Kindergarten 'Reading Igloo'
By Kathy Zilmer and Joy Thompson | Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Mrs. Thompson's kindergarten class recently participated in a theme unit on winter weather. As part of their studies, they learned about igloos. The children decided they needed an igloo to read in, for their classroom. All students brought empty milk jugs to school. The milk jugs were then hot glued to form an igloo. Stop in and see . . . read more
Emerson-Grandview After School Grant Program
The Nebraska Department of Education is pleased to announce
Emerson and Grandview Elementary Schools are the recipients of the
21st Century Community Learning Center grant in the amount of
$118,000. The program name is After School . . .
read more
An Alliance Connection
What do Jamaican boys and Mrs. Herian"s students at Emerson Elementary have in common? They have Adam Rhoads, a Peace Corps Worker with the Southern Trelawny Environmental Agency in Albert Town, Jamaica. Adam is an AHS graduate with an . . . read more
First Grade Trip
After a unit studying plants, the students in Mrs. Thompson's first grade class recently took an afternoon field trip to see how pumpkins and beans grow. The students started the afternoon at the Methodist Church harvest celebration. The . . . read more
Cinco De Mayo
On Wednesday, May 5, Emerson Second Grade students had the opportunity to study Cinco De Mayo, a Mexican festival. Students had the opportunity to learn Spanish from a great group of Alliance High School students under the guidance of Mrs. . . . read more
Guinea Pigs Don't Read Books
After reading our basal story, "Guinea Pigs Don't Read Books," the first grade students at Emerson Elementary enjoyed a visit from a real guinea pig!!! We learned many interesting facts about guinea pigs and wanted to experience one for . . . read more
Earth Day At Emerson
On Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd, the first grade students at Emerson Elementary were gifted a spruce tree of their very own to take home. After learning about the importance of taking care of our Earth and it's resources, the students . . . read more
First Graders Build Log Cabins
Emerson First Graders in Stacey Romick's class have been learning about Abraham Lincoln. After reading a story titled, Young Abraham Lincoln Log Cabin President , each student made their own log cabins. The students made their log cabins . . . read more
Super Sandwiches
Mrs. Lyster's and Mrs. Benzel's kindergarten classes concluded their letter "S" week by having "Super Sandwiches." Children brought different sandwich fixings to share with the class. We enjoyed ham, cheese, lettuce, peanut butter and jelly, . . . read more
