Seedling Mile Update Sept 1,2024

August has flown by and we welcome in September! We have been in school together for 11 days and starting to roll into our routines! All students were assessed in their reading, comprehension, and vocabulary skills through the DIBELS assessment last week. They will take their MAP math assessment this week. These beginning of the year assessments help us see where our students are and meet them where they are to help them grow in their academic journey.

Congrats to these lucky five who got drawn on Wednesday as our week two winners! We had 878 tickets passed out in one week. Wow! Keep it up Wildcats!

The third and fifth graders got to spend the day at the State Fair on Wednesday. They had a great day together!

Grand Island Senior High Girls Basketball Staff and GIYB are excited to introduce, the bi-annual event, of the elementary school tour “on-the-go” clinic. These clinics will be hosted at all 13 local elementary schools. You are welcome to sign up to all of them or come for a few. The skills we will be working on are ball handling, rebounding, defense on and off the ball, lay-ups, set shooting, shooting on the move, finishing through defense, pivots, screens, and the LOVE for the game. If your daughter is in grades 2nd-5th please sign them up. If they have a ball, they can bring it!!! Join us! Sign up here…

The first one is at Seedling Mile on Tuesday, September 3rd from 3:15 - 4:45.

The fifth graders will be starting Safety Patrol this week They will be shadowing Mr. Mejia at the crosswalk to help kids cross safely. Please keep an eye out for them as you drive through.

Reminder there is no school tomorrow on Monday, September 3rd due to Labor Day or Friday, September 20th for teacher plan and prep day.

Our pictures are on Friday morning. We have not received any information or packets on that yet. As soon as we get them we will get them to you!

Outside the Southwest entrance of the school is an old newspaper holder. It has books in there. Students and families are welcome to take any of these books home to read.

Seedling Mile is so fortunate to have such an active and engaged PTA group. They are preparing for some fun events this year! I encourage you to attend a meeting. They will meet the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 in the library! The first meeting is this week on September 3rd.

You can contact me anytime. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you!

My email address is kewemhoff@gips.org

I am committed to building relationships and empowering others to achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and open communication. By creating a safe and supportive environment, I encourage individuals to take ownership of their work, make informed decisions, and continuously learn and grow. Through this approach, I aim to build a cohesive team that is motivated, engaged, and equipped to tackle complex challenges and achieve remarkable results.