There are so many cool things happening in our Wheelock library! Most recently, our 5th graders read books by Patricia Polacco including Thank you, Mr. Falker, Mr. Lincoln's Way, and My Rotten Red-Headed Older Brother. They concluded their author study with Patricia Polacco's Grandmother's famous Thunder Cake baked by our very own librarian, Ms. Koehler! Amazing!
How does the texture of the surface affect how far a car will travel? Our 5th graders explored the force caused by friction and its effect on the forward motion of an object!
Last week in art class with Mrs. Dines, our 5th graders got the most amazing experience! As they continue their cultural learning around the continents, this week they focused on Asia. We had very special guests from Market Street on 19th and Quaker (Thank you, Judy and Priscilla!) to demonstrate sushi making! Students even got to taste the sushi! Later that week, after seeing how it's done by the professionals, our students made their own sushi out of candy. And soon, they'll be applying all that they know to create clay sushi! Thank you, Mrs. Dines!
We are so appreciative of our incredible custodian, Mr. Daniel! Today is Custodian Appreciation Day and we could never express our full gratitude. He takes amazing care of our building and our staff and students. We don't know what we'd do without him!
Students celebrated the first day of Fat Bear Week 2024!They voted for the Jr Fat Bear and have been learning about animals and what they need to survive. This week is one of the most anticipated weeks each year for these classes! You can vote for your favorite Fat Bear at home by visiting explore.org/fat-bear-week
Check this out! Pre-K is working on beginning coding skills as part of their STEAM curriculum!
HUGE thanks to a couple of darling 3rd graders who chose to use their recess to help pick up trash around our grounds! Thanks for making our campus beautiful!
It's almost October! Check out the Plainsmen Press for Parents linked below to learn more about all the great things happening around our building this month! Families should have also received this via text this morning. If you did not, please call us on Monday (806-219-7200) so we can help you correct your phone number or settings! https://bit.ly/PlainsmenPressforParentsOct
Happy Independence Day! We hope all of our Plainsmen have a safe and fun time celebrating!
Can you believe it is already July? Save the date for the 2024-2025 Meet the Teacher Night! Students must be registered before they will be assigned to a classroom teacher, so please ensure your child is registered! Call 806-219-7200 with questions!
We hope all of our Plainsmen Dads and father-figures have a great day today!
Happy Flag Day, Plainsmen!
Reminder: Students are invited to come inside, cool off, and enjoy a meal this summer!
Save the date! NOW SHOWING: MEET THE TEACHER!
2024-2025 School Supply List (specifically for Wheelock Elementary)! Please reach out if we can help in any way!
Students are invited to come inside, cool off, and enjoy a meal this summer!
Today we thank and honor the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. military.
Wow! Talk about serving others! The Wheelock Art program, led by Mrs. Dines, raised a whopping $400 in support of the South Plains Food Bank through our campus clay bowl project. The donation will provide 1,200 meals for those in need in our community. Way to go, Plainsmen!
