Mrs. Nelson's 5th grade classroom had a 100 day challenge. They were challenged to complete all work, on time, and have the work in school to hand in .... for the first 100 days of school. Winners include Back Row L to R: Hadli Holzbauer, Rylee Reddick, Isaac Leader, Tyce VanderPol, Walter Gaaesser, Nikki VanderWerff. Front Row L to R: Adrian DeHaan, Sienna Varilek, Remington Meyerink, Bentley Veurink, Aiden Boltjes, Kamryn Brondsema. Congratulations! Great Work 5th Graders!!
Our Kindergarteners celebrated the 100th Day with 100+ pancakes w/sprinkles of course! Happy 100th Day of School!!
100th Day of School Celebration....... We have been READING and LEARNING for 100 School DAYS!!
Stuffed animals enjoy being read to as well......and brothers.......and more pets
Happy 100th Day of Learning at PG Elementary...... We will have very smart siblings around here too...... with all this reading! Again, photo contest worthy pictures! Thanks to the parents for sharing.
Thank you to all the elementary parents who sent pictures for our 100th Day Celebration! Many of these pictures could win a photo contest. I'm certain the pets in our area will be very smart with all these little people reading to them. I'll share a few of the hundred + photos we received......Happy 100th Day of Learning at PG Elementary!!
Mrs. Neuman's classroom had a special visit from our Platte Geddes Panther Basketball Players. Brody Boltjes and Taryn Starr visited the classroom and presented first grader Ivy Samuelson with the Future Panther t-shirt (compliments of Platte Food Center, and C & D Electric). Not pictured is Liv Houdeshell, winner of the basketball (compliments of Miller Insurance, Tim & Linda Whalen). Liv was not in school today, however her classmates made sure to put the basketball on her chair for when she returns to school tomorrow. Thank you to our basketball players and to the sponsors of the program. Good Luck Panthers!!
Mrs. Rolland's first graders had a visit from our basketball teams today. Nate Whalen and Madison Nachtigal gave away another basketball and t-shirt to a couple of Future Panthers. Henry Hegge was the lucky winner of the basketball and Harbour Wallace won the t-shirt. Thank you to our sponsors Miller Insurance, Tim & Linda Whalen, Platte Food Center, and C & D Electric.
Mrs. DeVries' Kindergarten classroom had a few visitors today. Basketball players Brady Sprik, Kelby VanderWerff, and Regan Hoffman came in to present the Future Panther basketball and t-shirt. Our Kindergarten winners today were Eliza Flores and Kai Janish. Congratulations Future Panthers and Good Luck tonight Panthers.
Dear Platte-Geddes Elementary Parents,
We have made a few changes to the Future Panther Basketball Program to include more students; and due to the Covid 19 pandemic. We felt that fewer students would be attending games in person this year. We also felt that it would not be wise to have our young students on the basketball court prior to a basketball game. Therefore, we to have invited our high school basketball players to bring the basketballs and t-shirts to the classrooms each week.
We started the program today with Mrs. Holleman's Kindergarten classroom. The basketball players drew student names for the t-shirt and for the basketball. (All players who come into our classrooms wear their masks and only removed them briefly for the photo.)
Pictured above are basketball players Will Miller and Avery DeVries along with Mr. Cutler; PG Athletic Director and Head Boys' Basketball Coach.
This week's winners:
Remi Reddick won the basketball (donated by Miller Insurance and Tim & Linda Whalen).
Mila Duffy won the t-shirt (donated by Platte Food Center and C&D Electric).
Jennifer Knecht
Elementary Principal/SPED Director
Platte-Geddes School District
We have a Good New Call to start off our New Year of 2021! Congratulations to Jemma Severson. Jemma was nominated for the Good News Call by her teacher, Mrs. Holleman, for cleaning up the paper towels in the bathroom every single day. She doesn’t make the mess, but she ALWAYS picks up all the paper towels that are on the floor. She is very respectful to her classmates, and the work she does helps to keep our school looking great. She never has to be told to help clean up, she just always does it! Thank you, Jemma, way to go! Keep up the great work!
Hanson Classic Live Stream Information:
https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/374366?org=pgsd
Sanford Pentagon Heritage Classic Livestream Information
https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/372772?org=pgsd
Santa's Elves were hard at work this week at Platte Geddes Elementary. These three delightful Elves; Danni Schuman, Emma Samuelson, and Ella Schrank, took it upon themselves to wipe every single lunchroom table this week, both Monday and Tuesday. "Santa" had not assigned lunchroom helpers this week and these three realized there was no one on table duty and assigned themselves. They saw what needed to be done; and eagerly and happily did the job. We are so thankful for our wonderful and helpful students and for their willingness to assist us with our day-to-day tasks. Thank you, girls for the work and the smiles.
Have a blessed Christmas! I hope you are all staying warm during this first December blizzard of the season. Jennifer
More 6th Grade Band Caroling Photos......
We were treated to the annual 6th Grade Band Caroling this morning in our hallways. And it was a delightful treat!! Thank You!
More "Elf" photos.....
Platte Geddes Elementary was ELFED last night!! Santa's Elves were busy "Elfing" ever single classroom! Our students were very good this year!
Our Elementary Christmas Concert for students in K-4 will be held tomorrow, Thursday, December 17 @ 7:00 pm. We are having one performance only this year @ 7:00 pm in the armory gymnasium. The public is invited to attend. Masks are required for students and adult attendees. Thank you.
Announcement from the Platte-Geddes School District:
https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/368235?org=pgsd