As part of their 100 Day Challenge, students in Mrs. Kreke’s fifth-grade math class took on a 100-piece puzzle! They did an amazing job collaborating and working together to successfully complete the challenge.
Students from Mrs. Meyer’s 5th grade class partnered with Ms. Kreke’s 2nd graders for Buddy Day, creating Valentine boxes and building connections.
Pizza, pasta, and polar animals made for a perfect combination! A big thank you to Joe’s Pizza for generously donating boxes to Mrs. Wilder’s 3rd grade homeroom. Students worked hard researching polar animals using multiple resources, then published their paragraphs and showcased their learning by creating polar habitat dioramas. It was “snow” much fun!
This week, kindergarten students explored weather and Earth science through hands-on learning and discovery!
Mrs. Eckelberry’s 4th grade class and Mrs. Kreke’s Kindergarten class shared exciting stories about Christmas and shared their favorite toy with their buddy.
We are grateful to the Rosalee Hinkle family for their generous contribution to our grade school library. Thanks to their support, new books have been added, and our students are eager to explore them!
Mrs. Willman’s class has been having snow much fun! Students enjoyed winter-themed learning activities that brought stories, creativity, and hands-on fun into the classroom.
After learning interesting facts about snowflakes, students in Mrs. Drees’ class showcased their creativity by designing snowflakes with marshmallows and toothpicks. What a fun and engaging hands-on activity!
Preschool Screening Information
2026 Preschool screenings will take place February 24–26 at the Sister Ethelbert Center.
Please call Amber Probst, TGS Secretary, to schedule a preschool screening for your child.
We look forward to meeting our future students!
2026 Preschool screenings will take place February 24–26 at the Sister Ethelbert Center.
Please call Amber Probst, TGS Secretary, to schedule a preschool screening for your child.
We look forward to meeting our future students!
Mrs. McClellan’s first graders enjoyed reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas and then teamed up to design their own sleighs! The challenge was getting them up Mt. Crumpit, and we tested how many presents each sleigh could carry. What a fun holiday activity!
The buddies in Mrs. Siemer’s 3rd grade class and Mrs. Willman’s 1st grade class enjoyed spending time together listening to the story Elf and learning how to draw Buddy the Elf. They also enjoyed singing some Christmas songs together!
Our 4th-grade students worked hard to deck the halls for the holidays, filling our school with creativity, teamwork, and festive spirit! We are so proud of their effort and enthusiasm. It truly makes our school shine this season.
The third graders will be participating in the Bikes for Books program sponsored by the Edgewood Masonic Lodge #484. This will take place in the 3rd quarter. Students will earn tickets for successfully passing an AR test on a book. In March, we will draw the winner, and they will win a bike. This is our 2nd year of doing this program. Thanks to the Masonic Lodge for giving us this opportunity. We can't wait to see how many books the 3rd graders can read in the 3rd quarter.
Mrs. Kreke’s students had a wonderful time building gingerbread houses at school. The classroom was filled with creativity, teamwork, and lots of holiday excitement. Here are a few of our masterpieces.
These first graders in Mrs. Mellendorf's class have spent the last two weeks completing a Gingerbread Unit in class. Their Reading curriculum story was "The Gingerbread Man," so they extended this unit and read many of the other versions of the gingerbread stories together in class. They then became the author/illustrator and created their own gingerbread stories, painted a gingerbread man and house, and this week will make an edible gingerbread house for a snack.
The student council hosted a staff Ugly Christmas sweater contest! The votes are in, and they voted Mrs. Waldhoff as the 1st place winner, Mrs. Habing as second place, and Mrs. Dayton as the 3rd place winner!
2nd Quarter Student Council hosted a staff surprise today in the form of an apple bar! Staff at TGS picked an apple, sliced it, and added some of the yummy, fun toppings that were provided. TGS is a SWEET place to learn and grow because of all the wonderful staff!
Christmas Week Dress-Up Days at TGS!
The TGS Student Council invites all students and staff to help spread holiday cheer by participating in our themed dress-up days next week! We can’t wait to see the halls filled with festive fun.
Dress-Up Schedule:
• Monday – Polar Express
Wear your coziest pajamas!
• Tuesday – Santa vs. Grinch
Pick your side, wear red or green!
• Wednesday – Christmas Vacation
Bring the tropical holiday vibes with Hawaiian gear!
• Thursday – Holiday Headwear Day
Show off your favorite holiday hats, headbands, or accessories!
• Friday – All Things Christmas
Go all out in your most spirited Christmas gear!
Let’s make it a week full of joy, color, and Christmas spirit at TGS!
The TGS Student Council invites all students and staff to help spread holiday cheer by participating in our themed dress-up days next week! We can’t wait to see the halls filled with festive fun.
Dress-Up Schedule:
• Monday – Polar Express
Wear your coziest pajamas!
• Tuesday – Santa vs. Grinch
Pick your side, wear red or green!
• Wednesday – Christmas Vacation
Bring the tropical holiday vibes with Hawaiian gear!
• Thursday – Holiday Headwear Day
Show off your favorite holiday hats, headbands, or accessories!
• Friday – All Things Christmas
Go all out in your most spirited Christmas gear!
Let’s make it a week full of joy, color, and Christmas spirit at TGS!
Congratulations to our TGS students who achieved a perfect score on last year’s English Language Arts state assessment! This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are so proud of you both. Your hard work and dedication truly shine!
What is The Morning Buzz?
It’s a weekly Friday gathering where all TGS teachers are invited to come together, share laughs, tell stories, and build connections beyond the classroom. It’s a simple, fun way for our staff to start the morning feeling supported, appreciated, and part of a team.
Today’s Buzz included a Little Debbie snack gift exchange, adding even more sweetness to our Friday!
We’re grateful for the positive energy our teachers bring to TGS every day.
It’s a weekly Friday gathering where all TGS teachers are invited to come together, share laughs, tell stories, and build connections beyond the classroom. It’s a simple, fun way for our staff to start the morning feeling supported, appreciated, and part of a team.
Today’s Buzz included a Little Debbie snack gift exchange, adding even more sweetness to our Friday!
We’re grateful for the positive energy our teachers bring to TGS every day.
