Welcome to February!
This week we kicked off the first week of Black History Month! Our students are busy preparing for February 26th, the date of our Black History Month Talent Show. The theme of our celebration is "Honoring Our Past while Celebrating Our Future." Our students are researching people, events, and movements that have shaped American culture, politics, and life, with a focus on the incredible work of our African American brothers and sisters to make our country a better, safer, and more inclusive place. As they research the triumphs and challenges of our past, our students will let the information inspire a performance of their own. They might choose to sing a song, recite a poem, recreate a speech, or create a piece of artwork. They will present their work proudly at our virtual Talent Show on Microsoft Teams. Be on the lookout for your invitation!
In the meantime, take a look below for a sneak peak from 5th grade, as well as some local St. Louis performances and celebrations to kick off Black History Month!
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Reading Nook Ms. Evans' Reading Nook was hoppin this week as groups came to work with her on their sight words. This particular group of second graders showed off their amazing skills for me with such pride! | Virtual Hello Though we miss our virtual students being in the building with us, we love that we get to connect with them - literally and figuratively! | Water Fountain Repairs Thank you to our Buildings & Grounds team who has been working diligently on the complex pipe repair project for our water fountains. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated team that keeps improving our building! |
Reading Nook
Ms. Evans' Reading Nook was hoppin this week as groups came to work with her on their sight words. This particular group of second graders showed off their amazing skills for me with such pride!
Virtual Hello
Though we miss our virtual students being in the building with us, we love that we get to connect with them - literally and figuratively!
Water Fountain Repairs
Thank you to our Buildings & Grounds team who has been working diligently on the complex pipe repair project for our water fountains. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated team that keeps improving our building!
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Go Chiefs! Ms. Willard's Kindergarten class joined us in the office today for the afternoon announcement with a special twist in celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs going to the SuperBowl this Sunday! | Checker Champion Fifth grader Seth joined us in the office for an epic checkers tournament and he definitely taught us a thing or two about the game. |
Go Chiefs!
Ms. Willard's Kindergarten class joined us in the office today for the afternoon announcement with a special twist in celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs going to the SuperBowl this Sunday!
Checker Champion
Fifth grader Seth joined us in the office for an epic checkers tournament and he definitely taught us a thing or two about the game.
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