1st grade pumpkins

Lots of fun pumpkins in first grade! Just look at the creativity.

Pumpkin Patch

Kindergarten pumpkins! Lots of unique designs and faces.

Math Facts Finisher!

Lam is the latest Math Facts in a Flash finisher. Way to go, Lam!!

New Student Council Room Rep.

Congratulations to Keaton! He will be replacing Isaiah as the room representative for 5P. We are glad to have Keaton join us on the Student Council, but sorry to see Isaiah move to another school.

2nd grade students build a tepee

Second grade students enjoyed learning how to build a tepee. Do you know what a lacing stick or lifting pole is? How about the number of times they circle the tepee with buffalo rope to secure the poles? Just ask a second grade student ~ they have "hands-on" building a tepee experience!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=48e02w_uTpY

Technical Difficulties

I'm not sure why the Reflections video is not working! So sorry!!

Reflections video

Reflections video ~ The video is 3 minutes, and although it is homemade, it shines with FAE stars! For more information about Reflections, go to the FAE website http://www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/fae. Click on 'parents' and then click on 'PTA news'. Reflections dates to remember: Monday, October 26 ~ return registration forms to classroom teachers; Friday, November 13 ~ entries are due to the office; Friday, November 20 ~ Reflections PTA Art Show at FAE. The video takes a few minutes to load ~ thanks for your patience!

Playin' Pink

Although the lynx volleyball team didn't come away with a win tonight, they should be extremely proud of the message they shared with the fans! They announced that over 500 pink t-shirts were sold between the two schools and about $2000 would be donated for breast cancer research.

I think it's awesome that two high school teams could come together in the spirit of competition & support such a wonderful cause. You continue to make me proud to be a lynx fan!

Wearin' Pink ~ Volley for a Cure

The Brandon Valley Volleyball team is promoting Breast Cancer Awareness during their volleyball match with the Watertown Arrows tonight. Both Watertown and Brandon Valley sold pink t-shirts to help support the cause. The kitchen crew and staff members wearin' pink!

I will have my camera along tonight to capture the plethora of pink! GO LYNX!

More lunch time winners!

These students had their names drawn for "give away" items during National School Lunch Week. Lots of fun all week long!

Roller skating fun!

146 people roller skated last week! Lots of fun was had by everyone there ~ whether they skated, played games, ate food, or watched the action.

Hokey Pokey fun!

Two Additions for Math Facts in a Flash!

Way to go, guys! Alex and Mason just finished their Math Facts program!

National School Lunch Week

We are enjoying an All Star lunch week here at Fred Assam Elementary. On Wednesday, children wore their favorite sports clothes to school. It was neat to see all of the various teams represented! On Wednesday, there was a drawing for a new soccer ball and foot ball. Kaija and Luke were the lucky students to have their names drawn! Also happening during this special week, as students pick up their lunch trays some of them have a sticker on them. This simply means that they get an additional item for their lunch that day! What fun we have every day!!
"Thanks" to Gay (Nutrition Director) and the kitchen staff at Fred Assam Elementary for the terrific food ~ and extra fun this week!

Mileage Club

Many students are walking faithfully during their morning recess for the Mileage Club. "Thanks" to the numerous moms who volunteer their time to punch walking cards so that students can earn a bracelet and tokens. Many walkers had a peppy pace today

due to the cool temperature.

You Just Never Know . . . . .

No two days are ever the same in an elementary school. This proved to be true again today! During the morning recess, a first grader was walking during mileage club and his shoe flew off. No big deal, you say? Well, the shoe landed in the storm drain located in the bus parking lot. With many giggles and squeals ~ by Barb and myself, we removed the man-hole cover, located the shoe, and removed it by using a six-foot pole with a tennis ball on the end!! Put two women together and you just never know what we can accomplish!
The shoe was returned to its owner ~ and all is quiet on the home front . . . for now!

Floppy Cat author visits school

Kari Kay, author of Floppy Cat, (www.floppycat.com) visited Fred Assam Elementary School today. She based her children's book on the life of her real cat, Floppy, who was born with a balance problem. She is using his trials as a metaphor for the differences children are prone to spot. Floppy enjoyed his life. Never letting his challenges stand in his way of having fun.
Her tips for children include: * keep your head held high at all times; * don't let challenges hold you back from doing or getting what you want; * figure out what you want and go for it and be willing to learn new things; * believe in yourself! use your uniqueness to move forward in life; * stay positive! look for the good in every situation.

