Overall Hornet High Five Winners!!
100% on spelling tests, mastering math facts and showing BIG gains...We are "Goal Getters"
Hornet High Fives all week! Way to listen, work hard and be kind at CES!
The wheels were going round and round on the ABC Wagon this week! Way to grow kindergartners!!
“Let Your Kind Shine”
Kindness is everywhere at CES! The three recipients of this week's awards were nominated by a teacher or staff member for showing exceptional kindness. They received a sunshine bag and the opportunity to sit in the yellow sunshine chair over the next week to promote kindness throughout CES!
Jaxon Swindell (Mrs. Ewbank’s Kindergarten)
Jaxon is very helpful in our classroom. If a friend needs help or is hurting, he is quick to offer help, share a smile and a hug. He loves helping other students in our classroom with their work, picking up their belongings if they spill, and also helps with zipping coats while we get ready for recess. I love watching Jaxon's kind light shine throughout the day and appreciate his hugs and help as well.
Tempest Seaman (Mrs. Schneider’s 3rd Grade)
Tempest is a good friend to anyone she meets. She is quick to include others and always delighted to help. She cares about everyone's feelings and loves to make those around her smile!
Wayne Longo (Mrs. Gilliland’s 5th Grade)
Wayne is a hard worker. He does his work and also checks on friends near him to see if they need help. He is always kind and friendly and willing to help teachers or peers.
This week, we enjoyed two outstanding performances: the 5th Grade’s “Home Alone” and the 1st Grade’s “Candy Adventure.” A huge thank you to Mrs. Lauhoff, our talented music teacher, for her hard work and dedication in bringing these shows to life. Great job to all the students and staff who made these performances a success!
We had fun at lunch with a "Turkey Bowl." Congratulations to Kim Kimbrough for winning the frozen turkey! 🦃🎳
Even MORE Hornet High Fives (putting up chairs, helping out in cafeteria, checking over work twice) and Goal Getters (math missions completed, mastering snap words) at CES!
“Let Your Kind Shine”
Kindness is everywhere at CES! The three recipients of this week's awards were nominated by a teacher or staff member for showing exceptional kindness. They received a sunshine bag and the opportunity to sit in the yellow sunshine chair over the next week to promote kindness throughout CES!
Tatiana Mathews (Miss Snyder’s 1st Grade)
Tatiana is always eager to lend a helping hand. She notices where there is a need and helps without being asked. She always comes to school with a smile on her face and is eager to learn.
Emma Tan (Mrs. Howe’s 2nd Grade)
Emma is always doing the right thing in class. She is a teacher's dream student, making a teacher's job easier! She does what is asked the first time ALWAYS and is a role model in and outside of the classroom. She is always willing to help a lending hand to a teacher or another student. When the winner of the second grade representative was announced, she cheered them on and smiled even though she was not the winner! That is true kindness right there! She is a kind, hardworking, and amazing kiddo!
Emmett Jeffries (Mrs. Dodson’s 4th Grade)
Student is always helping out others and going out of his way to make other students feel included in the school system. My students always feel better when Emmett jokes around with them, or helps them complete a difficult task. He makes everyone's day!
November Artists of the Month 🎨
Musicians of the Month for November 🎶🎵🎶
PE/Health Hard Working Hornets for November!
And now Atlas knows his ABCs (and sounds)! 💙
CES Snapshots
Goal Getters and Hornet High Five Winners at CES!
Math facts, reading growth, and numerous goals achieved this past week!
Some more "Buzz Buddies" partnerships throughout CES!
Mrs. Jones' 4th grade class partnered with Miss Snyder's 1st graders to read Thanksgiving books .
Mrs. Wilford and Mrs. Gilliland's 5th grade partnered with Mrs. Howe and Mrs. Beemer's 2nd grade to create Thanksgiving Floats or "Balloons Over Broadway"
Drumroll, please! We're thrilled to announce a brand-new district award: "The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread Award!"🍞 This award recognizes Chillicothe R-II faculty and staff who embody the spirit of passion, purpose, positivity, collaboration, and initiative.
Our First Winners! 🏆
We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural recipients of the Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread Award:
Maddison Book, 1st Grade Teacher
Miss Book’s dedication to her craft and passion for teaching shine in everything she does. Her creative methods, like 'Foamy Phonics Fun,' and lively classroom chants make learning engaging and fun. Loved by students, respected by colleagues, and partnered with parents, she creates a supportive environment where students thrive. Most importantly, her commitment to growing and improving her instruction, paired with her humility and positivity, makes her an exceptional educator.
Korby Ford, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Whether on the basketball court or in the classroom, Korby consistently demonstrates a commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with students. He understands that building rapport is essential for creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. By actively seeking out opportunities to connect with students, Korby not only enhances their academic experience but also promotes their personal growth. His approachable demeanor and genuine interest in their lives encourage students to open up, share their thoughts, and feel valued. This dedication to relationship-building helps to cultivate a strong sense of community, where students feel safe to express themselves and are motivated to succeed both academically and socially.
Congratulations to both of these outstanding educators!
Buzz Buddies is an exciting cross-grade partnership program at CES for our K-5 students. In this initiative, upper-grade classrooms team up with lower-grade classrooms, creating countless opportunities for meaningful collaboration. Whether it’s reading, writing, performing plays, exploring science projects, taking brain breaks, or engaging in other activities, these pairings encourage connection and teamwork. Through this collaboration, students will build a stronger sense of community while embracing the idea that they are “Individually Unique... Together Complete.”
As a bonus, teachers have the chance to connect with future students or reconnect with former ones, fostering relationships that benefit everyone!
Today, Buzz Buddies from Mrs. Dodson's 4th grade class and Miss Book's 1st grade class
read books together and asked their buddies some questions to get to know them!
Happy National Substitute Teacher Day! We are so grateful for our incredible substitute teachers who step in to support our students and ensure learning continues when our teachers and staff are away. Here are some of our amazing CES substitutes!
Our amazing cooks served 591 Thanksgiving lunches today at CES! We are so grateful for their hard work and dedication to keeping our students fed each and every day at the Hornet Café.
