We love twinning at SES !
The students in Mr. Campbell’s 4th grade class, were given the option to have a class gift exchange or use the money usually spent on gifts to make a donation to a local outreach. The students, unanimously, chose to raise the money and make a donation. This year, the students and their families, raised $154 that has been donated to support the CEFS of Moultrie County!
In back (left to right): Ivan Moxley, Gavin Helmuth, Caidon Hill, Nixon Dundee, Tessla Ashbrook, Kendall Penberthy, Nevaeh Marlow
In front (left to right): Avram Bates, Aiden Dinger
At Sullivan Elementary School, students who go above and beyond expectations are awarded a "Gold Slip." The following students were Gold Slip winners for the month of December:
Ivan Moxley expertly shared his knowledge with another student who was needing help with a project direction. He was a wonderful student teacher on this day when a substitute teacher was in charge.
Gavin Helmuth, Nixon Dundee, and Tessla Ashbrook noticed a trash can after school that had blown over in the parking lot. Without being asked, they put the trash can back in place and picked up all the trash that had spilled out of it. What a responsible and conscientious group of students!
Caidon Hill knew that there was someone who was going through a difficult time. He gave up something that was given to him because he knew the other student needed it more. Caidon is a good friend!
As a way to spread Christmas cheer, Kendall Penberthy and her family paid for another student's lost library book. Thank you, Kendall, for you generous gift!
Nevaeh Marlow voluntarily spent her free time cleaning up her classroom during the class movie. She even cleaned everyone's desk!
Avram Bates was listening to and discussing a book by Patricia Palacco. Avram connected with the book and shared his feelings about a student he thought had been treated poorly by others, leading to a wonderful class discussion and ways to help that student feel loved. Avram is so caring and has a big heart.
When a student was making fun of a student with special needs, Aiden Dinger stuck up for the student being made fun of! We are very proud of how Aiden put a stop to bullying!
Elementary School report cards will be coming home today! Also, notes will be coming home for Parent/Teacher Conference sign ups. Some teachers are sending them with the report cards and others will be sending them separately within the next couple of weeks, so please be on the lookout!
The votes are in! Congratulations to Mrs. Becker who received 80 of the 460 votes to win the SES People's Choice Door Decorating Contest! Mrs. McCain was a close 2nd with 78 votes.
The Elementary School teachers are in a hotly contested door decorating competition and we need your input! Please click on the link below and choose ONE door as your favorite. The theme was "Christmas Movies" and doors were required to incorporate student work!
https://goo.gl/forms/pj9T6qreTBKrkdhy2
Last week in library class Mrs. Fleming shared the story, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" After, students enjoyed a fun science experiment. Using a bottle with some vinegar and a green balloon with a heart drawn on it, and some baking soda (inside the balloon), we grew the Grinch's heart three sizes. When the baking soda came in contact with the vinegar two things happened. The Grinch's heart grew because the chemical reaction created carbon dioxide which inflated the balloon. Also the "coldness" came out of his heart because the chemical reaction created a temperature change. This made our liquid much colder.
1st and 2nd grade students are learning about mallet instruments and musical improvisation with Mr. Schaefers.
Last week in library the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders played Kahoot, a review game on the iPads. It was a review of everything they have done in the library since the beginning of the year Mrs. Fleming kept track of the scores and announced winners last Friday. She had assumed a 5th grader would win just because they are older and have been exposed to the information more than a 3rd grader, but she was wrong.
Third grader Odin Cunnigham had the highest score for all of the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Odin won a signed copy of the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, The Getaway.
The 4th grade winner was Charlie Rubush and the 5th grade winner was Jazzlyn Coe. Charlie and Jazzlyn get the opportunity to be the first students to checkout the library copies of The Getaway.
SES students and parents, don't miss this opportunity! This year the Sullivan Band Boosters is holding a fundraiser by hosting a Sugar Cone Christmas Tree Decorating & Movie Night for the SES students on Friday, 12/15 from 6-8:30pm. This night will give SES parents the opportunity to have a night free during the rather busy holiday season. The cost is $10 a student, and $6 for additional siblings.
First graders in Mrs. Fultz’s class were reviewing the phases of the moon today in a fun (and tasty) way!
As a result of showing respect inside and outside of the classroom, Elijah Dalbey and Charlie DaPron were chosen to lead the varsity boys basketball team onto the court Tuesday evening. Way to go, boys!
Each month, Sullivan Elementary School recognizes students who go above and beyond expectations by giving the a "Gold Slip." Following are the month of November's winners (from left to right):
Tenley Stollard saw a student spill his drink on the floor. Without being asked, she immediately started cleaning it up, then picked up all the other trash around the trash can. She is very thoughtful and conscientious!
Ellie Lehman, Julia Moody, and Kaylee Smith helped clean up the cafeteria after the 2nd and 3rd grade lunch. It was very helpful considering there were 3 milk spills that day.
Madelyn Whitmore always sets a positive example for other students on the bus. The younger students enjoy sitting with her. She listens to them read and is patient. She is polite to the bus driver as she gets on and off the bus and always has something kind to say to other students.
Infiniti Phillips noticed that the class supply of Redskin paper was running low and took it upon herself to go home and inform her mom about the situation. They sent paper in the following day for her class to use.
Cadence Schmohe noticed staff members wiping down the tables in the cafeteria and jumped in to help even though she was not one of the table washers that week!
Mary Crist jumped in to help a classmate who was struggling with her work. Handwriting and composing were both difficult for the student, so Mary helped the student determine what to write then wrote it for him so he could neatly copy it for a final draft. Mary always helps classmates in need, and often searches for ways to help.
Olivia Hullum noticed staff members wiping down the tables in the cafeteria and jumped in to help even though she was not one of the table washers that week!
Mya Dyer's class has been learning several new ways to use iPads in class. Mya always listens very carefully. This allows her to help classmates when they struggle. Mya willingly helps anyone in need. She has been a kind and quiet leader in the classroom. She is a little tech expert!
Kendall Penberthy, Isabel Donovan, and Elizabeth Gonzalez clean and organize their classroom everyday after lunch without being asked.
Way to to students, you help make Sullivan Schools a great place to be!
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade got to enjoy a fun and interactive anti-bullying show by Mr. Puppet, courtesy of our fall fundraising company Club's Choice. Students really enjoyed the show!
Here are some Veteran's Day pictures from Sullivan Elementary, including a picture of retired Sullivan teachers and WWII veterans John Ruscin and Norm Buckner. Photos are courtesy of Mrs. Drollinger and her 1st grade class.
Fourth graders from Mrs. Hendry's class shared their recess with kindergarten and first graders to celebrate Giving Tuesday. Students came up with the idea to spread kindness throughout the day, but would like to put together a donation project for children in need.
Congratulations to Khyli Kelly and Cora Emel for being named last week's respect board winners. They led the Sullivan Lady Redskins out at Monday night's home game.
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from all the “turkeys” at SES! Each feather has a student's name and what they are thankful for.
Congratulations to Mary Crist and Olivia Tippet for being the Respect board winners last week. They led the Lady Redskins out onto the floor Tuesday night.
SES is getting ready for family reading night ! We know the book is always better than the movie, so come find out for yourself ! The fun starts at 6:00 pm.
