On March 9th, selected 5th grade students participated in All County Chorus. Here is a video of them signing "Oye" by Jim Papoulis. https://5il.co/2gowk
2 months ago, Manda Stiegel
Hello parents of second graders, All second grade students in the Alamance-Burlington School System will be assessed using the Naglieri General Abilities Test (NGAT) in the spring. This online assessment is an integrated series of tests that provide information on the level of development of general and specific cognitive abilities. Please click on the link below for more information about the NGAT. After Spring Break, more information will come home on when Elon students will be taking the test. Thank you! https://5il.co/2glsw
2 months ago, Manda Stiegel
๐ŸŒŸJob seekers, mark your calendars - our 2024 Job Fair is one month away! We are hiring for many positions, both certified and classified. Come find your next opportunity with us! Please share with anyone you know who may be interested. ๐Ÿ“ Highland Elementary โฐ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ April 13th, 2024 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
2 months ago, James Shuler
ABSS Job Fair 2024 graphic with information about its location at Highland Elementary, April 13th, 9 AM to 12:00 PM showing four photographs of staff and students
On Friday, Principal Davern announced his retirement to the Elon staff and community. Dr. Davern served as principal for 13 years at Elon. We are thankful for his dedication to the Elon students, families, staff, and community. ๐ŸŒŸโœจCongratulations๐ŸŽ‰! Elon Elementary โค Dr. Davern!
3 months ago, Jamie Aniroodh
Principal Davern announcing his retirement to the staff of Elon Elementary
Shedding some light ๐Ÿ’ก on history! Fourth graders explored NC's "Graveyard of the Atlantic" and the role of lighthouses in the 1700-1800s. They created digital timelines, presentations, map projects & impressive model lighthouses. Thanks to Ms. House for leading the project!
3 months ago, James Shuler
Principal Dr. Davern stands with a few students looking surprised and ecstatic in front of model lighthouses
Two students point at a model Cape Hatteras lighthouse as they walk through the displays
A LEGO representation of Oak Island lighthouse
Four students sitting in front of their Chromebooks that have their digital representations of North Carolina lighthouses
Fourth grade students walk by model lighthouses of Cape Lookout
A student in a gray hoodie holds a model lighthouse
A student in a black t-shirt stands in front of a tri-fold board and a scale model representing Oak Island Lighthouse
Fourth grade students walk by model lighthouses of Cape Lookout
A student in a pink t-shirt holds a model lighthouse
We are thrilled to congratulate our 2024 Classified Employees of the Year! ๐ŸŒŸThese dedicated staff members take on diverse and critical roles that provide vital support for the education of our students. We deeply appreciate their hard work. Congratulations!
3 months ago, James Shuler
Classified Employees of Year with names and schools
On Thursday students and staff dressed up to show their future career or wore their favorite college gear! โ€œThe more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places youโ€™ll go.โ€ ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ“ข #PhoenixTakeFlight #Dr.Seuss
3 months ago, Manuel Barragan Velasco
Staff dressed up to show their future career. lol
Students dressed up to show their future career or wore their favorite college gear.
Students dressed up to show their future career or wore their favorite college gear.
Students dressed up to show their future career or wore their favorite college gear.
Students dressed up to show their future career or wore their favorite college gear.
Students dressed up to show their future career or wore their favorite college gear.
Students dressed up to show their future career or wore their favorite college gear.
Students dressed up to show their future career or wore their favorite college gear.
โœจ Kindergarten Enrollment links in English and Spanish are now on our website! We have instructions, videos, a checklist, and other resources. If your child will turn 5 before August 31, 2024, they are eligible to enroll in ABSS Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 academic year. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/kindergarten-program โœ… Want to register in person? Come out to our Registration Fair on March 9th at Holly Hill Mall, 9 AM to Noon. Staff will be available to answer all your questions!
3 months ago, James Shuler
Graphic advertising Kindergarten Registration with a link to our Kindergarten website and information about the Registration Fair on March 9th
We are proud to announce the 2024 ABSS Teachers of the Year! ๐ŸŒŸ These exceptional teachers are making a real difference in their students' lives. They care deeply about their studentsโ€™ growth and success every day. Whether helping a struggling learner find their confidence, making lessons fun through imaginative activities, or supporting students through life's challenges, their student-first commitment is worthy of praise. Please join us in celebrating them! ๐Ÿ‘
3 months ago, James Shuler
List of ABSS 2024 Teachers of the Year with names and schools
In honor of our study of Dr. Seuss this week, we celebrated his imagination on Wednesday with Wacky Tacky Day. โ€œYou can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.โ€ ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ“ข #PhoenixTakeFlight #Dr.Seuss
3 months ago, Manuel Barragan Velasco
Our students rocked some pretty wacky tacky outfits yesterday!
Our students rocked some pretty wacky tacky outfits yesterday!
Our students rocked some pretty wacky tacky outfits yesterday!
Our students and staff rocked some pretty wacky tacky outfits yesterday!
Our students and staff rocked some pretty wacky tacky outfits yesterday!
Our staff rocked some pretty wacky tacky outfits yesterday!
Our students and staff rocked some pretty wacky tacky outfits yesterday!
