Central Elementary 2nd Grade
After a unit on Animals in Winter Mrs. Winkoff's 2nd grade class at Central Elementary in Portage did an experiment using the Blubber Glove. Students used the blubber glove in a bowl of ice and cold water and used another bowl with no glove. The students were able to experience how blubber keeps animals warm in cold weather climates.
Central Elementary Wins First Place in MathBowl
The Math Bowl held at the Portage high school on Monday, Feb. 29th, at 5pm. Central Avenue takes first place coached by Patricia Bell and Vanessa Mayfield.
Jones Elementary
On Tuesday, March 1st, the entire state of Indiana started the I-Step test. Jones Elementary decided to get their students ready with style. Students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Student Council spent Monday afternoon decorating the entire school. Encouraging messages could be found on the windows, sidewalks and in the hallway as students were inspired to Rock the I-Step while walking the red carpet. Mrs. Doty, the Jones' principal, wanted to do something fun to inspire the upper grade students and to get them in the mind set to do their personal best.
Kyle Elementary
Kyle had their annual talent show with lots of support from the students parents and teachers. The teachers also performed a dance to a mix of music.
Myers 2nd Grade
All 2nd grade students received a beautiful stuffed animal to read with at the beginning of the year, courtesy of United Way. Each day during our silent reading and buddy reading times, students are allowed to hold their reading buddies and/or read to them. They have really loved having them each day to go to during reading time. Thanks you United Way!!!
Myers Bingo Bash & Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Students at Myers Elementary School participated in Bingo Bash, a celebration for students having earned perfect attendance for the second trimester. Students collected AR books as prizes. Pictured here are third graders: Tyler Overton, Logan Labno, Maceo Jackson and Jedediah Byrd.
In honor of Dr. Suess and Read Across America Day, Mrs. Erin Krenkel's third graders, at Myers Elementary, read the story, Fox in Socks. After reading the story, they showed off their crazy socks.
Saylor Elementary
Miss Filipidis' Kindergarten class made oobleck today. Oobleck has properties of both liquids and solids. You can slowly dip your hand into it like a liquid, but if you squeeze the oobleck or punch it, it will feel solid. The name oobleck comes from the Dr. Seuss book, “Bartholomew and the Oobleck.”