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Congratulations Summer Readers!
Congratulations to our Middle School Summer Readers! Students were recognized last week for participating in the program and enjoyed a pancake breakfast. Great job! #schalmontpride Evan Fronk Krystal Koegler Desmond Lawrence Micah Lewis Miriam Pierce MJ Richardson
Halloween Fun in Ms. Edick’s Class
Fourth graders in Ms. Edick’s class welcomed family members into their classroom on Halloween for a special breakfast together! Students then enjoyed Halloween-themed activities like observing chemical reactions in mini-cauldrons, playing bingo, creating scratch art ornaments, and visiting the caramel apple dipping station! More photos
Spanish Halloween Fun in Grade 5
Our Spanish 5 seniors had fun visiting 5th grade classes for some Halloween-themed language fun! Seniors taught students basic vocabulary including numbers and colors while making a witches brew (sopa de bruja). They also learned vocabulary of ingredients like araña (spider), huevos podridos (rotten eggs), and huesos (bones). “I’m not sure who had more fun, …
Student-Athletes Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Schalmont is incredibly proud of our Fall Sports student-athletes for their tremendous support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October! Our Cheerleading, Football, Boys & Girls Soccer, Girls Swimming, and Volleyball teams came together, donned pink attire, and raised $820 at their games! #schalmontpride #BreastCancerAwareness #makingadifference
Pumpkins, Math & Art in Mrs. Bennett’s Class
Mrs. Bennett’s 4th grade students enjoyed a fun hands-on learning experience that combined pumpkins, math and art! Working together in collaborative groups, students first removed the seeds from the pumpkins and then used the seeds for different math exercises “Students were tasked with counting seeds and using their total for a review of word form, …
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1st Grade Storybook Pumpkin Patch Fun
First graders had a spook-tacular time mixing Halloween fun with their love for reading at this year’s Storybook Pumpkin Patch! From Pete the Cat to Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn, students let their creativity run wild as they decorated pumpkins based on their favorite books and stories. Families also joined the festivities, visiting classrooms to see the amazing …
Students Learn About Day of the Dead
Eighth graders had an amazing week learning about the traditions of Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a holiday where families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away. Teacher Ms. Gillberg explained students wrapped up the unit by putting their creativity to work by decorating skulls and pumpkins with vibrant …
Students Share How to Make Pastel Ghosts
Fourth graders in Ms. Edick’s class not only learned how to make pastel ghosts for a fun Halloween-themed activity but shared their knowledge with younger schoolmates! “Students created a ghost template, used oil pastel colors, and smudged the colors with a tissue,” explained Ms. Edick. “We invited Mrs. Cole’s first graders to our classroom and …