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Elementary Rise and Shine
South Haven Elementary
School Creed
I am a South Haven Elementary School Student.
I have great expectations for myself.
I accept the challenge to become the best I can be.
I was born a winner and I will not allow myself to think
of failure.
For those of you who chose to fail, this is your right, but
you do not have the right to take others with you.
Yesterday’s failures are behind me.
Today’s successes are now before me.
I will make today the very best day of all,
For this day begins the rest of my life.
Student Creed
We value one another as unique and
special individuals.
We will NOT laugh or make fun of a
person’s mistakes.
We will use good manners, saying
please and thank you, excuse me, and
let others go first.
We will cheer each other to success.
We will help one another whenever
possible.
We will recognize every effort and
applaud it.
We will encourage each other to do our
best.
We will practice virtuous living, using
the life principles.
Elementary School
2nd Grade Studies Statue of Liberty and Immigration
Mrs. Kuchar's 2nd grade class has just finished a unit on immigration into the US. As a part of their unit, they learned about the importance of the Statue of Liberty and the poem at its base. Then they created a picture of Miss Liberty. Great job, 2nd graders!
Elementary Students Compete at State Science Fair
Five teams from South Haven Elementary School competed at the Kansas State Science Fair at the Cessna Center in Wichita on March 25. Each team had to conduct a science experiment, make a display about their findings, and talk to the public about their results. All five teams placed in the competition. Placings were:
Lyla Wiiest and Terann Sweitzer
1st Place in Cellular and Molecular Biology Category
Natalie Betzen and Chalsie Hankla
1st Place in Chemistry Category
Brooklyn Henry and Jude Zavala
2nd Place in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Josie Ferguson and Brodie Kelly
1st Place in Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Madilyn Stafford and Makailyn Byers
3rd Place
Engineering Technology : Static and Dynamics
Winners were also selected for overall awards in each age division. Congratulations to Natalie Betzen and Chalsie Hankla for winning 3rd place and $100.
Pre-K Learns about Pets during Pet Week
During February and March, prekindergarten families had the opportunity to bring kid-friendly pets into the classroom. Parents shared about pet care and specific characteristics of their pets.
Our first visitor was Kutler Fitch’s three-year-old female Border Collie named Charlie. Parents Kalen and Shelbie and little brother Chandler lent Kutler a hand.
Emily Harding, Merrick’s mom, brought their six-year-old Miniature Schnauzer Alley.
A long-haired gray and white kitten named Snowflake that belonged to Paisleigh DeWitt’s family was brought in by her mother Tori.
Sprinkles, a two month old long-haired albino rabbit, was brought in by Roslyn Moreland and her mom Liz.
Shayla Crenshaw, mother of Bohen, brought their four or five-year-old male Siberian Husky named Loki.
PreK’s own Mrs. Lynn brought a female Veiled Chameleon named Camela the Chameleon.
Paisleigh’s mom Tori DeWitt and grandmother Janie DeWitt brought 14 year old pony Rona. Thank you to all the parents who helped make the week special for the PreK students!
Mrs. Kuchar's 2nd grade class has been studying about the Civil War. As a part of their studies, they learned about Clara Barton and the founding of the Red Cross. The students then each made a small first aid kit to take home with them. Nice job, 2nd graders!
Congratulations to Natalie Betzen, who placed in the top ten at the Sumner County Spelling Bee held at Wellington Junior High on Wednesday, February 8.
Colwell and Betzen win Elementary Spelling Contest.
Firefighters visit Pre-K Class
On October 11 during Fire Safety Week, South Haven Volunteer Firefighters Seth Brown, Jessica Brown, and Garrett Clark visited the prekindergarten classrooms. Firefighter Clark put on fire safety gear to show students to not be afraid of the clothing and equipment firefighters wear. Students were able to feel the material of a turnout coat, try on a firefighter helmet (it was heavy), and stand in firefighter boots that stay attached to firefighter pants. The firefighters gave tours of the equipment on their fire truck, and students were able to sit inside the truck cab. Getting to spray water from a firehose was a big thrill for the students. Students had a memorable experience and later wrote (with some help) about what they liked best about the visit. Thanks volunteer firefighters
3rd Grade Makes Pumpkin Characters
Miss Wiley's third graders have been busy working with pumpkins. They each picked out a book and had to write a report on it. After they did their book report, they got to take pumpkins and paint them as their main characters. They also did a lot of other things with their pumpkins like measurements (width, height, and weight), float/sink test, estimated/rounded and count seeds. They also learned how to make roasted pumpkin seeds with Mrs. Blunk, and had a sweet treat afterward. Thank you to Mrs. Blunk for a fun afternoon.
Pre School
Parents please note: Students attending preschool for the first time are required to have a health physical and meet certain immunization requirements. Immunization records and a copy of a health physical must be submitted to the school by the first day of preschool. Thank you,
Nurse Kuchar
Kendra Adcock | 4th Grade | |
Zane Aguilar | Physical Education Teacher, Coach | |
Casey Blokzyl | Gifted Teacher 619 | |
Casey Brown | Elementary Aide | |
Cindy Brown | PT Paraprofessional 619 | |
Kelsey Brownlee | Assistive Technology SPED | |
Annette Broyles | School Aide, 8th Grade Sponsor | |
Sharilyn Brumley | Kindergarten Teacher | |
Debra Burgess | PreSchool Teacher | |
Nobie Cooper | IRC K-6 Paraprofessional 619 | |
Heather Drews | Occupational Therapist 619 | |
Ally Elliott | SLP Para | |
Sarah Freelend | (620) 892-5215 ex: 2114 | K-12 Vocal, Band/Music Appreciation, Soph. Sponsor |
Jared Grillot | 5th Grade, 7th Gr. Sponsor | |
Danielle Hall | Elementary Aide | |
Mike Heater | Health/Physical Education, Head Girls BB Coach | |
Chris Johnson | Technology/Test Coordinator | |
Jami Kuchar | School Nurse, Soph. Class Sponsor, Scholar's Bowl Sponsor | |
Lisa Kuchar | 2nd Grade | |
Amanda Lowrance | 619 Special Education Director | |
Ariel Lynn | PreK Aide | |
Donna Mathews | K-12 Library Aide | |
Kalli Nicholson | Title I Teacher, Fr. Class Sponsor | |
Crystal O'Hair | 1st Grade, Jr. Class Sponsor | |
Lynette Pauly | Speech Language Pathologist | |
Laura Pennington | 619 School Psychologist | |
Deb Ray | School Secretary, HS Cheer Coach, Pep Club Sponsor | |
Lucein Ross | Physical Therapist 619 | |
Breanna Stroman | (620) 892-5215 ex: 2105 | School Social Worker, |
Kori Visor-Lawarence | 619 Audiologist | |
Ciara Wiley | 3rd Grade Teacher, Asst. JH Volleyball Coach, Asst. JH Girls Basketball, Asst. | |
Jennie Willard | K-8 IRC Teacher 619 | |
Arlene Wilson | Art K-12 | |
Paige Zulkoski | IRC Paraprofessional 619 |