A picture flash of Storm Lake Elementary

Through out the day students are working in small groups.  These small groups to receive extra help in building skills taught in the classroom.

 8:00  A.M.  Fourth Grade math group in the library

 These students meet four days a week to practice math skills taught in the classroom.  

8:30 A.M. First Graders from Ms Wicks's room

These students are practicing poetry and reader's theatres in small groups to build reading fluency skills.

 2:15  Second Grade Students working using graphic organizers to communicate important ideas from a story.

Friday, September 30

Students Gather in the gym to participate in a Character Counts
 assembly Featuring Dan Wardell  from Iowa Public Television.

Dan Wardell uses a book to help teach the Pillars of Character

Part of the book is missing.
The students can help make the book whole again by demonstrating the Pillars of Character.

Dan Wardell released a chain from the Lochness Monster's heart
 each time a student with outstanding character was introduced.

Students were recognized for their outstanding Pillars of Character

Students were deeply honored to be recognized for demonstrating
the Pillars of Character throughout  the school day.

Poems in First Grade

I am a Snowflake - Mrs. Jenness's First Grade Reader's Theatre Performance

Reader's Theatres in First Grade

The First Graders from Mrs. Jenness's room have been learning about staying healthy and how to avoid germs.  Today during small group reading students performed reader's theatres for classmates.

Title I Parent Night at Storm Lake Elementary

• Parent night will be from 5:45 - 7:30p.m. on April 4th. 
  
• We are excited to have Dan Wardell from Iowa Public Television joining us for the event! 

• Plan to get moving with presenters from Buena Vista Regional Health Center in conjunction with our own health and fitness experts from Storm Lake Elementary.  They will share exciting new ways to keep moving this summer. 
  
• Learn more about the summer reading program with the Storm Lake Public Library.  You will also have the opportunity to sign up for a library card. 
• Discover more about the summer programs available at the Witter Gallery.

• Visit booths offered by local public service organizations

April 4th Title I Family Night

Save the date for the April 4th Family Night at Storm Lake Elementary School.
Dan Wardell from Iowa Public Television is scheduled to appear that night.  In addition to Dan Wardell's appearance you will have the opportunity to learn more about other topics of interest.  We are looking for parent suggestions at this time.  Please send your ideas to Michelle Huntress at:  mhuntress@slcsd.org