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 . . .
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If I Owned a Robot
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 . . .
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The Tooth Fairy’s Tooth Collection
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 . . .
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We Love Green Eggs and Ham!
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 . . .
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Kindergarten Round-Up Scheduled
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. . . .
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Mrs. Vanderpool and Ms. Brown's Kindergarten Reached 100th Day of School!
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, . . .
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I have a dream
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 . . .
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We’re As Unique As A Snowflake
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 . . .
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If Santa Retired. . .
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 . . .
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Oh no! Rudolph’s nose has stopped blinking
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 . . .
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Fifth Grade Students’ Distance Learning Project
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 . . .
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Students Collect 2000 Items for Food Drive
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 . . .
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Mr. Lofts Visits Preschool
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 . . .
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Barack Obama's Inauguration Observed
Fifth Graders witness history
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 . . .
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Obama or McCain?
Elementary Students Vote
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
. . .
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Local Celebrity Jams for 5th Grade
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 . . .
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Special Guest Star
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 . . .
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Global Learning for 3rd Graders
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.
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Curriculum Guides (K-5)...
...Northeast Elementary School
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
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Helping Your Child Become a Better Reader
Practicing Sight Words at Home
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 . . .
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Fun Websites for Summer Reading
Free Reading Games Songs, and Activities
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.
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