Exciting things are happening in Mrs. Eckelberry’s 4th-grade classroom! Students explored chicken embryology through a hands-on project and successfully hatched 8 chicks! A big thank you to Lynn Wolff and Agriculture in the Classroom for providing the materials that made this learning experience possible.
First grade had the best day at The Great Pumpkin Patch! So many smiles, pumpkins, and fall fun!
Welcome to the world of Secret Stories, superheroes! Mrs. Kreke’s class learned that letters aren’t just letters, they are undercover superheroes with secret powers! Last week, they uncovered the amazing powers of A, E, I, O, and U!
Fall Fun Day at TGS
Last Friday was full of energy and excitement! Our K–2nd grade students had a blast rotating through stations with fun relay races, while our 3rd–6th graders got their competitive spirits going during the Fall Fun Run. Check out our winners who are pictured in this post! What a great way to celebrate fall together!
Last Friday was full of energy and excitement! Our K–2nd grade students had a blast rotating through stations with fun relay races, while our 3rd–6th graders got their competitive spirits going during the Fall Fun Run. Check out our winners who are pictured in this post! What a great way to celebrate fall together!
The 1st Quarter TGS Student Council members surprised our staff with a Popcorn Bar in the teacher’s lounge! They’re poppin’ with appreciation for all the amazing things our staff do every day to make TGS such a wonderful place!
Fall Fun Day Reminder
Fall Fun Day will be held on Friday, September 26th from 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Students who wish to participate should have already turned in their permission slip and payment.
Students will not be allowed to stay for Fall Fun Day without a signed permission slip on file.
Dismissal Information (3:00 p.m.):
Parents/guardians should remain in their vehicles during pickup.
As cars pull into the North Circle Drive, drivers will provide the names of the student(s) they are picking up.
Staff will then radio for students to walk to their car.
For safety reasons, students will not be permitted to run directly to vehicles without checking out with staff.
We will have a clipboard and list organized by groups to check off students as they are dismissed.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and efficient. We’re looking forward to a fun afternoon!
Fall Fun Day will be held on Friday, September 26th from 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Students who wish to participate should have already turned in their permission slip and payment.
Students will not be allowed to stay for Fall Fun Day without a signed permission slip on file.
Dismissal Information (3:00 p.m.):
Parents/guardians should remain in their vehicles during pickup.
As cars pull into the North Circle Drive, drivers will provide the names of the student(s) they are picking up.
Staff will then radio for students to walk to their car.
For safety reasons, students will not be permitted to run directly to vehicles without checking out with staff.
We will have a clipboard and list organized by groups to check off students as they are dismissed.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and efficient. We’re looking forward to a fun afternoon!
Ms. Mette’s 4th graders are diving into the world of computer programming! Using block coding, they’re bringing robots to life, making them move, light up, and even talk. We love seeing our students use creativity and problem-solving to explore technology!
Our 4th grade scientists had a special visitor this week! Geologist Clint Beccue stopped by to share his knowledge, fascinating stories, and an incredible collection of rocks and fossils. Students loved getting a hands-on look at Earth’s treasures! A big thank you to Clint for inspiring our future geologists and to his wife, Jackie, for treating everyone with homemade rock candy.
Mrs. Tipton’s Kindergarteners and Ms. Buening’s 4th Grade Class had a very special day together. Our little learners lit up as they chatted about their favorite books, turned pages together, and built sweet friendships across grade levels. Watching our 4th graders lead with kindness and our kindergartners soak up every moment was PURE MAGIC!
Buddy Reading Time!
Mrs. Sandschafer's 4th grade students had a heartwarming visit with their kindergarten buddies from Mrs. Wendt's class! The 4th graders picked out picture books from our school library and spent quality time reading to their younger friends.
Smiles, stories, and new friendships were made. It’s what learning together is all about!
A HUGE thank you to American Fiber for their generous donation of earbuds to our TGS students!
Your support helps our students stay connected and focused in the classroom. We truly appreciate your commitment to our community and to student success!
Your support helps our students stay connected and focused in the classroom. We truly appreciate your commitment to our community and to student success!
Kindergarten classes celebrated Grandparents Day!
It was such a special afternoon filled with hugs, smiles, and memories. Our students were so proud to share songs, stories, and activities with their grandparents and special guests. Thank you to all the grandparents who joined us. Your love and support mean the world to our students!
It was such a special afternoon filled with hugs, smiles, and memories. Our students were so proud to share songs, stories, and activities with their grandparents and special guests. Thank you to all the grandparents who joined us. Your love and support mean the world to our students!
Mrs. Tarin’s class enjoyed their very first Read & Feed today! Students got comfy, dove into their favorite books, took AR tests, and snacked while they read. What a wonderful way to combine reading and fun!
Happy Dot Day from 1st Grade!
Our first graders celebrated creativity, courage, and making their mark on the world during International Dot Day! From colorful art projects to fun classroom activities, students showed how a simple dot can spark imagination and big ideas.
Our first graders celebrated creativity, courage, and making their mark on the world during International Dot Day! From colorful art projects to fun classroom activities, students showed how a simple dot can spark imagination and big ideas.
Mrs. Kreke’s class took time to remember September 11th. Students learned about the meaning of the American flag and even created their own flags to take home.
A special thank you to Grandma Probst for generously donating the supplies that made this meaningful activity possible!
A special thank you to Grandma Probst for generously donating the supplies that made this meaningful activity possible!
Our first graders are exploring math in a hands-on way with Cuisenaire rods!
These colorful blocks help students build a deeper understanding of numbers, patterns, and problem-solving. It’s exciting to see them learning through play, discovery, and creativity!
These colorful blocks help students build a deeper understanding of numbers, patterns, and problem-solving. It’s exciting to see them learning through play, discovery, and creativity!
Our kindergarteners had a blast in their Letter Parade! Each student created a special letter vest to wear as they proudly walked the hallways, sharing their ABC knowledge with staff and students. To top it off, they sang the ABC Song together, filling the halls with music and smiles. We’re so proud of their creativity and hard work in learning their letters! The video link is below.
https://www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=0A0hmiv-g8M
https://www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=0A0hmiv-g8M
A huge thank you to our TGS Student Council for funding this special project, and to one of our local Girl Scout members for completing her Gold Star Award project with us!
Thanks to her hard work and dedication, our crosswalk supervisors and students now have an amazing new pavilion at the crosswalk. We are so grateful for this lasting gift to our school community!
Thanks to her hard work and dedication, our crosswalk supervisors and students now have an amazing new pavilion at the crosswalk. We are so grateful for this lasting gift to our school community!
Mrs. Kreke’s kindergarten class turned letter learning into a hands-on adventure! They swapped pencils for shaving cream, making practicing names and letters both fun and memorable. It’s all about sparking creativity while building important skills!
TGS students will be bringing home a flyer today with details about the TGS Student Council’s 1st Quarter Fundraiser. If you’d like to show your school spirit and support the Student Council, you can find the flyer below to purchase T-Town apparel.
Thank you for supporting our students!
Thank you for supporting our students!
