Goblins with Grandparents!! Save the date!
September is Deaf Awareness Month, bringing visibility to and awareness of the communication needs and unique identity of deaf and hard of hearing people. SMGS always strives to educate our bear family in ways to promote inclusivity. This month Mrs. Kincaid read to students books that illustrated how to sign so they could communicate with their deaf and hard of hearing peers. Also, a wall board with inspirational persons who have persevered with hearing loss. In Mrs. Rabe's classroom, Mrs. Long and Mrs. Frost assist a student during daily lessons.
Annual Family Activity Fun Night!
Next week is Spirit Week!!
Congratulations to Ayden Sullivan!! Ayden received a Pawsitive Call home for excelling and going above and beyond while working on his math problems today. Boy was Mrs. Espinoza impressed!! Building good study habits and concentration. Great job Ayden!!
Safe Kids Program
Chief Sid visited SMGS to talk about railroad safety and share the book "Clifford and the Railroad Crossing", of which each Kindergartner was able to take home a copy. The visit was sponsored by Pottawattamie County Health Department.
5th and 6th Grade Music Class
STEAM Stomp Rockets! 5th Grade
Sixth Grade Spelling Challenge
Mrs. Tillett made a surprise visit today to join the 3rd grade class on their adventure of determining where in the world we live! First, let's construct a globe. Kinda challenging, definitely messy, entirely fun!!
Mrs. Hammer's OT Group Activity
Mrs. Flax's Friday Family!!
Slime Edition
Family Reveal 2023!! When our new family members are revealed to their SMGS forever families! pictured: Kincaid's, Holiday's, Johnson's, Mulligan's, Hammer's , Rabe's, Shobney's , Strole's, and Marple's families!
Congratulations to Brent Poppelreiter and Hunter Heim! They both received a pawsitive call home from Ms. Rueger for their incredible classroom etiquette and willingness to help classmates and others. Way to go Brent and Hunter!!
Planetarium Exhibit
SMGS Students had the opportunity to view the stars--while the sun was out! The Volunteer Kansas Astronomical Observers shared their Planetarium Dome with the students where they learned about constellations, eclipses, and the planets.
September Calendar
SMGS had a special guest Wednesday. Miss Southern Kansas, Katelyn Andrist, came to visit with our students and share with us to her new book, "Becoming Confident". Katelyn visited with students encouraging them to be who they are and motiving them to Engage, Inspire, and Empower! Thank you Miss Southern Kansas!!
-a shout out to Little Apple Nutrition for the midday motivation beverages!
A Message from Nurse Melissa:
Hello! Please read the attached document regarding a recent increase in chickenpox within our community. If your child is exposed, you will receive notification via email/phone to review guidance. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Melissa Mitchell, BSN, RN
Kaw Valley Health Services
USD 321 Lead Nurse
Please see the USD 321 Heat Guidelines.
USD 321 Families
With the extreme heat this week, we are advising families who can, to come pick up their students from school rather than ride the bus. We understand that some kids sit on the bus longer than others and want to look after the safety of our students. For those who need to still ride the bus, we will have bottled water for the students as they get on. Please encourage your students to stay hydrated and to communicate with their bus driver if they do not feel well. Thank you for your help in this matter! Stay safe!