Temperance Tigers

Our 2nd and 3rd graders enjoyed a trip to the Wayne Theater to see the Jungle Book!

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders enjoyed a trip to Monticello to learn about our local history and tour the grounds of Jefferson's home.

Students enjoyed a day filled with scientific observations and experiments. Students experienced a visit from Amazement Square's blow-up planetarium to learn about outer space. Classes conducted experiments with Mrs. Brown that included creating lava lamps and exploring a symphony of colors. 4-H gave presentations on buoyancy, types of rocks, and even let students dissect owl pellets! Students  had a scavenger hunt to view all the science projects and participated in science-themed lessons and readings in class. What a wonderful day of wondering!

TES just wrapped up their One School, One Book program by reading Summer of the Woods by Steven K. Smith. Each child received their own signed copy of the book and participated in daily reading and comprehension activities. To culminate the program, the author came for a visit to teach students about his books, writing, and the joys of being an author! 

The students at Temperance recently participated in their annual math-a-thon to raise money for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since 1993, TES has raised over $35,000. The students collectively raised over $3,000 this year to donate to this cause. The 27 students who participated were rewarded with an ice cream party, and the class with the highest totals enjoyed a bingo party. Contrats to 2nd grade for winning the bingo event! The student who raised the most money was Mariah, Mercer.

During the month of February our school will be embark on a special project, an all school book club that is part of the Read To Them initiative. This program will promote family literacy and provide an engaging story that all students can enjoy. Temperance Elementary School will be participating in the reading of Summer of the Woods by Steven K. Smith. Every Temperance student will receive their own copy of Summer of the Woods to keep! Each book has already been signed by the author! The program will kick off on Thursday, February 7, 2019, with a special video.