Name: Jennifer Hobbs
Grade Level/Subject: 3rd Grade
Years of experience: 9
Hometown: Lincoln, IL
Favorite band: Dixie Chicks
Favorite movie: The Notebook
Favorite sports teams: Bears and Cubs
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite subject: Reading
Favorite teaching memory: "Mrs. Hobbs, I love that you love teaching us. I always know we are going to learn something new from you."
I love teaching because... the world is full of mysteries and opportunities, you just have to seek them out.
What I want most for my students is...to know they are more precious and valuable than gold...or Fortnite.
Name: Sheri McCain Grade Level: Third Grade Years of experience: 14 years Hometown: Sullivan College Attended: Lakeland and Eastern Illinois University. Favorite movie: Dirty Dancing Favorite sports teams: Cardinals, Patriots, Illini Favorite color: Red Favorite subject: Math Favorite teaching memory: Watching my first class graduate and receive their high school diplomas. I am always proud of all my students, and when they graduate I feel a sense of accomplishment knowing I had a very small hand in their educational success. I love teaching because I get to see students grow and succeed each and every day
Name: Allie Wright Grade Level: 3rd Years of experience: 2 College: Illinois State University Hometown: Mattoon, IL Favorite artist: Thomas Rhett Favorite movie: The Blind Side Favorite sports teams: Cardinals Favorite color: Black Favorite subject: Math Favorite teaching memory: I'm new to this, but I would say my favorite teaching memory was leaving the 3rd grade class that I student taught. Although it was extremely sad because I got so close to the students, getting to see them upset that I was leaving made me feel like I really left an impact on their lives. I love teaching because... of the relationships I can form with the children. It is amazing to watch them understand concepts and have those "light bulb" moments, but what I love most is getting to have nearly 30 eight year old friends. What I want most for my students is... not only growth and development while in my classroom, but also to feel loved and appreciated every day.
Name: Drew Campbell Grade Level: 4th grade Years of experience: 14 years Hometown: Oakland, IL Family: Haley, Tenley (6), Presley (4), and Khiry (2) Favorite band: Dave Matthews Band Favorite movie: Gladiator & Toy Story Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones Favorite sports teams: Indianapolis Colts, St Louis Cardinals, & Chicago Blackhawks Favorite color: Blue Favorite subject: Math Favorite teaching memory: My first year, on my first day, and with my first class. I'll never forget that day as I closed the door behind me with 22 pairs of eyeballs staring straight through me, while I nervously utter the words "Good morning, I'm Mr. Campbell your 4th grade teacher!" At that very moment, I'm not sure who was more terrified, the students or me! Needless to say, we all learned, laughed, and grew together! A snapshot I share with every class, every year! I love teaching because...I get to act like a kid! I get to be silly and goofy with the students, I get to eat lunch with them, or jump around the room when we need a brain break. But most of all, I get the privilege of watching them grow academically and mature into big, bad 5th graders! What I want most for my students is...growth, both in the classroom and outside of the classroom! I want them to become better readers and writers! I want them to explore and discover the joys of science and community! I want them to become confident and fluent with numbers! I want them to respect themselves and become more confident! I want them to be more considerate and thoughtful of others! I want them to challenge themselves to learn new things! I will provide them the resources, the support, and the avenues to find that growth! Let's GO!
Kurt Friese 4th Grade Experience: 9 years Hometown: Strasburg Favorite Band: 3 Doors Down Favorite Movie: Any of the Fast and Furious Movies Favorite Sports Teams: Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Eagles, Boston Celtics Favorite Color: Green Favorite Subject: Math I love teaching because everyday brings a new experience. What I want most for my students is that they want come to school and learn in my class.
Name: Nichole Hendry Grade Level: 4th Years of experience: 9 years Hometown: Palmdale, CA Hobby: coaching the SBD Swim Team Favorite music genre: 90's Alternative Favorite movie: Anything funny Favorite color: Purple Favorite subject: Social Studies Favorite teaching memory: I love reading aloud Historical Fiction and watching students realize the books they are so in love with are events from our US history. I love teaching because...I get to meet and positively influence so many unique students. What I want most for my students is...for them to be confident that they can achieve their dreams with hard work and a desire for success!
Name: Kay Lehman Grade Level: Fourth Years of experience: 14 Hometown: Mattoon, Illinois Favorite band: Eagles, Alabama, and Little Big Town Favorite movie: Gone with the Wind Favorite sports teams: Chicago Cubs!! Chicago Bears! Favorite color: purple and orange Favorite subject: Reading Favorite teaching memory: Every time a former student sends me a note or comes back to visit me and tells me how much they loved being in my class in the fourth grade and how being in my class made them want to come to school each day. I love teaching because... there is no better feeling than when you see that lightbulb go on in a child's head when they " get it ". Their "aha" moment! What I want most for my students is... to love coming to school, feel safe, have fun, and to learn and retain something new everyday that will help them later in life.
Parents of students in the following grades, please turn this information in as soon as possible. Parents of kindergarten, this information MUST be turned in before the 1st day of school:
KG: school physical, vaccinations, dental exam and vision exam
6th: school physical, vaccinations, dental exam
9th: school physical, vaccinations
12th: proof of second meningitis vaccinations if the first dose was before the 16th birthday
Sports physicals for any student in sports, cheerleader, band or singers
Here are the supply lists for K-4 again.
Elementary class lists will be posted at 3 p.m. at the east and west entrances of SES on Tuesday, July 31st, so make sure you have them registered ASAP!
Join us Wednesday 4:30-6:30 as we continue to grow in the garden.
Local Girl Scouts volunteered in the garden pulling weeds, planting new seeds, watering, and painting our tool shed.
Sullivan Elementary is currently looking for an elementary school teacher. If you are a teacher looking to work in a great district that has a fun and positive environment that is focused on the students, this is the job for you! To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, transcripts, and letters of reference to Daniel Allen, Principal, Sullivan Elementary School, 910 North Graham Street, Sullivan, Illinois 61951. Materials can also be emailed to allend@sullivan.k12.il.us or faxed to (217)728-4399. The application deadline is June 25th. For more information on our school, please watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx02llKfmwU
It was a hot weekend at IlliniosState University for the Track and Field events at the state level for Illinios Special Olympics, but that didn’t stop these athletes or their families from cheering them on from the stands.
Our Special Olympians are very excited about participating at the state level events at ISU this weekend. Thanks so much to our adminstration for the awesome send off with goodie bags!
For all you bargain hunters, here are the classroom supply lists for kindergarten through 4th grade! Also a reminder that if your student receives free/reduced lunches and you need help with acquiring school supplies, the school supply program (funded by the Sullivan Ministerial Association) fliers that were sent home with students are due in to the school NO LATER than June 15 (there is a box for them in the East entrance of the school).
SES parents, here is the preliminary calendar for next year. Dates in italics are subject to change. Dates in bold involve student attendance.
With 5th Grade moving to the middle school, Sullivan Elementary wanted one last picture as a team. We are sad to see them leave but we are excited that the middle school is getting three excellent and caring teachers in Mrs. Wilson, Ms. Heddins, and Mrs. Yoder.
More highlights from the first grade field trip !
Sullivan's first grade recently went on a field trip to Ballard Nature Center in Altamont. They spend the day exploring and learning about Illinois habitats. This is all thanks to the Illinois Biodiversity Grant. Thank you to The Danial and Ada Rice foundation, The Independence Tube Corporation, D.F. and M.T. Grohne Foundation and others for providing this opportunity .
