Tag: Elementary

New Score Board for Payne Ball

On Friday, May 5 the Payne Ball Association met at the Elementary school for a presentation of the sponsors and to announce all the new improvements going on at the ball fields. Some of the developments include new bleachers, a new electronic scoreboard, home plates and 9 new sets of catcher’s equipment. All of this…

First Graders Deliver Care Bags to Area Hospital

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, first graders from Antwerp Elementary School delivered 50 care bags to the NICUs at Dupont and Parkview Hospitals in Fort Wayne. This was the culmination of a persuasive project that lasted for several weeks. The entire first grade launched, promoted, and advertised a popcorn fundraiser at the school to raise…

Dancing Scientist Visits Antwerp Elementary

On Friday, April 21st, students at Antwerp Elementary School enjoyed an assembly with the Dancing Scientist (Jeffrey Vinokur). He is a nationally renowned act and has been on NBC’s Today Show, The View, America’s Got Talent, Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet, Rachael Ray, The Queen Latifah Show, Home & Family, AMHQ, and Fox & Friends. He…

STEAM Visits Antwerp Elementary

Right before spring break, the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) Museum visited Antwerp Elementary School. Students visited many stations–including a friction raceway, robotics, gears, Newton’s Cradle, structures, 3D printing, and a plasma sphere–to engage in hands-on learning.

Paulding Elementary Night of the Arts

Paulding Elementary held a Night of the Arts event for students and parents on Tuesday evening, April 11th. Student artwork was on display, students performed a wide variety of songs and skits, and lots of learning stations were available for students and parents to work at together. The materials at the learning stations were available…

Oakwood Elementary DARE Graduation

The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program held its graduation for Oakwood Elementary fifth graders on April 7, 2017. Each student was required to write an essay before they could graduate. D.A.R.E. program consist of 12 lessons and the essay gives the students a chance to reflect back on the lessons. Essays described what they…

Market Day at Paulding Elementary

Paulding Elementary third graders in Mrs. Buss and Mrs. Doster’s classes held a Market Day on Friday, April 7th in their classrooms.Students were encouraged to make a product they could sell to their classmates with play money the students had earned over the past few weeks for making positive choices in their classes each day.

Mock Trial At Paulding Elementary

Paulding Elementary fourth graders were able to experience a mock trial with Judge Beckman and Prosecutor Matt Miller between I.M.A. Wolf and Renee Hood ( a trial of Little Red Riding Hood). Both sides brought great arguments on the defense of their clients. In the end, the jury found I.M.A. Wolf guilty on the charges…

Real Eye Presentation At Paulding Elementary

The Paulding Elementary fourth grade students took part in a presentation from the Ohio Optometry Association called “Real Eyes”. They had guest speakers that presented “The Case of Vinny Vision” and educated the students on eye health and taking good care of your eyes. They had a great time solving the case!!

Van Wert Elementary Family Fun & Fitness Night 2017

Van Wert Elementary held their annual Family Fun and Fitness Night Thursday evening. The Jumpin’ Jammers 3rd-5th grade jump rope team, were the kick off to an exciting evening. Over 300 participants experienced both art and literacy activities. Fifth grade teachers and students teamed up to create a healthy breakfast using five mystery ingredients in…