📖📚It’s Georgia Reads Day! 📚📖Even though our students are not at school today, they read and promoted literacy. In honor of Georgia Reads Day, please find time to read by yourself or a family member. #georgiareadsday
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Kinsley reading a library book.
Kenyon reading a library book.
Addison doing school work.
Ian doing schoolwork from home.
Are you ready for Red Ribbon Week? RRW is October 22-25. Can't wait to see your outfits. #thriveatthehive
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
October 22-25 is Red Ribbon Week - Tuesday is Superhero Day. Wednesday is Crazy Hat/Hair Day. Thursday is Camo Day. Friday is PINK out Day.
Georgia Reads Day is tomorrow! Join Malcolm Mitchell and Georgia Public Broadcasting on Monday, 30, 2024 at 10:00 am. Send any photos of your child(ren) watching the rally to csisneros@polk.k12.ga.us by Tuesday. Livestream Link: https://www.gpb.org/georgiareadsday
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Georgia Reads Day! Join Malcolm Mitchell and Georgia Public Broadcasting for a Reading Rally on Monday, 30, 2024 at 10:00 am. Send any photos of your child(ren) watching the rally to csisneros@polk.k12.ga.us by Tuesday. Livestream Link: https://www.gps.org/georgiareadsday
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3 months ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Congratulations to our August MINDSET Winners! Mr. Honore and Mrs. Turner always have a positive mindset and we are very grateful to have them both at Van Wert! We are proud of you!! #thriveatthehive #mindsetmatters #makeithappen
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Van Wert Elementary School August Mindset Winners, Mr. Honore and Mrs. Turner! Congratulations!
Thank you to all the families who participated in our at-home potato activity! I am always amazed by the creations and ideas you come up with. We had 90 entries this year! Thank you for your support!! To see all entries visit our FB page. #potatobookcharacters
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
A collage of the potatoes turned in for our Potato Book Character at-home project. Potatoes include a kitty potato, potatoes with braile behind them, starfish potatoes, Clifford potatoes, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom potato, potatoes with bridges, Couch potatoes, and more.
A collage of the potatoes turned in for our Potato Book Character at-home project. Potatoes include Diary of a Whimpy Kid, The Hungry Caterpillar, Dog Man, Fish Potatoes, Lion Potatoes, Wolf Potatoes, Pete the Cat and a Baseball Potatoes, and more.
A collage of the potatoes turned in for our Potato Book Character at-home project. Potatoes include Diary of a Whimpy Kid, Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat, Pete the Cat, Sharks, Charlotte's Web, Alice in Wonderland, Rainbow Fish, and more.
Last week in the library, we read the book "Maybe Something Beautiful." The illustrator, Rafael Lopez, uses vivid illustrations to tell an empowering story of community engagement. We discussed ways to improve our community and created murals for the library.
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
After reading "Maybe Something Beautiful," Mrs. Lane's class decorted a mural for the library.
A class watching "Maybe Something Beautiful" on GetEPIC! before creating their own murals.
A second grader showing the librarian her mural she created from "Maybe Something Beautiful."
Kids from Ms. Williams' class creating a mural after reading "Maybe Something Beautiful" in the library.
Kids from Ms. Williams' class creating a mural after reading "Maybe Something Beautiful" in the library.
Ms. Williams' class watching a read aloud video of "Maybe Something Beautiful" this week in the library.
A first grade class creating a mural for the library after reading reading "Maybe Something Beautiful" in the library.
Cooper creating his own mural after watching "Maybe Something Beautiful."
Three 2nd graders working on their personal murals after watching "Maybe Something Beautiful."
Two 2nd graders working on their personal murals after watching "Maybe Something Beautiful."
Mrs. Carver's kindergarten students are learning about apples and trying new apple snacks! #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Picture is of a girls trying an apple snacks. Mrs. Carver's kindergarten students are learning about apples and trying new apple snacks! #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
Picture is of a boy trying an apple snack.Mrs. Carver's kindergarten students are learning about apples and trying new apple snacks! #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
Picture is of a boy trying an apple snack.Mrs. Carver's kindergarten students are learning about apples and trying new apple snacks! #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
Picture is of a boy trying an apple snack. Mrs. Carver's kindergarten students are learning about apples and trying new apple snacks! #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
Picture is of a boy trying an apple snack.Mrs. Carver's kindergarten students are learning about apples and trying new apple snacks! #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
Picture is of a girl trying an apple snack.Mrs. Carver's kindergarten students are learning about apples and trying new apple snacks! #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
Picture is of a girl trying an apple snack. Mrs. Carver's kindergarten students are learning about apples and trying new apple snacks! #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
Our 3rd grade students have been working on the distributive property using cereal and Twizzlers! #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Lucy working on her math and distributive property with multiplication.
another student working on her math and distributive property with multiplication.
another working on her math and distributive property with multiplication.
