Atkins Elementary

Thank you to all who contributed to Socktober. Today we donated blankets, towels, nonperishable items, diapers, toiletries, and of course - SOCKS, to Atkins Food Pantry. We are thankful to help support our local Benton Community families!

Reading at least 20 minutes every day is an important skill for all learners.

Mrs. Galbraith has started the Animal Fitness Club Challenge with our students. How does the Fitness Challenge Work? Students are encouraged to participate in 30 minutes of physical activity outside of school OR one hour of practice/games for sports teams equals one box on the log sheet. The activity should elevate the participant’s heart rate for the entire time. In addition, each club level will also have a wellness challenge that students must also complete in order to complete a level and move onto the next. How should the exercise be recorded? Students record exercise and wellness challenges on log sheets. Students can get a log sheet at school from their PE teacher or from the office. Students should record the date of the activity as well as the activity they performed in the block. Grownups, make sure to sign the completed club forms before your student returns it.

Everyone had a great time at Breakfast Buddies this morning!

Thank you to the Benton Community PTO for managing a successful Breakfast Buddies.

3 year old preschool celebrated Halloween yesterday. They all had great costumes!

Our students got a taste of Cinderella, presented by Benton Theater. The performances start next week; call the High School to reserve your tickets!

More TWIN DAY photos!

Today we celebrated TWIN DAY for Red Ribbon Week!

Tomorrow is Day 2 of Red Ribbon Week - TWIN DAY!

PJ Day is the best!

It was PJ Day today for Red Ribbon Week.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to Socktober! We will continue accepting donations until the end of the week!

Red Ribbon Week starts tomorrow! Wear PJ’s to school.

Our Preschool friends have been learning about what food comes from trees. This week we learned that syrup is made from the sap of trees. Today we celebrated our learning by eating maple syrup on pancakes!

Third grade students have created a safe habitat for their new ‘class pets’ - Crayfish! Over the next few weeks, students will observe and record structures and behaviors of the crayfish.

Pictures retakes are Thursday, October 28 for grades PK-6. If your student missed pictures in September, please plan on their pictures being taken on retake day. If your student had their picture taken the first time but are getting them retaken, make sure they return the picture package that they received.

Our 3rd graders are currently studying Structures of Life in science. Mrs. Keiper’s class dissected owl pellets, and are identifying bones to reconstruct the skeleton of the shrew.

Red Ribbon Week is coming up on October 25-29. Thank you to the Norway Student Council for choosing the themes and dress up days.

Our friends in 2T are identifying the character traits of Molly Lou Melon. Students analyzed the read aloud and found evidence in pictures and text to prove the trait they wanted to share with the class. It’s a great day to be a Bobcat!