Mrs. Becker’s RTI group has been learning about 3D shapes. Today, we used marshmallows and toothpicks to make our own 3D shapes.
Make sure you come out for Family Reading Night Thursday evening from 6-7 at the Elementary School. Our teachers have been working hard to put together a lot of fun activities to prove that the book is better than the movie!
We love twinning at SES!
Thank you veterans! From the staff and students of Sullivan Elementary School
At Sullivan Elementary School, staff recognize students who go above and beyond expectations by giving them a "Gold Slip." Gold Slip winners from the month of October are pictured. From left to right they are:
Addison Hullum stayed after lunch to clean up someone else's ketchup spill to keep the cafeteria safe and clean.
Elijah Dalbey noticed that a few students were sitting on the side at recess not playing. He kindly invited each student to play ball tag with him and his other friends.
Donovan Collins and Brady Beck volunteered to write an extra Veteran's Day invitation, willingly giving up their recess to do so.
Issac Reider volunteered to give his jacket to a classmate that was very cold in their classroom.
Such caring and responsible acts are what make SES a great place to be!
5th grade is live in action at Ag Safety Day at the Otto Center in Arthur! They had to test their reaction speed and now they are performing every day tasks with a disability simulation (loss of a finger, arm, leg, etc.) They are understanding the importance of being safe in their environment!
Mrs. VanDeursen's kindergarten class won the PTO's Box Top competition and got to decorate these pumpkins from Buxton's Garden Farm using paint from ACE Hardware!
First grade RTI groups have been learning all about shapes so, in the spirit of Halloween, Mrs. Drollinger and Mrs. Becker’s RTI groups listened to the story “ Go Away Big Green Monster.” After the story, they made their own big green monsters out of shapes!
Tomorrow evening, from 6 to 7, is the PTO Monster Mash sock hop in the ES gym. Bring your elementary students out and watch all the boils and ghouls dance the night away. Parents must remain present with there children throughout the dance.
First grade had been working hard on learning our short vowel sounds. The students had a great time playing Race to the Pond while reading short vowel words.
First grade has been learning all about insects. The students learned how to eat and see like an insect, made their own insect, and recreated the insect life cycle with pasta thanks to Erica Lehman, Verna Tice, and Sue Yarnell. Then, with the help of Jim Palmer and Dave VanDeursen, the students were able to explore and look at insects in their natural habitat. They were excited to catch and observe the different insects we found !
This week during Library class, students in 2nd grade learn how to find a “Just Right Book.” Mrs. Fleming read Goldisocks and the Three Libearians. The book portrays the bears as "libearians" and Goldie Socks finds just the right book and the perfect place to read it. Students then practiced the 5 finger rule to find a just right book.
The Sullivan PTO is looking for a few people to help with fundraiser distribution tomorrow (Wednesday, October 11) at the elementary school (you do not need to be a member of the PTO. Times we need your help are 12:30-3 and 3-5:30. If you can help during those times, or if you’re available part of the time please send the Sullivan Elementary School PTO a message on Facebook. Thank you in advance!
First grade has been learning all about the human body. We were excited to have Doctor Florey come and show us some x-rays. The students were excited to idendify the bones they have learned about!
Here is the waiver for the after school art program that will take place on Thursday, October 12th. Students will be taken directly from school to the High School commons where they can be picked up at 5:20. Simply fill out this form and send it to school with the $25 fee by October 10 for your student to participate. This is a great opportunity for any student with an interest in art!
The upcoming Honor Flight from Springfield to Washington DC has an old family friend of Mr. Campbell's on it, Ron Fairley! Mr. Fairley is a Korean War veteran. Our class spent some time discussing the flight’s purpose as well the importance of supporting our veterans and our nation! Today we mailed Mr. Fairley individual cards of appreciation and gratitude while wishing him peaceful and pleasant trip!
Our Lebron James simulator is done and bringing quite the crowd at recess. #create #play #imagine
Our Cardboard Challenge is underway. Students are excited to create Arcade Games using cardboard and other recycled materials.
Sullivan Children's Choir is seeking an accompanist for the 2017-2018 school year. Pianist would need to be able to start immediately on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-3:45 each day. In addition to the above, pianist would need to be able to attend special events that the Choir will be performing in. Some include Veteran's Day, Christmas concert, Singers invitational, an evening basketball game, spring concert etc. Please contact Mrs. Haegen (haegenm@sullivan.k12.il.us) or Mr. Allen (allend@sullivan.k12.il.us) with any questions.
At Hawaiian Day at SES students had to land frisbees in hula hoops, did a Hawaiian dress up relay, played the classic tug of war, then finished with "Rolling Stones," where they rolled coconuts as close to the cones as possible.
