Elementary Photos
by Kellie Goodlet
North Platte Elementary's Pictures
2011-2012 School Year-
3rd Grade's Solar System- Third grade has been learning about the solar system. This year the students made projects at home and brought them in to create this solar system. The students and parents really went all out to make this an amazing project!
1st Grade Turns 100!- This year the first graders dressed up as if they were 100 years old for the 100th day of school. The students looked great!
Kindergarten Gingerbread Hunt- The kindergarten classes read a number of different versions of The Gingerbread Man all week and compared/contrasted them. At the end of the week the classes all made gingerbread men. When they went to bake the gingerbread men, they escaped out of the oven! The gingerbread men left clues throughout the school as to where they could be found. Thanks to the problem solving skills of the kindergarten classes each gingerbread man was found and returned to the rightful owner. The students enjoyed the hunt, but they enjoyed decorating and eating their cookies even more!
Grandparents' Day- Our students had a wonderful time at Grandparent's Day this year! We had a wonderful turn out. Thank you to the PTA for organizing such a wonderful day!
1st Grade's Johnny Apple Seed Day- To celebrate Johnny Apple Seed's birthday the 1st grade read books about Johnny Apple Seed and enjoyed several apple activities.
Apple Day- Each year our Living History has a special day for our Kindergarten classes! The students always enjoy the projects and activities Living History sets up for them!
Elementary Spirit Week- The students really enjoyed Homecoming this year. We had Spirit Week here at the elementary. On Friday we were able to go and watch the parade! GO PANTHERS!
2010-2011 School Year-
Winter Concert- This year the Winter Concert had many students, family, and friends in attendance. The students performed several different songs with their grade level. What a wonderful way to start December!
Kindergarten Gingerbread Hunt- The kindergarten classes read a number of different versions of The Gingerbread Man all week and compared/contrasted them. At the end of the week the classes all made gingerbread men. When they went to bake the gingerbread men, they escaped out of the oven! The gingerbread men left clues throughout the school as to where they could be found. Thanks to the problem solving skills of the kindergarten classes each gingerbread man was found and returned to the rightful owner. The students enjoyed the hunt, but they enjoyed decorating and eating their cookies even more!
Veteran's Day- Each year we celebrate Veteran's Day by going to the high school for a special celebration. The elementary students perform a song for the veterans. We also show support and thanks by waving flags during each branch of the military's song.
Third Grade Native American Projects- The third grade did a wonderful job on their Native American Projects this year. The students were asked to build a replica of a Native American home. Parents worked with their child to complete this project at home. All of their hard work paid off! Take a look at just a couple of the excellent projects!
Third Grade Fieldtrip to Kauffman Stadium- The third grade had a wonderful time on their fieldtrip to Kauffman Stadium this year. The students took classes over communication arts, math, and science. They then took a behind the scenes tour of the stadium.
Literature Day- Everyone has a great day during our Literature Day! The students dress up as their favorite character from literature. It is always fun to see what they come up with each year!
1st Grade Pumpkin Day- Each year the Living History has special events for each grade level. In first grade they get to have Pumpkin Day. The Living History has all sorts of fun hands on activities for the first graders to enjoy!
Preschool goes to Pumpkins Etc.- The Preschool enjoyed a day at Pumpkins Etc.
Homecoming NPE- Homecoming this year was so much fun. We had spirit days here at North Platte Elementary! We were even able to have a pep rally and attend the parade! This is sure to be a homecoming the students won't soon forget!
Swing Dedication- This year North Platte Elementary added a new swing set and additional fall mats to the new playground installed last year! The students have enjoyed all of the new the equipment! A dedication was held on September 17th to thank everyone that played a role in making the new swing set and fall mat possible. We would like to once again thank Platte County Parks and Recreation, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, North Platte PTA, and the numerous volunteers. Thank you for your part in making North Platte a wonderful school!
Grandparents' Day- Everyone had a great time this year at Grandparents' Day! The students preformed for the grandparents. Then the grandparents were invited back to the classrooms for cookies and lemonade. The students enjoyed showing their grandparents their school. Thank you to everyone that made Grandparents' Day 2010 possible!
Panther Pals- North Platte has started the Panther Pal program this year. FFA students from the high school are mentors for students in grades 1-2. This program is sure to be beneficial for both the high school students and the elementary students that are involved. They will have several meetings this year, including a tail gate party!
Art To Remember- Art To Remember is a program that is sponsored by the Art Department and Art Club. It is an unique opportunity for kids to get their art work published on merchandise that is wonderful for gift giving. Some of the proceeds cover speciality supplies in the Art Department. So this program directly benefits the children. Art To Remember also cover learning objectives within the assignment. The nice thing is that we produce original, personalized art work that cannot be replicated! This a thoughtful gift! Thank you for your support!
August 2010- North Platte Elementary students have already been hard at work! Take a look at these pictures to see everything from Kindergarten's "Hickory Dickory Doc Clocks" to 3rd grade's life cycle observations!
2009-2010 School Year-
Panther Park- We have new playground! Take a look at some of the photos from our ribbon cutting!
Literature Day- The students had a great time this year at Literature Day.
First Grade Pumpkin Day- Living History had Pumpkin Day for the first grade. We really appreciate Living History.
Veteran's Day- Each year we go to the high school to help celebrate Veteran's Day and to thank our local veterans.
Second Grade Field Trip to the Circus- This year second grade went to the circus!
Third Grade Native American Projects- Third grade wrapped up their Native American Unit by having students construct a Native American home with the help of their parents and write a report at school. They really did a nice job!
Kindergarten Thanksgiving and Turkeys- Kindergarten sang at the PTA meeting and had their Kindergarten Thanksgiving celebration. They have also been busy making some turkeys with their parents.
2008-2009 School Year
Elementary Homecoming Photos- Each year we show some school spirit by having spirit week and Homecoming pep rally! Everyone has a great time!
Elementary Grandparent's Day- Grandparents and kids alike look forward to our annual Grandparent's Day! The kids get to show their grandparents around their classroom, enjoy lunch with them, and sing a song or two from music class!
NPE Literature Day- We had some fun Literature Day outfits this year! The kids get to dress up like their favorite literature character and enjoy a party planned by the room parents!
Veteran's Day- Each year we load up the buses and head over to our annual Veteran's Day assembly at the high school. We enjoy the chance to get to honor our local veterans by wearing red, white, and blue to add to the festivities. The students also sing songs!
First Grade Science Day- Living History- Our Living History has a special day for each grade level. First grade learned a lot this year during their Science Day!
Second Grade- Habitats- Second grade is learning about habitats. Students were put into groups of two to construct a habitat in a shoe box. The students used various materials to complete their project. Some used cutout pictures, cotton balls, sand, and construction paper.
Third Grade- Simple Machines- Third grade wrapped up their unit on simple machines by experimenting with some! Each student had the chance the chance to explore different simple machines by rotating to centers within the third grade classrooms!
Valentine's Day Party- Fun was abundant at our Valentine's Day parities! Room parents planned each classroom's party and they were all a huge success!