Our students and staff rocked some pretty wacky tacky outfits yesterday!
Students and teachers had fun dressing up as Lorax from Dr. Seuss. โ€œI am the Lorax who speaks for the trees, which you seem to be chopping as fast as you please!โ€ ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰#PhoenixTakeFlight #Dr.Seuss
3 months ago, Manuel Barragan Velasco
Teacher with students on Lorex day!
Students dress for Lorex Day!
Students dress for Lorex Day!
Teacher with students on Lorex day!
Students dress for Lorex Day!
Teacher with students on Lorex day!
Students dress for Lorex Day!
Teacher with students on Lorex day!
๐Ÿˆin a ๐ŸŽฉ This week we are celebrating Dr. Seuss. Today, students and teachers wore red (read) and hats to celebrate "The Cat in the Hat Day" #PhoenixTakeFlight #Dr.Seuss
3 months ago, Manda Stiegel
5th grade students wearing read and/or hats
5th grade students wearing read and/or hats
5th grade students and teacher  wearing read and/or hats
5th grade students wearing read and/or hats
๐Ÿค– 3rd grade students expanded their knowledge of division โž— to program their robot, Dot, to check their work. Elon even had a special visitor, State Senator Galey, come to the classroom to watch how students are engaged with robots and mathematical standards. #PhoenixTakeFlight
3 months ago, Manda Stiegel
Senator Galey in the front of the classroom of students saying how impressed she was with their coding
4 students working on solving a division problem and coding their robot using an iPad
2 students working on solving a division problem and coding their robot using an iPad
4 students working on solving a division problem and coding their robot using an iPad
3 students working on solving a division problem and coding their robot using an iPad
Senator Galey holding Dot, the robot with principal Dr. Davern
๐Ÿ“ฃYearbooks! Come and get your Yearbooks! Now on sale! Snap a picture of the QR Code and follow the directions to easily order your yearbook!
3 months ago, Emily Moore
Advertisement for the yearbook in both Spanish and English.
๐ŸŽจ Mrs. Johnson's newcomer class read and wrote about Abraham Lincoln, and then made water colored paintings of him in honor of President's Day. ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ #PhoenixTakeFlight #President's Day
3 months ago, Manda Stiegel
Students created water colorer paintings of Abraham Lincoln with an American Flag in the background
๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿ‘ดElon Elementary had a wonderful time celebrating the 100th Day of School. Students and staff dressed up as 100-year-olds. The day was filled with lots of fun 100th Day learning activities. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐ŸŽ‡A Great day indeed!!! #PhoenixTakeFlight
3 months ago, Jamie Aniroodh
Students make the number 100
Students and teachers dressed 100 years old
Students  dressed 100 years old
Students  dressed 100 years old
Teachers dressed up as 100
Class activities for 100th day- student coloring ice-cream cone
Class activities for 100th day
Class activities for 100th day- student 100 sticker hat
Class activities for 100th day- Building blocks 100
Class activities for 100th day- threading fruit loops
First grade celebrated Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿงง through games, and stories, making dragon crafts, writing Mandarin, and eating Lo Mein noodles. ๐Ÿœ Our red and gold decorations set the tone for cultural immersion and global learning fun! #PhoenixTakeFlight
3 months ago, James Shuler
A class of first graders at Elon Elementary pose in the hallway wearing and holding Lunar New Year decorations.
First grade students sitting at their desks working on Mandarin character craft for a Lunar New Year activity
A first grade student holds up a colored dragon craft
A first grade student holds up a colored dragon craft
Two students at their desks wearing Happy New Year 2024 headbands look up as they work on a craft
๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰Today Elon Elementary celebrated Principal Davern's Birthday๐ŸŽ‡๐ŸŽ Happy Birthday Dr. Davern!!! Best wishes for the years ahead! ๐ŸŽ‰
3 months ago, Jamie Aniroodh
Principal Davern celebrating his birthday at Elon Elementary
Principal Davern celebrating his birthday at Elon Elementary
Birthday celebration for Dr. Davern
Music to our ears! ๐ŸŽถ The Western Alamance Middle School Beginning Band visited Elon Elementary and Altamahaw OssipeeElementary to put on a special performance and tell students about the benefits of music! Making music uniquely develops focus, memory, coordination, and problem-solving skills. It's a brain booster! ๐Ÿง  Although just beginning, these students are going to be making big (sound) waves!
3 months ago, James Shuler
Western Alamance Middle Beginning Band students and instructor stand with instruments and sheet music together in the gym of Elon Elementary
Western Alamance Middle Beginning Band plays for Elon Elementary fifth graders in a gym
Western Alamance Middle Beginning Band speaks to an audience of fifth graders at Elon Elementary
โœจ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ‰ First-grade had a successful 2nd quarter awards function today! All students worked so hard and we are so proud of all their efforts. โœจ๐ŸคฉCongratulations 1st Grade!!!!
3 months ago, Jamie Aniroodh
1st Grade students with the Terrific Kid award
1st Grade students with the Lil Phoenix award
1st Grade students with their awards
1st Grade students with their awards
1st Grade students with their awards
1st Grade students with their awards
1st Grade students with their awards
1st Grade students with their awards