3rd-grade students had a tea party to celebrate the end of their first reading unit, Wind in the Willows. Students enjoyed some treats, a photo booth, and even some English tea!
Mrs. Bartlett’s Little Pirates at Nelson Elementary enjoyed the latest lesson in the Healthy Minds Innovations curriculum!
They planted grass seeds in a cup with their picture on it and used kind words and actions to help them (and others) grow. They will be elated to see the grass grow to look like their hair!
A properly fitted backpack can make a big difference in a child's comfort and overall health.
Join us this Backpack Awareness Month as we focus on backpack safety and wellbeing for our students! We encourage parents and caregivers to check the weight, fit, and size of their child's backpacks to help prevent discomfort and promote healthy posture.
🏴☠️#GoGrantsburgPirates
Frederic/Grantsburg K of C Council #6370 invites all boys and girls ages 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 to participate in our Punt, Pass, & Kick contest. (Age as of August 31). The contest will be held on
Saturday, September 16 at the Siren High School Football Field at 10:00 am Registration starting at 9:15. Cleats are encouraged.
Contact Brian Webster at 715-296-4168 if you have questions.
GES & Nelson Families, join us!
Looking for something fun to do with the family this week? Check out our online Activities Events Calendar!
Our competitions and events are a great way to join with our families and community members while supporting our students.
View full schedule: https://www.gk12.net/events
Happy first day of school!
Whether you're a new student exploring our halls for the first time or returning for another year of learning, remember that each day is a chance to connect, grow, and make new friends.
Have a great year, everyone! 🌟
We're thrilled to share the new mobile app for the Grantsburg School District! Get everything you need to stay connected and receive important updates from our schools.
Download for Android users: https://bit.ly/42bNl07
Download for iPhone users: https://aptg.co/jCKpkT
Does your student qualify for free or reduced school meals? Find out by filling out the application today. For any questions, please contact your student’s school office.
We encourage families to apply, even if they’re unsure if they will qualify. Find the application here: https://dpi.wi.gov/school-nutrition/program-requirements/free-reduced-meal-eligibility/applications
To celebrate Earth Day, Miss Dahl's 3rd grade class learned about ways they can help the environment in our daily lives. To put those practices in action, students decorated reusable bags, got seeds to plant that attract pollinators, received a book, and spent the afternoon picking up trash!
GES Students Witness the ‘Cycles of Nature’
Mrs. Polzine’s second-grade class welcomed six baby chicks into their classroom as their “Cycles of Nature” unit came to a close. The eggs were gifted to the class and nurtured through the hatching process by the group of curious and adoring students.
The unit was led by Mrs. Polzine and student teacher Mrs. Nelson. Students were responsible for rotating the eggs in the incubator and tracked the life cycle by journaling their observations and predictions. Not wanting students to miss anything, a live stream was established for the hatching process that spanned several days. The students’ enthusiasm was spreading as other classrooms and friends tuned in to watch, too!
“The excitement was contagious and the students were all in,” said Mrs. Polzine. “The daily trips in to care for the chicks over spring break were worth the energy for the experience it brought to the classroom.”
‘Parent Roundup’ Gets Families Involved at GES
GES is proud to continue the tradition of providing family involvement opportunities. These open houses invite the school community into the building to learn about the curriculum and other programs, events, and resources GES provides.
This year, second graders hosted a “Parent Roundup” to demonstrate their new knowledge of the westward expansion. Students led their families through making butter and constructed an updated version of a spinner toy. Students were able to play the board game version of the Oregon Trail and read a book together.
These events are well attended and provide a great space for families to engage with one another!
1st & 2nd Graders Pair Up to Learn About Insects
Grantsburg Elementary first and second graders paired up for a joint unit on insects. Using this unit to combine the two grades allows students to engage with others outside their immediate class and learn from each other. Students enjoyed creating fun bug hats, solving bug puzzles, and even playing educational bug games on their tablets!
3rd Graders Make Pizzas with New Knowledge of Fractions
At Grantsburg Elementary School, 3rd graders recently applied their new knowledge of fractions to follow recipes and build their own pizzas. This fun exercise combined the math lesson with a life skill!
