Service Learning Day!
In a previous E-News, it was shared what the 7th - 12th graders will be doing on Service Learning day. In this addition, we will be adding what the K- 4th grade students will be doing as well in this E-News update. Mentoring and guiding students to understand the act of volunteering and giving back to their communities helps our students learn the value of sharing their talents.
Grand Meadow Elementary is excited to participate in our annual Service Learning Day, May 4th. Each year our students engage in a form of experiential learning activities. Students participate in activities that benefit our school and community. Learning goals coupled with reflection will enhance students’ understanding of their responsibilities and strengthen their ties to the community.
Kindergarten - Grade 4 Activities:
Kindergarten, Mrs. Weiss and Ms. Welper: Regularly visits the Grand Meadow Nursing Home, pick up school grounds
First Grade, Mrs. Baldus and Ms. Sloan: Clean up GM Lutheran and Veteran's Memorial Park
Second Grade, Mrs. Goergen and Mrs. Hanken: Clean-up of the City Park
Third Grade, Mrs. Arndorfer and Mrs. Rude: School beautification, will be planting flowers for school entrances
Fourth Grade, Mr. Brusse and Mrs. Hanson: Planting of trees
We are excited to have our 7th through 12th grade students continue their efforts to help out with service learning for the 2017-2018 school year. Below is the area where your student will be helping to make a difference. Students in grades K-5 will also be involved in service learning in various other ways.
Grades 7-12 Activities:
7th grade: Mrs. Glynn and Mr. Simpkins: Good Earth Village
8th: Mr. Pischke, Ms. Palmer, Mrs. Swanek, Ms. Guentzel and Mrs. Wilson: SMEC
9th: Mr. Keefe, Ms. Moe, and Ms. Slater: Lake Louise
10th grade: Mr. Keefe, Ms. Moe, and Ms. Slater: Lake Louise
11th grade: Mr. Bilskemper and Ms. Wellner: Prom Decorating.
12th grade: Mr. Pischke, Ms. Palmer, Mrs. Swanek, Ms. Guentzel and Mrs. Wilson: SMEC
Note: Please have your child wear comfortable tennis shoes or boots that may get a little dirty. Also, make sure they wear long pants of some sort and if possible bring a pair of gloves. Some sites will have some gloves on hand but if they can bring their own that may be best for them.
