Elementary School News (Achived)
Still Time to Get Your Snowmobile!
Submitted by mes on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 16:42
The last day of Penny Wars was a HUGE success! First grade needed to get a second container to hold all their pennies. However, if you or your child would still like to participate and help raise money for Wertz Warriors and Special Olympics it's not too late. Please send in $1.00 with your child for each snowmobile that you would like to purchase. This will get them
The Penny War Is On at Our Elementary!
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 15:38
This is the 11th year each grade in our elementary school will compete for points and to see which one collects the most pennies. Students and staff have a lot of fun with this fundraiser for Michigan Special Olympics, with the winning class receiving an ice cream party at the end of the week-long competition. On February 9 the Wertz Warriors will visit the elementary to greet
Elementary School Rocks at the North Pole
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 16:17
On December 5 our elementary students participated in the holiday program titled, Elfis and the Sleigh Riders, which featured classic singers Elvis, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin.
Mancelona Big Box of Books a Big Success!
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/04/2011 - 08:12
On November 30th thirty-three families in our community heard an important message about reading aloud to their children for 15 minutes every day. Those in attendance shared in reading aloud demonstrations and were given great books to get them on their way. With the school and parents working together, children in our community will be able to build their brainpower and
Elementary Thanksgiving Luncheon
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 12:43
The aroma of deliciously prepared turkey drifted throughout the elementary building on November 17 as many students shared their lunch with invited guests. By the smiles in these photos, it looks like all enjoyed their meal and had a great time.
Classroom Salute
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 21:41Recently Joe Charlevoix, from TV 7 & 4, visited several of our elementary classrooms. Follow this link to 7 & 4's website and you will be treated to a few moments of time in the classrooms of Mrs. Simmonds, Mrs. Biehl, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Heuss, Mrs. Roesstorff, Mrs. VanderPloeg and Mrs.
Michigan Studies Week
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/27/2011 - 10:53
To celebrate Michigan Studies week, Karen Kennedy’s 4th grade class virtually met with two other 4th grade classrooms in Flint and Stevensville.
Each class presented clues on their secret chosen city, then researched the clues and submitted their guesses.
Mancelona Elementary Flower Sale
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 06:53May 25, June 1 and June 8
From 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Annual flats, plants and hanging baskets
Vegetable plants, bagged mulch and more!
Come get your Spring Flowers and
Help support your area schools!
Local Boys Collect 2,000+ Food Items
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 06:27
After seeing a commercial about hungry children on television recently, two Mancelona fourth grade students decided take action to help put an end to hunger. Garrett Roude, 11 and Zac Keiser, 10, made an announcement over the loudspeaker at school on May 9 that they were coordinating a food drive to benefit the local food pantries.
