Each teacher will be hosting their own classroom Halloween party, and parent attendance may vary by classroom. Families, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher with any questions about party plans or whether parent volunteers and visitors will be welcome. Thank you for helping us make Halloween fun and memorable for our Dragons! 🐉🧡
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On Friday, Mrs. Mellish’s class put their five senses to the work as they explored the full life cycle and anatomy of a pumpkin. From testing out whether it would sink or float to feeling the “slimy, squishy, cold, disgusting, stinky, and gross” inside, our little scientists loved every messy, hands-on minute of it!
Stay tuned—Today, they are putting their sense of taste to the test by trying out some freshly roasted pumpkin seeds!
#ExcellenceAtElms #Kindergarten #ElmsRoad #SwartzCreek #Dragons
🍎 Meet Miss Parsons! 📚
Miss Parsons is one of our amazing 5th grade teachers! In her classroom, students dive into math, science, and social studies as they build new skills, explore exciting topics, and prepare for their next big adventure in learning! 🌎🔬➗
Stay tuned as we prepare introduce Miss Parson's teaching partner, Ms. Byrnes, who teaches ELA to our great group of 5th graders!
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Halloween is almost here! 🧡 Check out our graphic for important reminders to help your student have a safe, fun, and spooktacular Halloween celebration at Elms Road Elementary on Friday!
📣 Families, please take a moment to review the reminders with your student so everyone is ready for a great Halloween celebration!
We can't wait to see the fang-tastic Halloween costumes, Dragons! 🕸️🦇
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Miss V is the amazing paraprofessional in Mrs. Burnett’s classroom! 💙 She helps support our students each day, encouraging them to learn, grow, and do their best. We are so grateful to have caring staff members like Miss V who make a difference in the lives of our Dragons! 🐉
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🧼🦷 Healthy habits start with learning! We were excited to welcome our district nurse, Miss Rebecca, to Elms Road to teach students about personal hygiene. From learning how to care for our bodies to building everyday hygiene routines, our students are developing important life skills that support their health, independence, and confidence! 💙✨
A big thank-you to Miss Rebecca for taking the time to work with our students and help them build skills they can use every day!
💬 Families, keep the learning going at home! Ask your student what they learned about personal hygiene and practice those healthy habits together. 🪥🧴
#LifeSkills #HealthyHabits #ElmsRoadElementary #ExcellenceAtElms
Ask your student what math game they played today and see if they can teach you how to play at home! 🏡➕➖
#MathInAction #BridgesMath #ElmsRoadElementary
Get ready for a week of spooky fun, creative costumes, and school spirit! Check out our Halloween Spirit Week flyer to see each day’s theme and plan your outfits ahead of time. We can’t wait to see our Dragons show off their spirit! 🕸️🦇
📣 Families: Be sure to review our spirit days with your student and help them get ready to participate each day. Let the Halloween fun begin! 🎃🧡
#ElmsRoad #SpookyScaryElms #SpiritWeek #SwartzCreek #Dragons
🛍️🐉 The CREEK Store is OPEN!
Every other week, students get the chance to shop at our CREEK Store using the CREEK Slips they’ve earned for showing our schoolwide CREEK Code in action!
💙 C – Commit to Learning
💚 R – Respect Others
💛E – Everyone Is Responsible
❤️ E – Everyone Is Safe
🧡 K – Kindness Counts
Students can earn CREEK Slips from any staff member in our school community—even our bus drivers!🚌 From the classroom to the hallways to the bus ride home, we love recognizing students for making positive choices and demonstrating the CREEK Code wherever they go!
Our store is run with the help of student leadership students, with Mr. Love assisting along the way. 🙌
💬 Families, ask your student how they’ve been earning CREEK Slips and what treasures they’ve been saving up for at the store! Let’s keep celebrating the positive choices our Dragons make every day! 🐉✨
#CREEKCode #PBIS #PositiveChoices #ElmsRoadElementary #ExcellenceAtElms
#TeacherAppreciation #SchoolCommunity #MakingMemories #ElmsRoad #SwartzCreek #ExcellenceAtElms
❤️Meet Mrs. Wiles❤️
We are so excited to introduce Mrs. Wiles, one of our amazing third grade teacher!❤️ She has been teaching for 21 years! She is also a Golden Apple Winner🍎 Mrs. Wiles makes such strong relationships that former students still stop at her door to greet her in the mornings and afternoons! We are lucky to have Mrs. Wiles at Elms Road!
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Worms at Work!
Our 5th graders became scientists during our Mystery Science lesson, “Do Worms Really Eat Dirt?” Students worked with partners to observe real worms, explore how they move, and investigate whether worms prefer wet or dry environments!
Through hands-on observations and discussions, students practiced making predictions, collecting evidence, and learning more about the important role worms play in our ecosystems.
Who knew worms could make science so exciting?!
#ElmsRoad #ExcellenceAtElms #SwartzCreek #Dragons #EwWorms #Science
🍂 Cooler Weather Is On Its Way! 🍂
As temperatures slowly begin to drop, we’re asking families to help students come to school prepared for the changing weather! 🧥🌬️
Please take a few minutes each evening to check the next day’s forecast and make sure your child has a jacket or sweatshirt for those chilly days. Cooler mornings can make a big difference, especially when students head outside for recess!
Family reminder: Please label your child’s outerwear with their name to help prevent lost items, and make sure they bring weather-appropriate clothing every day.
Helpful Tip: Make it a family conversation! Include your student in checking the weather forecast and talking about what they should wear for the day. This is a great opportunity to help children build independence and learn how to make choices that keep them safe and comfortable in different weather conditions.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students warm, comfortable, and ready to learn! 💙
✨ Meet Ms. C! ✨
Ms. C is one of our amazing Student Support Professionals (SSPs) who works in our WIN (What I Need) Room! 💙 She helps support students as they build skills, grow their confidence, and work toward success.
💙 Next up in our introduction series!💙
Meet Mrs. Lepage, our amazing school social worker, who many of our students know as Miss Quinn! 😊 She plays an important role in supporting our students’ social, emotional, and personal growth, helping them navigate challenges and feel successful both in and out of the classroom.
We’re so lucky to have her as part of our Elms Road Elementary family! 🐉💙
Students brought the story to life as they stepped into the role of pet adopters and gave their new furry friends a little extra love.
What a paws-itively wonderful way to celebrate a great book! 🐾❤️
#ElmsRoad #SwartzCreek #BecauseOfWinnDixie #SecondGrade #LearningIsFun
Keep an eye out! We will introduce her two awesome paraprofessionals!
#StaffSpotlight #ElmsRoadElementary
Throughout the school year, we’ll be introducing our incredible teachers and staff who work hard every day to support, inspire, and make a difference for our students. ❤️📚
Let’s be honest… our teachers and support staff are the ones who make the magic happen! 😉✨ From the classroom to the hallways to the cafeteria, they are the heart of our school and the reason our students continue to learn, grow, and thrive.
Be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook page as we spotlight the wonderful people behind the magic at Elms Road Elementary! 🐉💙 You won’t want to miss meeting the amazing faces that make our school community so special!
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