This month in the library, 3rd and 4th graders had a S.T.E.M. challenge to build a bridge that could withstand the weight of 21 toy elephants. 🐘
Each group had a different mixture of materials they could use. They had to use creative thinking and collaboration. Here are some of the successful bridges.
🎉Exciting news Sugar Creek families! We were named the #15 elementary school in Arkansas according to U.S. News and World Report. 🏆 Check out our school's page to see more.
https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/arkansas/sugar-creek-elementary-school-250912
🎉Congratulations to our October student of the month, Rory from Mrs. Smith's class, and our November student of the month, Ruby from Mrs. Jordan's class. These students displayed amazing effort, exemplary behavior, and respect for all at Sugar Creek and we are so proud of them. 🥇
Mrs. Carvell's kindergarten class got to be architects today. They used two and three-dimensional shapes to build homes for their stuffies.
🏛️What a fantastic end to 2nd grade's Ancient Greece unit. These young historians brought the stories they learned about to life in their dioramas. Then, they had their own "Olympic Games" where students competed in events just like they did in Ancient Greece! 🏅
🎃More Halloween fun!
🎃 Our teachers went all out in their group costumes! What a fun day! 🎃
Next week is "Strong Choices Week" and we will have a different fun theme for each day. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
🌷4th grade put their green thumbs to work at the True Colors Farm by PerspectAbility today. They planted hundreds of tulip bulbs!
Mrs. Looney's first-grade class is word building today. 🚧 That magic 'e' can be quite tricky, but these short vowel words are under construction. 👷♀️ Good thing they are wearing their safety gear!
Mrs. Blades' 4th grade dissected some flowers as part of their science lesson this week. Thank you, Matkins Flowers and Greenhouse for the flower donation!
Today starts Bike to School Week. Mr. Antuna will be out counting bikes this week to see how many students are taking on the challenge!
🎧🎸🎙🎵🥁 More "Rock Your School" fun!
Today was "Rock Your School" day and we sure did!! 🎸🎵🎙
Congrats to all of our ⭐ STAR ⭐students for this month!
Sugar Creek Patriots have school spirit! These kids sure had fun with crazy hair and hat day!
Today begins our Reading Bingo Challenge. 📚 All students (K-4) have the opportunity to read and complete 5 bingo boxes in a row for a prize. They will also get their picture taken for the Reading Superstar Board in the library.
Grown-ups, your job is to initial in a box (just one per day please) once it is complete. Students can bring their bingo to the library after completing a row for their prize.
Next week is Homecoming Spirit Week!
Mrs. Shetron's 3rd-grade class got to participate in a Book Tasting in the library today. They sampled different genres and added many new books to their reading "menu".
🔦 STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Meet Kelsey Leachman, our School Psychologist. This is her 8th year working in education. She loves to spend time with her family hiking and fishing. Mrs. Leachman loves how the staff at Sugar Creek care deeply about each student. We are so glad to have you! Welcome to The Creek!
