6th graders are continuing to learn more about the different systems of the body. Right now they are learning about the circulatory system, including blood, blood vessels and the heart.
After learning what makes up blood (plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets) the students made a model using corn syrup, red hots, mini marshmallows and cookie sprinkles to represent what is all in their blood.
The students then had to draw their models, labeled all the parts and described the function of each part.
Next up they are going to be learning how the blood moves through the chambers of the heart and to the lungs.
Way to go 6th Grade!
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The High School's Life Skills Class came over to East Elementary to do a peer activity group.
Students spent some time together frosting and decorating cookies.
Seeing our older students form relationships and do activities with our younger students is so great.
We have some great student leaders in our district.
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The district computer science team participated in their first workshop with NewBoCo last week.
They dove into the Computer Science standards and worked on how teachers can implement these things into their everyday context areas.
Teachers had fun learning and trying out these devices. We are excited to see how these things will be used in our classrooms.
#leadon #orabs #technology
Our Intro to Industrial Tech class was able to visit Rosenboom in town to learn more about what they do at Rosenboom on a day to day basis as well as learn more about the different careers that are available at Rosenboom.
Thank you to Rosenboom for offering this opportunity for our students!
The second graders are finishing a unit on different roles they can have in their homes, at school, in their community, and in the future.
As a culminating activity they spent some time cleaning up the grounds around East Elementary as a form of community service.
Way to go 2nd Grade!!
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Mrs. Vogel’s class visited Old Jerry McVreeman’s farm last week.
They got to feed the animals, rode on tractors and had a snack in the grain bin!
It was a great day for the kids to experience and learn a little but more about farm life.
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Your supper plans before the game Friday just got easier!
Join us this Friday for the Project Prom tailgate supper from 5:30-7:00 pm at the football field.
All proceeds go towards Prom 2023.
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This week at Sheldon Community School District
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1st Grade Students had a reward day on Friday for their great FAST Reading scores this fall!
As students arrived to their classrooms, they received their ride bracelet and a set of Mickey or Minnie mouse ears. Students spent their day full of Disney themed learning activities.
Students went on a virtual tour of all the Disney world parks, played Disney Trivia, sorted Disney nouns, helped Buzz Lightyear shoot down alien attackers in a math subtraction game, practiced spelling with Lightning McQueen's letter lot, and students helped the 101 Dalamations escape Cruella in a heart word reading dash.
Such a fun reward day in 1st grade for their hard work and focus on their tests!
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Congratulations to our football team!
State football playoff T-shirt order forms will be coming home with your child.
You can also use this link to print off and turn yours in.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ns6Ae0TjZozleOdICjQ8mWpvo7qHKAry/view?usp=sharing
**Orders are due Tuesday, October 11 by noon**
The 8th graders have been focusing on proportions in math class.
They did an application activity where they tagged "fish" in an effort to find the number of fish in their “Lake”.
Students were able to better see and understand proportions through this activity.
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Kindergarten students have been working hard to learn and understand their numbers.
Students have practiced writing, counting, using numbers to represent the days of the month and how many days of school we have had.
The students are also starting to get the basic understating of adding to and taking away from numbers 1-10.
Great work Kindergarten!
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Dr. Driggs and Dr. Hoogland, two optometrists from Sheldon, came in and did vision screening for our East Elementary students today.
We appreciate Dr. Driggs and Dr. Hoogland for taking time to do this for our students.
#leadon #orabs #eyecare
The 4th graders at East Elementary have teacher read aloud time throughout the week.
They are currently listening to their teachers read the book, "Out of My Heart" by Sharon M. Draper.
Teachers take time to add read aloud time into the day to help model and improve reading skills such as reading with expression and fluency for their students. Reading aloud to students, no matter the age, can help them grow a love for reading. #leadon #orabs #reading
The Sheldon High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes is very excited to be helping to distribute/fill boxes for Operation Christmas Child!
Their goal is to fill at least 120 boxes, this goal is 5 more boxes than they filled last year. They are asking for your help in reaching their goal!
A rough estimate is the cost to fill a box is around $25. In addition there is also a suggested $10 donation for shipping.
If you are interested in helping them reach their goal, contact Mr. Letsche (see image for email information) There are instructions inside the boxes as to what things can and cannot go in the boxes. Also, information about age appropriate gifts.
DUE BACK TO THE HIGH SCHOOL November 11.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Our Sheldon CAPS program is hosting a partnered Chamber Coffee with the Sheldon Chamber and Development Office. The CAPS members will be at this event to explain the purpose of CAPS and what they can do to help the local businesses in our community.
The coffee will be on Friday, October 21st, at 9:30-10:30 on the top floor of the Sheldon City Hall, in the community room.
This will be a come and go event with coffee and light food, but we do ask that you send an RSVP email to christian.jongerius@sheldonschools.com so we can prepare for food.
This is a great opportunity for the community to come see what the CAPS program is all about.
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Happy World Teacher's Day to our teachers at Sheldon!
We have an amazing staff that goes above and beyond to help our students succeed, have fun, learn and be safe while they are in our buildings.
Today and EVERYDAY, we thank you!
Our High School Life Skills 2 class has been diving into how to form friendships and communication to help form new friendships.
The class did a joint lesson with Village Northwest Unlimited in town. They spent the class period painting pumpkins with residents of VNU. Our students and the residents of VNU were able to practice communication skills that can help form friendships with new people!
This was as much fun as it was a good learning experience for everyone involved!
#leadon #orabs
Miss Sidney from Siouxland Agriculture in the Classroom, visited the second grade classrooms this week.
She taught the students about foods grown and produced in Iowa. Miss Sidney comes monthly to our second grade classrooms to teach our students more about agriculture.
We look forward to seeing her each month!
#agriculture #orabs #leadon #2ndgrade
The AM and PM Preschool classes took a field trip to Solsma's Pumpkin Patch today!
Our students got to peel flint corn to see the different colors that corn can be, we even found one that was orange and black for the Orabs!
Students also got to walk through the patch, learn how pumpkins grow and change colors, learn about the different types of pumpkins, touch some pumpkin vines and pick out their own little pumpkin to take home with them.
Preschool had such a fun day at the Pumpkin Patch!
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