
Our 4th graders are buzzing with excitement as they dive into the world of coding with Bee Bots!
In this engaging coding instruction, our young learners are not only having a blast but also developing valuable computational thinking skills.
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Paige Weber*
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East Elementary will be inviting their students and staff to participate in the holiday dress up days starting next week (December 18-22)
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Kindergarten learned about Gingerbreads this week. They have read many different stories about Gingerbread Men, girls, and Ninjabreads too. They even went on a hunt for their cookies, as they were taken by the fox. They enjoyed decorating and then of course eating them.
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All smiles at East Elementary today!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student,
Gerardo Vieyra*
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All smiles at East Elementary today!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Gerardo Vieyra*
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First grade is focusing on non standard units of measurement in the month of December. Students had some fun measuring their desks and partners with markers!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Paige Weber*
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East Elementary students in first through 4th grades performed their Winter Concert for a gym full of family and friends last night at the High School. The students did such a great job!
Great work East Elementary students!
Thank you to Mrs. Davis for preparing these students for their performance.
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Reminder: The East Elementary Concert is tomorrow evening (Tuesday, December 5) at the Sheldon High School.
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At East Elementary, we believe in the strength of small-group learning. It's an opportunity for our students to engage more closely with dedicated teachers, fostering a supportive environment for growth and achievement.
*Image made by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Paige Weber*
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Little Orabs Preschool is reaching for the stars this week as our little learners dive into the wonders of space!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Lizeth Cabrera-Bautista*
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Small groups, big ideas, and endless possibilities in 4th grade Math!
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Save the Date for the East Elementary Winter Concert
December 5 - Grades 1-4 Concert, 6:30pm HS Gym
Please note the date, time and location!!
There was a typo when the district calendar was printed!
What to wear
Please have your musician dress up for this event.
Concert Format
Students will meet at 6:00pm the night of their concert. A high school classroom will be assigned for each section to use as a homebase. This will be where you can drop off and pick up your child. This is also where they can keep their hats and coats.
All students will all perform in the gym for one BIG concert!
*Image made by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Carlie Westra*
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Kindergarten students at East Elementary created macaroni necklaces along with Native American headbands and vests. They got to wear them for their day of Thanksgiving fun!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Lizeth Cabrera-Bautista*
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Reminder there will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week for Thanksgiving Break.
Have a great break!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Landon Sietstra*
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East Elementary received their Blue Ribbon Award on Friday in Washington DC at the National Blue Ribbon Ceremony.
Congratulations again to East Elementary for being named a Blue Ribbon School and the positive impact you are making on our students.
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All smiles for snack time at Little Orabs Preschool!
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Layla Russel*
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2nd Graders at East Elementary completed a collaborative art project this week as a way to say thank you to all that have served.
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East Elementary Students were able to see a sneak peak of the Sheldon High School Musical, Skrek, today at the High School before the public showings on Friday and Saturday night!
Musical tickets are on sale now! All ticketing will be done online this year, but those wishing to attend may also come into the HS office to purchase tickets with a card.
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sheldon/tickets
When purchasing tickets, please make sure you select the correct day you would like to attend (Friday or Saturday).
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2nd-4th graders at East Elementary participated in a Book Mark Contest!
Students designed a book mark and then the winning designs were printed for the students in the library to use for the rest of the school year.
Winners in the picture include from left to right:
Vincent Day (2nd grade), June Schilling (3rd grade), and Skylar Hoekstra (4th grade).
*Image created by Sheldon High School Mass Media Student, Carlie Westra*
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Voting Day!
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