Caroline, a 1st grader from Westwood Elementary, worked on a snowy scene art activity with a little help from her dad and art teacher Mr. Crumby. Thank you for sharing with us!
Mireya from Sonora Elementary is seen here measuring the snow in three different places to determine an average. Way to go Mireya!
Alexa Gallardo, from Sonora Elementary, wrote a story about a snow adventure. Looks like a good time was had by all! Thank you for sharing with us!
Check out these pictures of students from Sonora Elementary on our first ever remote teaching and learning snow day! Thank you for sharing with us!
While playing outside in the snow, 4th grade students are also collecting snow samples for a science inquiry. They are recording the amount of time it takes to melt 1 cup of snow in their home (room temperature). They are also observing to see if the melted snow still measures 1 cup and explaining why or why not.
The Michaelson brothers made a candle at home!
"Our power went out over night, so we looked up different ways to make candles. We made one out of butter, one with an orange and olive oil, one with a crayon, and one with lard. All of them worked! Who knew? Lard was the winner if you were wondering."
Central States Manufacture partners with Elmdale Elementary to bring food, gifts, and a celebration for all of Elmdale kids. This is the second year of Operation Reindeer. Students got a book, underwear, socks, a toy, coloring book/crayons, a hat, a box of frozen chicken and a box of dry goods. This year the Samaritan Feet also donated shoes and socks for every student in the building. In addition Elmdale had a drive through family celebration where Santa Claus and Ms. Claus, the Grinch, and other Disney characters were dancing and greeting the families as they drove through. A total of 266 families attended the celebration. Operation Reindeer Celebration brought a bit of joy to Elmdale! Big thank you to Central States and Samaritan Feet!
On our first ever remote teaching and learning snow day, Assistant Principal at John Tyson Elementary, Ashley Kirby, shares with us this photo of her kids working on their baking assignment today!
Brooke Holland from Kindergarten Sonora Elementary is seen here completing her assignment today with her furry friend! Reading by Christmas Tree Light with a friend. Thank you for sharing with us!
Aixa Alcorta Lopez from Kindergarten Sonora Elementary is seen here completing her assignment today! Reading by Christmas Tree Light with a friend.
Next up on our remote learning snow day stories for today we have Brooke Holland from Kindergarten Sonora Elementary! The assignment from home is to build a trap to Catch an Elf! We hope you catch that elf Brooke!
"I had an opportunity to switch jobs but I think right now my calling is to help Springdale Schools in a capacity that is needed. I knew they were short on substitutes so I felt the need to be in a position to sub." - Courtney Fletcher
Bayyari teachers and staff continued their PD work from the Solution Tree PLC grant they received. Teams took turns zooming to create common formative assessments. Today they met with the assessment coach, Angie Freese from Minnesota. Way to go! Thank you for sharing!
Seen here is Daniel, third grade student from George Elementary! Daniel participated in activities off of his choice board! And Ryla is writing about her snow sledding adventure this morning. Thank you for sharing with us!
The Springdale Schools will have remote teaching and learning on Monday, December 14, 2020 . All school buildings will be closed.
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Elsa and Anna along with other characters made an appearance at Winter Wonderland at Parson Hills Elementary last night. Families drove through a tunnel Christmas lights to receive a food box and toys. All donations were made thanks to Central States Manufacturing.
Calling all future Super Subs! Join the Springdale family today by applying at www.sdale.org! Make a difference in your community! #SuperSubs
"I substitute because I like being on the same schedule as my kids. I particularly like subbing at their school, Westwood." - Rebekah Johnson
"Subbing is good if you want to get into education. It gets your name out and gets you into a good environment." - Brian Handley
DR. ANNETTE THOMPSON NAMED PRINCIPAL OF NEW JIM D. ROLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dr. Annette Thompson, in her 19th year as principal at George Elementary School, has been named the principal of the new elementary school currently under construction in Tontitown.
“We are overjoyed that Dr. Thompson has chosen to lead the new elementary school as she begins this new journey with the community of Tontitown,” said Superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland.
Dr. Thompson said, “This is an exciting opportunity. I am grateful to Dr. Cleveland and the school board for allowing me to start a new journey in the Springdale District. I’ve been involved in the Northwest Arkansas Innovation Hub for four years and am anxious to take what I’ve learned into a new environment.”
Named Arkansas Elementary Principal of the Year in 2017, Dr. Thompson has been a principal in the district for 21 years. She was principal at Lee Elementary for two years before moving to George. She served as a student teacher at Smith Elementary while she was at the University of Arkansas, then taught three years in Amarillo, Texas before returning to Smith where she taught for nine years. She moved to Lee as assistant principal and was in that position for two years before being elevated to principal.
In partnership with the Walton Foundation and the Arkansas Office of Innovation for Education, Dr. Thompson was selected to study innovative educational practices in New Zealand. She has also visited several schools dedicated to innovative learning practices throughout the United States.
Dr. Thompson will begin her new role July 1, 2021. The Tontitown elementary school is scheduled to open in August, 2021.
