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Ms. Carr’s, Mrs. Dennis’, Ms. Shae’s, Mrs. Jeffery’s, Mrs. Willis’, and Mrs. Wolff’s classes enjoyed a spooky read-aloud by Mrs. Humerickhouse! #tongienation #usd464
Mrs. Coia's students completed their unit on Animal Classification by researching an animal of their choice and constructing a diorama of its habitat! #tongienation #usd464
Kendall and Georgia from Mrs. Wolff's fourth grade class purchased Class Photographer with their Howl Dollars from their class reward menu. Mrs. Wolff's students can earn Howl Dollars by being prepared to learn, following the expectations, having integrity, being kind, working hard, and staying safe! #tongienation #usd464
TES and TMS teachers attended their first in-person session of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) this week! Teachers must complete the two year course and score 80% or above on the final assessments in order to earn the Seal of Literacy from the Kansas State Department of Education in order to renew a professional teaching license. Amanda Albert and Kris Styes, TES Instructional Coaches, teach the LETRS course for USD 464! #tongienation #usd464
Preschool students enjoyed their first visit from the Tonganoxie Public Library for storytime! Students enjoyed several pig-themed stories, books, and songs. Lots of giggles were heard all around! #tongienation #usd464
📸 Friendly reminder, Picture Day is almost here! TES students will smile big on Sept. 25—just a few days away! Check SchoolStatus Connect for more info!
🏃♀️🏃♂️ TES 3rd–5th graders, get ready for the free Fun Run with the THS Cross Country team! Sept. 30 @ 4 PM behind TES/TMS. Classes race for the grade-level crown + champion’s certificate! Check your SchoolStatus Connect messages for the registration link!
Second grade students in Mrs Dombeck's art room are experimenting with different painting techniques and tools to unlock their painting studio! They'll have access to watercolor crayons and pencils this year! Parent Access: https://www.artsonia.com/connect/4X4NWWHB #tongienation #usd464 #TAB
🎉🏈🤍❤️ Homecoming Spirit in 4th Grade! ❤️🤍🏈🎉 Our fourth graders showed their school pride last week as we celebrated Homecoming 2025! From big smiles to lots of spirit, these kids were excited to cheer on the Chieftains! 💪📣 #tongienation #usd464 #tes
TES Math Cadre teachers discuss homework in preparation for the next meeting at Greenbush! Math Cadre teachers represent TES at monthly Greenbush meetings and bring back information to staff to improve math teaching and learning.
Third grade teacher Becky Pisani leads her students through their daily math fluency drills! #tongienation #usd464
Braves Support Period (BSP) is up and running at TES! Students have been practicing routines and expectations with their teachers over the last two days and lessons will begin soon. Miss Albert's group of 1st and 4th/5th graders played a game of "quiz-quiz-trade" to get to know each other a little better today!
Locks, Lights, Out of Sight! TES students and staff completed their first Lockdown drill of the year last week as part of the Standard Response Protocol. These drills provide valuable practice in how to respond to potential threats and give us the opportunity to review our building safety procedures. Thank you to Officer Kopp from the Tonganoxie Police Department for her support! #tongienation #usd464
Kinders have been learning about nursery rhymes and fables in class. They got to see The Tortoise and the Hare come to life yesterday, thanks to our very own Mrs. D; "Crush," a six-year-old, 31-pound tortoise; and Crush's handler, 2014 THS alum Tyler! 🐢🐇 Crush and Tyler came to victory for the second year in a row! #tongienation #usd464
Mrs. Tinberg's first grade class loved Storytime with Mrs. Humerickhouse in the library. Thank you for making the library a fun place to be! #stelleluna #tongienation #usd464
