Our physical and occupational therapists have decorated their classroom door in a countdown style leading up to the holidays. We can't wait to see what surprises are revealed!
Over the past two weeks, our fourth graders have been diving into Mechanical Energy, exploring both Potential Energy (stored energy) and Kinetic Energy (energy of motion). To apply what they’ve learned, students are working in teams to design and build their own roller coasters! Each roller coaster must clearly indicate where potential energy is stored and where it is converted into kinetic energy as the golf ball travels along the track. Students have been collaborating, testing, adjusting, and using real engineering practices to bring their designs to life.
We wish our LEGO Vikes teams the best as they compete today in Clare!
Mrs. Cobb's 1st-grade class partnered with their buddies in Mrs. Cobb's 4th-grade class to create a "Tree of Thankfulness" to decorate the cafeteria.
Mrs. Moffit's students explored expanded notation with base ten block structures. Way to make learning fun!
Mrs. Nicholas's 2nd-grade class showed their appreciation for our kitchen staff this week!
Our 3rd graders get to visit the Ziibiwing Center to learn about the history, culture, and contemporary society of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan and other Great Lakes Anishinabek. The field trips are grant-funded through the Crawford AuSable Excellence in Education Foundation.
Students and staff participated in Walk and Roll yesterday morning. Thank you to everyone who participated. If you are looking to join us next time, we will be meeting at the Michelson Church at 0740 on December 3rd.
3rd- and 4th-grade students were FULLY ENGAGED in Mr. Rodney Page's performance this morning. Music is POWERFUL, COLORFUL, and crosses all abilities:)
High school choir/band students were paired with elementary students and shared this experience to kick off a year-long mentorship program funded by the Crawford Ausable Excellence in Education Foundation.
We all say THANK YOU for the opportunity!
High school choir/band students were paired with elementary students and shared this experience to kick off a year-long mentorship program funded by the Crawford Ausable Excellence in Education Foundation.
We all say THANK YOU for the opportunity!
Ms. Baerlocher’s 2nd-grade class wrote their own Frog Research Books as an end-of-unit project. Today, they eagerly shared their work with Mrs. Krey’s Kindergarten students!
Some grade levels choose a theme for our Halloween celebrations. 3rd grade chose the Seven Dwarfs!
Happy Halloween! GES staff celebrated with our annual Halloween themed door decorating contest. Congratulations to Ms. Laughton and the Paraprofessionals who won 1st place!
Mrs. Moffit's class had some Halloween blanket fort building and spooky reading in class today!
On Tuesday, Grayling Elementary School staff and some students wore pink to support breast cancer awareness. Mrs.. Strohpaul's class showed up!
Mrs. Mack's kindergarten class did a Mystery Science lesson on why birds lay eggs in the spring. Then they got to make their own bird nests. What fun they are having learning about the world around them!
Mrs. Heavner has introduced Computer Science into STEM through Code.org.
In first grade, they are focusing on drag and drop, the basics of programming. The drag-and-drop blocks represent real programming commands.
They also did some unplugged "happy maps." In this activity, students were introduced to an algorithm, which, in computer science, is a set of steps that solves a problem. They were able to do this by guiding a friendly orange cloud to a strawberry through a series of arrows. GES is excited to offer these opportunities to our students!
In first grade, they are focusing on drag and drop, the basics of programming. The drag-and-drop blocks represent real programming commands.
They also did some unplugged "happy maps." In this activity, students were introduced to an algorithm, which, in computer science, is a set of steps that solves a problem. They were able to do this by guiding a friendly orange cloud to a strawberry through a series of arrows. GES is excited to offer these opportunities to our students!
Next week is National School Lunch Week. As a reminder, all CASD students receive a free breakfast and lunch.
GES students showed their Viking spirit today! Thank you to ALL who dressed up throughout the week. Go Vikes!
It's National School Custodian Day and we are so appreciative of Mr. Josh, Mr. Bill, and Mr. Lee. They do a great job keeping our campus clean!
Today was Country vs Hip Hop!
