Mrs. Laing Wins Grant

This week, we were notified that 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Laing was awarded a grant from Explore Learning.  This grant allows 35 students to use the Reflex: Math Fact Fluency online program.  Reflex is individualized to each student so that they are only working on learning the facts that they have not mastered.  It is game based so the students really enjoy using the program and it is based on documented research.  Mrs. Laing's class will be using Reflex in their classroom to improve student fact fluency.  We are also encouraging these students to use this program at home.

Storyteller Visits PGE!

Today, storyteller Dr. Michael Lockett visited the students at PGE.  He did two presentations for us - one for grades 3 and 4 and the other for grades kindergarten through 2.  During his presentations, he shared songs (while performing on his dulcimer) and many different stories.  He did an outstanding job with vocal effects and had all of the students participating in the stories that he was telling.  The staff and students really enjoyed Dr. Lockett!

A special thank you to Mrs. Franseen for organizing Dr. Lockett's visit to our school!

Make and Take Night at PGE

Last Thursday, November 6th, PGE students and their parents were invited to our Make and Take Night. This was an opportunity for families to spend quality time together making activities to support their learning at home.  Families that attended had a lot of fun and received free books to take home.  Two families also won a Thanksgiving feast door prize.  These were compliments of the PGE Staff.

 

Honoring Our Heroes

Each year, Veteran's Day is a day set aside to honor and pay tribute to all of America's past and current veterans for their service to our country and the numerous sacrifices they've made and continue to make.  In honor of this day, we asked families to decorate stars with information regarding any family members or friends they would like to honor for their past/present service. These are displayed on our wall in the Multi-purpose Room throughout the month of November.

We also had some veterans come to classrooms today and speak to our students about their military service. A special thank you to Mr. Phillips and Mr. Engelman for sharing their stories and showing us pictures and equipment that they used while in the service.

As a school, we would like to say thank you to all of our veterans.  We appreciate your service to our country!

Students Collect for Gigi's Playhouse

The PGE students did an outstanding job collecting coins for Gigi's Playhouse.  Overall, the students collected  $1374.32!  That is $104.27 more than last year's collection.  Ms. Lough's class collected the most per student, collecting $18.98 per student.  Mrs. Winebaugh's class was in 2nd place, collecting $11.66 per student.  Way to go PGE Students!  Your generosity will make a difference for all at Gigi's Playhouse!