Today, our third graders had the pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Auernhamer, who shared her vibrant creativity with us! 🎉 She introduced the students to Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and guided them in crafting Model Magic skulls that they will paint next week. They also created stunning cow skulls inspired by the talented artist Georgia O’Keeffe! 🌼✨ We truly enjoyed Mrs. A's creative insights.
Introducing the 2024-25 Julesburg Elementary Student Council! We are excited to present this year's group of young leaders who are ready to make a difference in our school community. From organizing fun events to voicing your ideas, they are committed to making this year the best year. They are currently preparing to help with our annual dessert fundraiser AND will be supporting Cougar spirit by participating in the Homecoming Parade. Stay tuned for all of the amazing initiatives and activities they have planned.
Today was a fantastic day for our kindergarteners! 🎉 Mrs. A came in to guide an art project centered around line designs. The kids had a blast exploring their creativity! Thank you Mrs. A!!!
Our 5th graders took civic engagement to the next level by participating in mock elections today! 🗳️ It's amazing to see them learning the importance of democracy and making their voices heard at such a young age. The future is bright with these thoughtful, informed citizens in the making! #FutureVoters #CivicEducation #LeadershipInAction
Today was an incredible day for creativity! 🎨✨ Our kids had the opportunity to learn from an amazing guest teacher, Mrs. Auernhamer, who shared new art techniques and inspired their imagination. Vibrant colors filled the room as it was full of excitement and creativity. 🖌️👩🎨 Watching these young artists bring their ideas to life reminds us how powerful art is in expressing ourselves. Proud of our little Picassos in the making! 💫 #ArtClass #CreativeKids #GuestTeacher #YoungArtists #ImaginationInAction"
It has been a joy to begin teaching recorders to the 4th grade class! Their enthusiasm from day one has been electric. Today we practiced their stage presence as students chose from 3 different songs to perform in front of the rest of the class. The sky is the limit!
Students dove into the world of proportional reasoning through engaging computer activities! They practiced their skills by creating and identifying scale drawings. One activity provided immediate feedback, allowing students to check their answers right away! This instant response helped reinforce their learning and boost their confidence. Can you guess what the image is?
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade played a game called meteor ball. This is one of the elementary students favorite games to play.
Eight Freshmen Ag students attended the BIG Conference at NJC. They learned all of the aspects of FFA, everything they can expect on their years as FFA members and had a little fun doing it.
It was all about shadows in Mrs. Hansen's preschool class today! We started our investigation indoors, then took the fun outside for an exciting game of "shadow tag." We explored letter shadows and tried to identify animals by their shadow shape. The kids had a fantastic time learning while playing!
Today in science class, our third graders got hands-on with friction by playing table hockey! 🏒💨 They discovered how different surfaces affect the way a hockey puck glides. It was amazing to see their observations and excitement!
Earlier this week 24 FFA member competed in the Regional Range Judging competition in New Raymer. The students surveyed and evaluated 2 ecological sites to determine their stocking rate and have to identify 30 plants. We had 3 students place in the Bronze Category. Cooper Edson, Josh Palic, and Noah Harens received those honors as well as being the high 3 placers who determined our team score. The team finished 9th overall. We had several students that were really close to receiving awards. Now it on to the State Competition in October.
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FFA District 16 Officer interviews and selection took place during the BIG Conference held in Sterling. Congratulations to Claudia Rhoades for being elected Secretary and Cooper Edson for being elected to the Executive Council. Also, Owen Harris served as the Nominating Committee Chairman and announced the officer team during the conference.
Elementary and the seniors were working on their campaign posters for the mock election that will be coming in October.
Students are learning about noxious weeds that are in Colorado pastures and fields. We are identifying them, learning how to control them and the tremendous challenge farmers and ranchers face while trying to provide healthy food for Americans.
Today was an exciting day in Pre-K! We found a cicada during recess and couldn't resist diving into videos to learn more about them. The kids loved discovering the different sounds cicadas make!
Inspiring creativity in the classroom! Our third graders have begun drafting personal narratives by honing in on one small moment. They first rehearsed their stories by sharing with partners, fostering collaboration and communication skills
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