JoJo working on her math and distributive property with multiplication.
another student working on her math and distributive property with multiplication.
Angelo working on her math and distributive property with multiplication.
Presley working on her math and distributive property with multiplication.
another student working on her math and distributive property with multiplication.
🛎⛈IMPORTANT - WEATHER UPDATE🛎⛈ Based on conversations with state and local emergency management agencies regarding the incoming inclement weather from Hurricane Helene, Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 will be Learn-from-Home days for all Polk School District campuses. Please refer to communication channels from your student’s respective school/teacher for guidance and expectations regarding assignments. A decision related to extracurricular activities/sporting events for Friday and Saturday will be announced at a later time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but will always make decisions in the best interest of our students and staff, keeping safety our first priority. Thank you for your continued support and stay safe.
3 months ago, Polk School District
Hurricane Helene
⛈WEATHER UPDATE⛈ As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff, we are continually monitoring updates from state and local emergency management agencies on the anticipated effects to our area from Tropical Storm Helene. The latest briefing indicates that school district operations could be impacted for Thursday and/or Friday. In an effort to help you best plan and prepare, we will provide an update regarding any potential delays or cancellations after 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25. We appreciate your understanding and continued partnership.
3 months ago, Polk School District
Weather Update
Ms. Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Ms.Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. the boy is trying the butter with a cracker after shaking it.
Ms.Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. the boy is shaking the mixture together.
Ms.Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. the girl is shaking the mixture together.
Ms.Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. the girl is shaking the mixture together
Ms.Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. the girl is trying the butter with a cracker after mixing it.
Ms.Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. the student is trying the butter with a cracker after mixing it.
Ms.Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. the girl is trying the butter with a cracker after making it.
Ms.Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. the boy is shaking the mixture to make butter.
Ms.Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. the boy is trying the butter mixture with a cracker.
Ms.Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. the girl is shaking the mixture to make the butter.
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3 months ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Rockmart Library October Schedule: https://5il.co/2x5sr
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
The Rockmart Library October Schedule
Monday Challenge Sept. 30: Georgia Reads Day #georgiareads Join Malcom Mitchell and Georgia Public Broadcasting for a Reading Rally on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00 am. Livestream Link https://www.gpb.org/georgiareadsday
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Georgia Reads Day is tomorrow! Join Malcolm Mitchell and Georgia Public Broadcasting on Monday, 30, 2024 at 10:00 am. Send any photos of your child(ren) watching the rally to csisneros@polk.k12.ga.us by Tuesday. Livestream Link: https://www.gps.org/georgiareadsday
After a discussion stemming from a book they were reading, Mrs. Morris' 3rd grade PEP students had a taste test with ketchup potato chips. These chips are only sold in Canada and have their own unique taste. They were approved by Mr. Z, who also gave them a try!
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Mrs. Morris and her student test tasting ketchup potato chips.
Mrs. Morris' students test tasting ketchup potato chips.
Mrs. Morris' students test tasting ketchup potato chips.
Mr. Z test tasting ketchup potato chips.
Mrs. Morris' students test tasting ketchup potato chips.
Reminder: Tomorrow is Picture Day.
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Tomorrow is Picture Day is September 18, 2024.
International Dot Day was yesterday. It is a day celebrated and inspired by the book, The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. Our students spent some time last week expressing their creativity while visiting the library. #InternationalDotDay #makeyourmark #DotDay
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Dot Day Poster
2nd grader with her dot day design
A cover of a book created by one of our 2nd graders.
2nd grader with her dot day design
2nd grader with her dot day design
2nd grader with her dot day design
A dog created from a dot by one of our 2nd graders.
2nd grader with her dot day design
2nd grader with her dot day design
A cover of a book created by one of our students.
Yesterday began the celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th and serves as a time to recognize the culture, history, and achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx community.
3 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Yesterday began the celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th and serves as a time to recognize the culture, history, and achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx community.
Yesterday began the celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th and serves as a time to recognize the culture, history, and achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx community. Poster with famous people on it.
Yesterday began the celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th and serves as a time to recognize the culture, history, and achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx community. library book display
Yesterday began the celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th and serves as a time to recognize the culture, history, and achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx community. Lunchroom display for this month.
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3 months ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL