TES teachers attend their LETRS training! The LETRS course, taught by TES Instructional Coaches Amanda Albert and Kris Styes, meets the new state requirement that elementary teachers complete a structured literacy course. During the two-year course, teachers learn about proven scientific strategies to teach students to read. Albert and Styes, trained by LETRS, are Local Certified Trainers and provide instruction to USD 464 teachers who need to earn the required certification. Teachers are required to attend in-person sessions, read course materials, and participate in online instructional sessions. Teachers must also take a series of assessments and pass each one with at least 80% proficiency to earn their Science of Reading seal from the State of Kansas.
Mr. Van's woodwinds got in one more class together on November 21 before Fall Break!
Students in Mrs. Schartz’s class at Tonganoxie Middle School created detailed farm dioramas to represent different types of farms. This aligned perfectly with the Tonganoxie Elementary kindergarteners wrapping up their own farm unit. The timing worked out wonderfully—the middle school students were able to visit and present their dioramas, giving the kindergarteners a hands-on opportunity to connect their learning to real examples. It was a meaningful and engaging experience for both groups!
Over the last week, TES has been adding turkeys to the Flock of Thanks! Staff members have been writing down people and/or things they are thankful for and adding them to the flock. It's been so fun to watch the turkeys multiply through the week! TES is a thankful bunch! 🦃
Kindergarten teachers just dropped a sneak preview of tomorrow’s Tattoo the Teacher showcase, and it is EVERYTHING. Get ready, TES!
Mrs. Fox's and Mrs. Douglas' classes have been working on following recipes this November. Today a student brought a recipe from home to share! We all worked together, and the cookies were delicious!
Mrs. Marxen's three year old pre-k students are doing some hard work! They have been practicing "turn and talk" with a partner and sharing which foods help their bodies to grow strong. Using partner talk helps them to practice social skills and listening while thinking hard! 😊
Students can buy temporary tattoos (2 for $1) and choose which teacher to “tattoo.” On Nov 20, teachers will proudly show off their new “ink!” 💪 All proceeds support teacher needs within our building! 🩷
We are excited to announce our student self portraits that will be on display at Grounded Coffeehouse for the month of November starting today! Each art teacher selects two artists from each grade level. Students selected by Mrs. Dombeck this year are:
Aspen Columbus - 5th Grade~Maize
Jerry Barnett - 5th Grade~Schaecher
Ella Jeffery - 4th Grade~Wolff
Eli Cleavinger - 4th Grade~Willis
Lucy Beach - 3rd Grade~Kruger
Cash Owens - 3rd Grade~Pisani
Emmila Howlett - 2nd Grade~Wenger
Ethan Howlett - 2nd Grade~Ingram
Stella Sanchez - 1st Grade~Ast
Rhett Crowell - 1st Grade~Smith
Lucy Hilliard - Kindergarten~Spencer
Ethan Schilling - Kindergarten~Spencer
We are excited to announce our student self portraits that will be on display at Grounded Coffeehouse for the month of November starting today! Each art teacher selects two artists from each grade level. Students selected by Mrs. Lawson this year are "
Ruby Ast- Kindergarten~DeKeyser
Kayson Terrell - Kindergarten~Lamb
Andi Robinson - 1st Grade~Carr
Wyatt Hoeksema - 1st Grade~Deters
Ashtyn Hartford - 2nd Grade~Barnes
Jameson Newton - 2nd Grade~Barnes
Geneva Hayes - 3rd Grade~Lang
Luka Eastes - 3rd Grade~Albrecht
Miranda Cottingham - 4th Grade ~Carr
Bryce Lickteig - 4th Grade~Carr
Becca Howlett - 5th Grade~Euler
Easton Anderson - 5th Grade~Euler
Mrs. Tinberg's class needs your help! Mrs. Tinberg adopted a calf through the wonderful Discover Dairy program and voting has opened to vote for America's Favorite Calf, now through Wednesday, Nov. 5th! Their calf is from Rottinghaus Holstein Farm in Seneca, KS! Her name is Cary and she is adorable!! 😍🐄 We need your help and support with voting and simply sharing this post to get her all the votes to WIN America's Favorite Calf and receive a special care package! Her students even made posters of Cary! ❤️ Vote for Cary now at https://www.discoverdairy.com/vote/
