The district is in the process of collecting names of students that may need a device at home. Please take this brief survey if your child does not have access to a learning device. We are working to setup an iPad loaner program for those with Internet, but no device.
https://forms.gle/W9XAHG1qeXHptERj8
At home learning opportunities
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iKBVatSrVm936XzUvwkADVM6vMNLaJ_uj0aLwaFnoN4/edit?usp=sharing
Links to websites that have fun art ideas for kids:
https://www.artforkidshub.com
https://www.deepspacesparkle.com
https://artfulparent.com
https://leftbraincraftbrain.com
Mrs. Schuldt’s 4th grade uses white boards to self-assess their understanding of pronouns. Nothing better than hearing a classroom of students say, “Let’s do another one!” when the lesson is finished 🙌
Mrs. Nickrent and members of the Student Action Council cresting decorations to get us in the Valentine spirit! ❤️
Tomorrow is Pajama Day for Crazy for a Cure! $1 suggested donation. Be comfy and help our community fight cancer!
Washington, along with other k-5 schools, is piloting a new ELA curriculum. Mrs. Spohn’s 3rd grade and Mrs. Nickrent’s 5th are guiding students though a unit in the new series. So far, students are interested in the new stories and tasks! Love hearing their thoughtful discussions!
Mrs. Boyer’s math class busy at centers, including a math money game and their iReady personalized lessons.
Students in Ms. Billiet’s 3rd grade math class work independently to find area during group time.
4th grade science gets loud and goofy when experimenting with sound waves!
4th grade is discovering sound waves using cup phones!
Brain breaks with Merge Cubes. The goal is to memorize a set of instructions and complete them in a limited amount of time!
A special thank you to our Student Action Council, who collected these items to send to our active military members. Thank you to our staff for coordinating this event, and thank you to our generous families who donated so many supplies. And, thank you to those who serve or have served our country! Students were so enthusiastic to participate in this community service project!
Nothing says the holidays like owl pellet dissection. Got to hang with some 5th grade scientists in Mr. Brown’s 5th grade this morning!
Thankfully my class has the same fun, competitive spirit as I do! Really getting into these reindeer games!
Pajama and comfy sock day, Thursday, December 12! Students and staff are participating in Reindeer Games this week -- Thursday, we will "prance" around in our comfiest attire! Please remember appropriate cold weather gear for arrival and departure from school and recess.
Sterling Reads! Attention Elementary Golden Warriors! Read with the SHS basketball team Wednesday (12/11) from 6-6:45pm at the Sterling Public Library. Open to all students, Kindergarten-5th grade.
3rd graders comparing and contrasting in Mrs. Spohn’s class, with clear success criteria to guide their learning. They know just what to do! And, they’re doing awesome!
Mr. Brown’s 5th grade scientists in action!
Tomorrow is the last day to turn your money for the snowman make and take! Please join us for this fun-filled evening (Thursday, December 5th) with ornament make & take, crafts, auctions, scavenger hunt, and more! This event will be held 5:30-7:00 and Franklin School.