"Ready, Set, Go!" was certainly the theme of the week. Students weren't just racing for the finish lines on the track, they were finishing up all sorts of assignments, projects, swimming lessons, and of course Father's Day gifts, cards and personalized poems.
Kindergarten Fun Days were the official start to the track and field season at Stettler Elementary School. The little ones enjoyed participating in many events Monday afternoon: twister, triathlon, car derby, soccer challenge, kerplunk, parachute, mini golf, obstacle course and the Bouncy House. Whew! The Bouncy House was a particular delight! Students were wishing they could play on it all week. They proudly sported their participation ribbons and proclaimed it was the, "Best Fun Day in the Whole World!" Following all the excitement and exercise, the students savoured a frozen yogurt treat provided by the school council. Our little folks extend a big thank you to the school council for the treat. The support of the volunteer parents was greatly appreciated and helped make the day a super success. Thanks to all!
The students in Mrs. Lang's Grade 1 class have practiced many "Leader in Me" habits this year. In particular, practicing the habit of Putting First Things First may have helped them remember to return their library books on time. The class as a whole returned all their books each week more often than any other class throughout the school year. In doing so, they earned themselves a special treat: A pizza "Lunch with the Librarian!" Congratulations 1KL! All SES classes will have the same opportunity to win this special lunch with Mrs. Baltimore at the end of the next school year by bringing their books back to library class each week.
Mrs. Jackson's Grade 1 class enjoyed a tasting party to celebrate learning about the countries that their ancestors came from. They sampled foods from Poland, Ukraine, Germany, and Ireland. Yum, Yum!
Meanwhile, in Mrs. Sylvester's Grade 1 classroom, there was also a special party: A Ms. Spider Tea Party. It was a very unique tea party which Mrs. Sylvester's students will remember for years to come. Along with Ms. Limpert's Ice Cream Party last week, it seems there have been food and fun celebrations in all four Grade 1 classrooms lately. Yearend celebrations are certainly a sign of summer holidays being just around the corner.
All Grade 2 students and their teachers travelled by bus to historic Markerville on Monday, June 15 for their yearend fieldtrip. The weather cooperated and everyone enjoyed learning about the past. The Grade 2 students also finished swimming lessons this week which officially brought swimming lesson season to a close for this school year at SES.
Just as Mrs. Poapst had ordered, the weather on Thursday was almost perfect for the Grade 4-5 track meet. Thank you, Mrs. Poapst! The track meet started first thing in the morning and the students were busy all day participating in one event after another. The last race finished just as the dismissal bell rang in the afternoon. Perfect timing, perfect weather and wonderful parent volunteers. Thank you to all who helped make the day a big success.
The week was packed with so much activity, that by Friday afternoon everyone was exhausted and looking forward to sleeping late on Saturday morning. The last Saturday morning of the school year, one astute student reminded us. Where has the year gone? So with Father's Day gifts and cards carefully tucked in their backpacks, students wandered wearily homeward. Happy Father's Day, dads!