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Fredericktown Elementary

Family Newsletter September 27, 2024

FredericktownElementary Family Newsletter September 27, 2024

Principal Message

Hello, Families!

Next week is the start of October and many exciting events at Fredericktown Elementary! Our students have been practicing since the start of school for Grandparents Day celebrations. Mrs. Overholt and the students have a musical treat that is sure to delight our grandparents.


Family Fall Adventure Night will be hosted by the Fredericktown Education Association and the Fredericktown Elementary PTO. Additional information has been sent home with students. It is sure to be a night filled with fun, crafts and memories. During this event our school book fair will be open.


I'm looking forward to seeing you all next week.


Stay curious and keep reading,


Gina Sackman

Principal, Fredericktown Elementary School

Grandparents Day

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

  • Fifth Grade at 9:30
  • Fourth Grade 10:30

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

  • Second Grade at 9:30
  • Third Grade at 10:30

Thursday, October 3, 2024

  • First Grade at 9:30
  • Kindergarten at 10:30

Important Dates

  • Scholastic Book Fair October 1-4.
  • Grandparents Day October 1st through 3rd (see schedule above)
  • Fifth Grade to YES Theater production to see Eric Paton-World Class Taiko Drummer, October 2nd
  • Family Fall Adventure Night Thursday, October 3rd 4:30-6:45
  • Fourth Grade to YES Theater production to see Ballet MET, October 4th

Adventures in Learning

Music

Third Grade students are reviewing their solfege signing with So, Mi and La and learned a silly bean bag game called "Plainsies Clapsies". They had to sing while they tossed the bean bag different ways without dropping it on the floor! (Pictured is Mrs. Holt's class)

First Grade students have been exploring high and low pitches by singing, moving and listening to music. We have also been learning how to play the rhythm sticks with a steady beat. (Pictured is Mrs. Perrine's class).

All elementary students have been getting ready for our annual Grandparents' Day events. Each grade level will start off the event by singing a song for our grandparents. Pictured in the Principal's message is Mrs. Short's class rehearsing on stage.

Grandparents: We can't wait to spend time with you next week!

STEAM

We have been very busy in the STEAM room learning the scientific method and the engineering design process!

Kindergarten STEAM

Kindergarten did science experiments to test which objects sink and float. We also practiced drawing and following directions without giving up!

First Grade STEAM

First grade did a science experiment called Chromatography to see what makes up a color in a marker. Then, they used their art skills to turn it into artwork.

Gifted

Exploring the power of words and language with Frindle

3rd grade reading students have been exploring the life of Nick Allen, an inquisitive 5th grader who attempts to create a new word by challenging veteran teacher Ms. Allen in Andrew Clements Frindle. Students have also been studying vocabulary words that have been used throughout the book, and have been answering discussion questions.

Reading is an adventure to a new land...

4th grade reading students adventure into a land beyond the wardrobe in C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe." These students read about the adventures of four siblings as they navigate the White Witch, King Aslan, and talking beavers. They have been answering challenging discussion questions and most recently have been acting out scenes by performing a "Reader's Theater."

5th grade reading students join ten year old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen in 1943 Copenhagen in Lois Lowry's Number the Stars. Students have been answering questions, discussing the text with peers, and most recently have been working on an enrichment project where they deepen their knowledge of the Holocaust.

Local Support Making a Difference

FT Precision Inc. held a school supply drive and made a generous donation to our school.

Additional donations of school supplies from the following:

Interchurch Social Services of Knox County

St. Paul Lutheran Church-Bellville

“Kindness is stronger than iron bars.” ― Margaret George

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