to the GES teachers for organizing and to community members who volunteered to help with the process!
