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Since most of you are not able to observe what is going on in Third Grade, I will give you a brief explanation! The third-grade classes have spent some time learning about animals and their inherited traits along with the life cycles of different animals. We have also learned about forces and interactions. Then at the end of the third quarter they got to reinforce their knowledge about science concepts…
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The art room at Grant is buzzing with creative energy as students put the finishing touches on their clay projects! All classes have successfully completed forming their clay, and students are in the middle of painting their masterpieces and to take home to share with families.
But the artistic journey doesn’t stop there! Two exciting art shows are on the horizon. First, the public is invited…
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With an AMAZING grant from Humanities Nebraska, Grant Elementary focused on encouraging family engagement! Throughout the year, grant funds were spent on completing family packages that included a book and family activities. Books introduced different reading abilities, genres, holidays, seasons, and various cultures.
Our monthly packages were put on display in our school hallway. All…
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Kindergarten students started off the week by celebrating the 100th day of school! These last 100 days have been filled with friendships, learning, and growing! Students had fun with a search for 100 hidden hearts, a 100-year old person craft, writing numbers to 100, making a 100 day snack, and more. Hooray for the 100th day!
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It has been a very busy beginning to 2025, and it only gets more fun and busy here on out. The students really enjoyed their tumbling unit. They got to do so many different stunts and exercises, like forward and backward rolls, wheelbarrow’s, and cartwheels. Our upcoming units include bowling, hockey, and baseball/softball.
Some dates to put on your calendar. Grant’s Field day this year…
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December is a time for Grant students to shine and show everything they have been learning! Keep enjoying the learning journey, Grant students!
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Fourth-grade students at Grant Elementary have been diving into an exciting writing project focused on animals. Each student chose an animal to research, exploring key aspects such as the animal’s adaptations, habitat, and diet. Through this research, students gained valuable insights into how different animals survive and thrive in their environments. They then used the writing process to organize…
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We are beginning to register students who will be entering Kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year. Parents may register during the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Grant School office. A child must reach the age of five years old on or before July 31, 2025 to be eligible to enter Kindergarten in the public schools. Parents should bring the child's State Certified birth certificate and the…
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What is reading fluency, and how can we help students increase their reading fluency? Reading fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. Why is building reading fluency so important? Better fluency leads to greater understanding.
10 Ways to improve reading fluency
1. Read aloud to children…
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Math is an essential part of life. Second graders are working hard to become stronger mathematicians each and every day. Each day we work in many different practice tasks and activities to help improve our skills in a variety of areas. So far this year we have been working on:
* skip-counting by 5’s, 10’s, and 100’s.
* using various strategies to add and subtract within 20…