Information will be sent home with students on Wednesday on how to purchase a Floppy Cat book and/or CD. Kari Kay will also autograph each book that is ordered. Be sure to visit the Floppy Cat website!! Thanks, Kari Kay and Floppy!

Student Council classroom representative

Meet Samantha ~ she is the classroom representative from Mrs. Jones' third grade class. Congratulations, Samantha!

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

What a pleasant surprise I got when I opened my e-mail! Rylee's mom sent a message out that KDLT did a story on their family for Down Syndrome Awareness Month. I missed the television run ~ but could find the story at http://www.kdlt.com/news/1011n1.html. Be sure to check it out! Carin ( Rylee's mom) also promotes New Directions ~ a Down Syndrome Association in Sioux Falls. Next year, Carin will take over as director of the buddy walk.
We are so glad to have Rylee in our Fred Assam Elementary family! Rylee is pictured here with her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Feenstra.

3 day week-end

Just a reminder ~ NO school on Monday, October 12. Staff report for in-service and work day. Children return to school on Tuesday, October 13. Enjoy a 3-day week-end! The forecast says a chance of snow . . . I'm sure hoping it's wrong!!

Student Council room representatives

3rd grade classroom representative from Mrs. Bisbee's classroom is Nikki. Mrs. Jones' classroom representative is Samantha. She was absent today ~ her picture will be posted next week. Congratulations!!

Student Council room representatives

4th grade classroom representatives ~ Felicity from Mrs. Reiter's classroom and Shanley from Mrs. Scholten's classroom. Congratulations!!

Student Council Classroom Representatives

5th grade classroom representatives: Isaiah from Mr. Peters' classroom and Hope from Mr. Woodle's classroom. Congratulations!!

Student Council officers

2009 - 2010 Student Council officers: Max - 4th grade ~ Vice-President; Mason - 5th grade ~ Treasurer; Carter - 5th grade ~ President; Sarah - 5th grade ~ Secretary; Kaylee - 5th grade ~ Reporter.
Congratulations to all of the candidates! I am very proud of all the candidates for taking the initiative and having the courage to run for an office. You are all winners in my book!

More Kindergarten pictures

Kindergarten visits the Fire Truck!

Mrs. Feenstra's morning kindergarten class visits the fire truck! It was really big! Brandon's Fire Department came to Fred Assam Elementary to talk about fire safety to all kindergarten and first grade students.

Student Council candidates

These students are running for Vice-President. They are 4th graders this year and the person elected to this position will automatically move to President as a 5th grader next year.
Front row: Addison, Bailey, Kaitlin, Brooke, Kennedy; back row: Zach, Paige, Austin, Tyana, Erika & Max. Missing from picture: Otban. Good Luck, students!!

Student Council candidates

It's unusual to elect a 5th grader as President but because this is our first year, these 7 students feel that they are ready to be the 1st Student Council President for Fred Assam Elementary! (Vice-President moves from 4th grade to 5th grade President automatically)
Showing their leadership skills: Emmett, Keaton & Cole in the front row; Joseph, Carter, Julia & Lexi in the back row. Good luck, students!

Student Council candidates

These 5th grade students are running for the position of Secretary. Good luck ~ Lexi, Taylor & Sarah!

Student Council candidates

Candidates for Treasurer: Lam, Kayla, Mason & Anthony
Good Luck, students!

Student Council candidates

Running for Reporter: Rylee & Kaylee Good luck!!

Student Council

It's an exciting week here at Fred Assam Elementary School. 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be electing their Student Council ~ the first for our new school! 3rd graders can run for class representatives, 4th graders run for class representatives and Vice-President, and 5th graders are elected to the other offices such as Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, class representatives, and this year only - President. The newly elected Vice-President will move on to President next year. The students are allowed to put posters around the school. The posters are outstanding and very creative! I've included a few for you to view. Sorry . . couldn't include them all.

Book Fair

I would consider the Book Fair a huge success! There were many visitors over the last two days and lots of books, posters, pens, and pencils sold. "Thanks" to everyone who bought something at the Book Fair. Our library will receive many new books because of you! "Thanks" also to the many volunteers who planned, set up, and worked the Book Fair.