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
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
🌟Job 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.
📍 Highland Elementary
⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🗓️ April 13th, 2024
#StudentCenteredFutureFocused
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. 🌟✨Congratulations🎉! Elon Elementary ❤ Dr. Davern!
Shedding some light 💡 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!
We are thrilled to congratulate our 2024 Classified Employees of the Year! 🌟These 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!
On Thursday students and staff dressed up to show their future career or wore their favorite college gear! “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” 🎈🎈📢📢 #PhoenixTakeFlight #Dr.Seuss
✨ 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
✅ 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!
We are proud to announce the 2024 ABSS Teachers of the Year! 🌟
These exceptional teachers are making a real difference in their students' lives. They care deeply about their students’ 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! 👏
In honor of our study of Dr. Seuss this week, we celebrated his imagination on Wednesday with Wacky Tacky Day. “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” 🎈🎈📢📢 #PhoenixTakeFlight #Dr.Seuss
Students and teachers had fun dressing up as Lorax from Dr. Seuss.
“I am the Lorax who speaks for the trees, which you seem to be chopping as fast as you please!” 🎈🎈🎈🎉🎉🎉#PhoenixTakeFlight #Dr.Seuss
🐈in a 🎩 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
🤖 3rd grade students expanded their knowledge of division ➗ 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
📣Yearbooks! Come and get your Yearbooks! Now on sale! Snap a picture of the QR Code and follow the directions to easily order your yearbook!
🎨 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. 🖌️ #PhoenixTakeFlight #President's Day
💯👵👴Elon 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. 🌟💯🎇A Great day indeed!!! #PhoenixTakeFlight
First grade celebrated Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, 🐉🧧 through games, and stories, making dragon crafts, writing Mandarin, and eating Lo Mein noodles. 🍜 Our red and gold decorations set the tone for cultural immersion and global learning fun! #PhoenixTakeFlight
🎉🎉Today Elon Elementary celebrated Principal Davern's Birthday🎇🎁
Happy Birthday Dr. Davern!!! Best wishes for the years ahead! 🎉
Music to our ears! 🎶 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! 🧠 Although just beginning, these students are going to be making big (sound) waves!
✨🌟🎉 First-grade had a successful 2nd quarter awards function today! All students worked so hard and we are so proud of all their efforts. ✨🤩Congratulations 1st Grade!!!!
