Preschool

The last two weeks of school are being spent discussing summer weather, favorite outdoor activities, and ocean and beach creatures. This last week will be spent building friendships and soaking up our last few days having fun!

Kindergarten

Kindergarten students enjoyed showing the future Kindergarten students around the classroom this week 

First Grade

Although our field trip was canceled, our week was still exciting. Another student passed their math facts; our bluebirds laid 5 eggs; and we played with Pluffle.

Mrs. Platt’s first-grade classroom really enjoyed the Read-a-thon day this week. The students got to take some books and sit around the room and quietly read. This was a great way to get in some silent reading and was relaxing for the students. 

Second Grade

Second graders had a Read-a-thon this week! 

Third Grade

Third graders had the opportunity to ask 4th graders questions to ease their minds about the next school year.

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

5th graders had the opportunity this week to visit the middle school and meet some of the teachers they will have next year. It was a fun visit!

STEM

1st graders tried to design umbrellas that would not be blown away by the wind. They tried to make them more like trees. They learned that trees and umbrellas can be similar, but one blows away much more easily in the wind.

3rd graders learn all about pollination and bees this week. Students used model flowers and bees they made to practice pollination and see firsthand how bees help plants.

STEM Student of the Week: Declan Canzoneri

Declan is a hard-working student who always sets an example for others. He strives to do his best. He can be found being engaged in STEM in all the many places it shows up here at Van Buren. Congratulations, Declan, for all your hard work and for always doing the right things!