4th graders attended River Bend Nature Center today. They learned about outdoor survival by:
-building shelters
-using a striker to start a fire
-learning how to use a compass
Thank you, Miss Heidi, for visiting our classes this week to share about the Summer Reading Program at Van Horn Public Library.
Many thanks to Boy Scout leader Mr. McCauley for teaching our LEGO club builders how to create fast LEGO derby cars. The kids had a great time racing!
Huge shoutout to Pine Island PTO for their incredible support with the We Like To Move It Panther Run fundraiser! Students smashed the goal and turned Mr. Westphal into a human sundae on Thursday. Today, they glowed up with a fantastic glow run!
On Tuesday, Kindergartners celebrated the 100th day of school! We are 100 days smarter. Learning is our Super Power!
FEBRUARY is “I Love to Read Month!” Mrs. Yolch & Mrs. English’s class kicked it off with Principal Josh Westphal as their first Mystery Reader! They will be having surprise readers all month long.
On Friday afternoon third grade students displayed their instruments they made as part of their most recent ELA unit on Light and Sound.
Our lost and found is quite full. If your children are missing items, please encourage them to check the lost and found.
On Friday, Daisy, a therapy dog, came to visit 3rd grade students. Thank you John Fraley for sharing her with us!
Kindergarteners are learning about holidays around the world. Last week, they took a flight to Sweden to learn about St. Lucia Day.


















































