Our Educator of the Week is Hillsdale Elementary 2nd grade teacher Liz Evans – a well-versed teacher who “brings out the best in in everyone.” Here’s how one paraeducator described Miss Evans: “I'm not sure how many years she's been teaching, but she just gets better every year.” “It's not all about numbers for her; she's more interested ...
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Educator of the Week – Trish Sargent
Our Educator of the Week is second grade teacher Trish Sargent, who "goes out of her way to help both children and staff at Fremont Elementary." ...
Quotation Bee puts new spin on classic word competition
With two winners already established, the tiebreaker round for third place in the Second Grade Quotation Bee at Beehive Elementary came down to a phrase by author Mark Twain: “A person who won’t … " Can you correctly finish the quote? This was the style of competition for Beehive Elementary students in the school’s second annual event where ...
Second-graders go caroling to elderly neighbors
It’s become a tradition for second-graders at Crestview Elementary to bundle up and march through the neighborhood this time of year to bring some extra holiday cheer to elderly residents. It’s a caroling scene unlike any other – dozens of young students filling driveways and sidewalks singing songs in unison to overwhelmed neighbors who stand ...
Customer Service Star – Keeping everyone informed
This week’s Service Star goes to Calvin Smith Elementary second grade teacher Rachel Jensen. Here’s what one delighted parent had to say about her: “Mrs. Jensen goes above and beyond by sending 1-2 emails weekly to parents. I appreciate the communication so much.” "My son loves being in her class!” Is there someone you know who deserves to be ...