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Northeast Inclusive Preschool

By Brenda Kness | Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The preschoolers have been busy entertaining lots of new friends. Accordionist, John Zibert and his wife came to visit us and he brought his new red accordion.  He played several polka songs for us and we got to dance to the “Chicken Dance”.  He told the children that an accordion is also called a “squeeze box” because he . . . read more Feedback

 

If I Owned a Robot

By Becky Cobb | March 10, 2010

Here is a creative writing project by Mrs. Cobb’s first grade reading class.  Enjoy!   If I owned a robot, he would make me supper and buy me a red PSP. By: Trey Groves   If I owned a robot, she would . . . read more Feedback

The Tooth Fairy’s Tooth Collection

By Becky Cobb | March 10, 2010

February was Dental Health Month, and after completing a unit on teeth Mrs. Cobb’s first grade class wrote what they though the Tooth Fairy does with the teeth she collects.   I think the Tooth Fairy collects teeth and plays . . . read more Feedback

We Love Green Eggs and Ham!

by Paula Fleury | March 8, 2010

Mrs. Fleury’s and Ms. McFall’s first grade class celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday by dressing up like the Cat in the Hat.  We read, “Green Eggs and Ham” and then made the famous green eggs and ham creation in our . . . read more Feedback 1

Kindergarten Round-Up Scheduled

March 3, 2010

Kindergarten Round-Up for kindergarten children who will attend Northeast Elementary in the fall, will be on Friday, March 26, 2010, from 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. for students with last names beginning with A-L and from 12:30 - 3:30 P.M. . . . read more Feedback

Mrs. Vanderpool and Ms. Brown's Kindergarten Reached 100th Day of School!

February 4, 2010

        Mrs. Vanderpool and Ms. Brown (student teacher) helped students with learning activities to honor their 100th day of school.  Throughout the week, students wrote their numbers by 1's, 2's, . . . read more Feedback

I have a dream

By Becky Cobb | January 22, 2010

After studying a unit on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the students were asked to tell what their vision was for the future of the United States of America. My dream is for everybody in the hospital to get better. Belle Simpson My . . . read more Feedback

We’re As Unique As A Snowflake

By Mrs. Cobb's First Grade Class | January 15, 2010

As a winter token our classroom friends, Mrs. Keith and Mrs. Evans made each of the students their very own snowflake to decorate.  The snowflakes were very elaborate and each was different.  The students were given sparkling gems . . . read more Feedback

If Santa Retired. . .

By Becky Cobb | December 11, 2009

After reading the book, Santa Claus Forever written by Carolyn Haywood, the first graders, in Mrs. Cobb’s class were given the following writing assignment. If Santa retired, who they would want to take his place and why they would . . . read more Feedback 2

Oh no! Rudolph’s nose has stopped blinking

By Becky Cobb | December 11, 2009

It’s such a pleasure to listen to the creative expressions of our young author’s in first grade!  The students were given a situation and had to problem solve, but could not use a flashlight!  Are you curious?  We hope . . . read more Feedback 1

Fifth Grade Students’ Distance Learning Project

November 23, 2009

           Mr. Mahnken’s fifth grade students recently participated in a distance learning project.  Greenbush instructor, Lisa Blair, lead the students in two projects, the first . . . read more Feedback

Students Collect 2000 Items for Food Drive

November 23, 2009

Northeast Elementary students collected over 2000 items recently to donate to the Arma United Methodist Church.   Read the full Morning Sun article by clicking on the link below.  Also, enjoy the photo gallery of the . . . read more Feedback 1

Mr. Lofts Visits Preschool

By Brenda Kness | October 13, 2009

Mr. Gary Lofts was a special visitor in the preschool classrooms.  He showed the children how to create pictures by using basic shapes and crayon rubbings.  He showed the children pictures of the big mural he has painted here in . . . read more Feedback

Barack Obama's Inauguration Observed

Fifth Graders witness history

by Steve Mahnken | January 21, 2009

Mrs. Miller's and Mr. Mahnken's fifth grade classes were able to witness history today. The two classes converged for a luncheon in Mr. Mahnken's room and discussed and watched the 44th president being sworn in.The fifth graders did . . . read more Feedback 1

Obama or McCain?

Elementary Students Vote

by Steve Mahnken | October 28, 2008

Mr. Mahnken's fifth grade class had the opportunity to participate in Kids Voting Kansas on Tuesday, October 28th. The ballot machine was manned by Mrs. Ales, a former teacher here at Northeast. The mock voting is taking place Tuesday . . . read more Feedback

Local Celebrity Jams for 5th Grade

by Steve Mahnken | September 22, 2008

Local singer/songwriter Shane Duling put on a concert for the fifth grade on September 5th.His songs can be heard on local stations as well as live at almost any venue around the area. Shane is a self-taught guitar player who loves to jam . . . read more Feedback

Special Guest Star

by Steve Mahnken | September 16, 2008

Mr. Mahnken's reading group had a special guest perform for their class last Friday. Mrs. Norma Hiatt awed  the students with some specially selected tunes on her violin/fiddle, and her cello. The students had been reading the . . . read more Feedback

Global Learning for 3rd Graders

By Jeana Kotzman | September 10, 2008

Let the Work Begin   If you don’t have it-make it!  Third graders at Northeast Elementary School were busy with their first major project of the school year; paper mache’ globes.  . . . read more Feedback

Curriculum Guides (K-5)...

...Northeast Elementary School

by Randy Rivers | July 6, 2007

The State of Kansas Curriculum Standards that our staff are expected to teach at each grade level may be viewed by clicking on the links below:   Kindergarten:     Reading Math . . . read more Feedback

Helping Your Child Become a Better Reader

Practicing Sight Words at Home

by Donna Fleury | October 12, 2006

    Sight words are the words that appear frequently in reading and make up the majority of all written language.  Many of these words cannot be sounded out (examples:   the, what, was, one, come, there, where . . . read more Feedback

Fun Websites for Summer Reading

Free Reading Games Songs, and Activities

by Donna Fleury | May 18, 2006

This summer you can have fun playing computer games and improve your reading skills too.  We have visited some of these websites in class.  Now you can practice at home. read more Feedback

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