Today is National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day! We are so grateful for the subs who save our days by filling a teachers absence! If you are interested in being a sub for our district, please contact Clare at district office 618-632-6336!
This Thanksgiving we give thanks with a grateful heart for every one of our families. We have only 2 days next week before much needed time with families!
Dr. Jesse Jackson III visits 6th and 8th grade today expressing it pays to get A's!
Our second graders had an exciting visit from Tye-Dyed Iguana! The live animal presentation brought their science and reading lessons to life as they explored how animals survive, their habitats, and their unique needs.
🎨🐢 The students are now inspired and can't wait to create their own animal habitat dioramas later this month. Learning is truly an adventure at Dawn Elser Elementary! 📚✨
Please join us in wishing a big Happy Board Member Appreciation Day to our amazing 7 board members- Tony Ballard, Joe Crismon, Josh Flint, Dewonda McComb, Andrea Mouser, Sarah Svoboda, and Christina Ward! They are the most supportive board that exists! Thank you for your volunteerism!
Have a wonderful weekend!
This Thursday, our Pre-K class had a special treat! Mr. Kurt Carpenter joined us to read Turkey Trouble. The students were completely engaged and loved every moment of the story. Afterward, we enjoyed a delicious cupcake together with our wonderful guest reader. 🍁📚🧁 Thank you, Mr. Carpenter, for making storytime so memorable!
We’ve been practicing using our five senses to explore the world around us, and the students were thrilled to put their skills into action. They discovered leaves, sticks, pinecones, and even spiky gumballs. Along the way, we spotted street signs, birds, a squirrel, and lots of vehicles.
Back in class, they used their senses (except taste!) to investigate the treasures they collected. The highlight of the day? A tiny surprise visitor crawled out of a pinecone—a little bug! 🐞
Check out these moments from our nature walk adventure! 📸🍂
🏃♀️💪 A big shoutout to our 3rd grade Girls on the Run team as they prepare for tomorrow’s big race! 🎉 Each girl received her post-run treat bag today—just a little something to celebrate all your hard work. Good luck tomorrow, and most importantly, enjoy the run! 👏💖
Tonight we celebrated 3 wonderful friends! Isabel Malone and Bentley Dunn for receiving October Superintendent Shout Outs and Sarah Copeland for receiving her Emerson Teaching Excellence apple!
Today we give thanks to all Veterans for your courage and honor to defend us and our country. Your selflessness and unwavering dedication to our nation is so greatly appreciated by us all. 🇺🇸
🇺🇸 Today, we had the privilege of recognizing the veterans and active-duty military families at Dawn Elser Elementary School during our assembly. This video celebrates those in our community who serve or have served in the military. As Veterans Day approaches on Monday, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and service. Thank you for all you do! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxgyvcnIS4Y
Kennedi Partl auditioned and was selected as the 1st chair trumpet instrumentalist for ILMEA Jazz (District 6). She will be performing at Belleville East this Saturday at 2:00. Please join us in wishing her the BEST of luck!
Our JAMS fam did a phenomenal job celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with creative activities introducing students to the Spanish culture. They enjoyed some homemade choco specially made by our DEES Dominican custodian, along with special family artifacts from a few of our friends! 🪅
Thank you to ALL of our veterans for your service! This weekend, and every day, we honor you with gratitude.
Feel free to stop into the 104 store to shop before or after your conferences today and tomorrow! We have had a few paras working hard to stock it!
Happy School Psychologist week to our one and only Mrs. Eschman!
No School Tomorrow, November 5th.
