Steenrod Elementary

COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR PARTICIPATION! All students who have presented at their school science fair are able to participate at the County Fair, but they MUST be registered by January 20! Parents are responsible for registering projects Additional information is on the WLU website. https://westliberty.edu/biology/registration-elementary/ Please contact Mrs. Dietrich if you have any questions.

COUNTY SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR All students who received 1st, 2nd or 3rd Place in our school Social Studies Fair are able to attend the County Social Studies Fair. Please see the attachment for some basic information and use the link to register! Email or send a Schoology message if you have questions. https://forms.gle/ry1rx4jMnsPv5GJw9

Congratulations to all of our students who displayed confidence in their Academic Fair Presentations today! Winners in each category are listed below: SCIENCE Chemistry: 1st Place - Willa Collins and Eleni Karnoupakis 2nd Place - Reagan Hunker and Carson Kidd 3rd Place - Olivia Anderson Honorable Mention - Atticus Winters, Garrett Lowther, Gabriella Childers and Mikayla Morrison Animal Science: 1st Place - Brenna Richards 2nd Place - Eva Yuhase 3rd Place - Ricky Moore Behavioral and Social Science 1st Place - Mila and Claire Ellis Energy, Environmental and Earth Science 1st Place - Josie Duhe 2nd Place - Caroline Voegelin 3rd Place - Dwayne Saunders Health Science 1st Place - Brody Hengler 2nd Place - Liam Veltri 3rd Place - Alden Brown, Cooper Maguire, and Charlie Hicks Material Science 1st Place - Colby Manukin 2nd Place - Adara George and Lennon Irwin 3rd Place - Emma Carney and McKenna Snyder Honorable Mention - Alec Godkin and Liam Rodriguez Plant Science 1st Place - Brooks Archer and Eliana Pentino 2nd Place - Koda Nizami 3rd Place, Tie - Harper Porter and Aria Namack Honorable Mention - Pierce and Preston Grimes SOCIAL STUDIES Anthropology Individual 1st Place - Tucker Rich 2nd Place - Ayden Stricklin Anthropology Group 1st Place - Nick Honaker and Connor Evans 2nd Place - Greta Decker and Andrea Fisher Economics 1st Place - Connor Blount 2nd Place - Max Boffa 3rd Place - Harrison Boffa Geography 1st Place - Colin Mandarino 2nd Place - Jack Reed 3rd Place - Conner Haver Honorable Mention - Jace Wilson Psychology 1st Place - Alayah McDaniel 2nd Place - Angel Love 3rd Place - Madison Cowart Sociology 1st Place Individual - Will Bracher-Musty 1st Place Group - Cal Dailer and Easton Gessler State and Local Studies Individual 1st Place - Rachel Scott 2nd Place - Brycen Stidd 3rd Place - Jimmy Whisler State and Local Studies Group 1st Place - Mickey and Della Lewis 2nd Place - Niko Gomez and Owen Kennedy US History Individual 1st Place - Bailey Gilbert 2nd Place - Wyatt Heitzman 3rd Place - Maverick Pauley US History Group 1st Place - Leah and Lily Murphy 2nd Place - Blake Hockenberry, Davis Pentino, Owen Sengewalt 3rd Place - Grayson Ciszewski and Cooper West World History 1st Place - Evelyn Folmar 2nd Place -Ethan Scott 3rd Place - Brendan Kregar

This week our spotlight shines on Mrs. Kiediasch and Ms. Trish, one of our first grade teams.

We've boxed up for donation many left behind hoodies and sweatshirts that have been on our lost and found table for awhile. The items pictured here are coats that were left behind right before break, and surprisingly, a matched pair of gloves (usually we find solo gloves or mittens). Please comment or email Mrs. Dietrich, mdietric@k12.wv.us, if they belong to your child.

Contact Mrs. Dietrich with any questions about the Academic Fair! mdietric@k12.wv.us

This is an instructional league for 4th/5th grade Ohio County Schools Students. It will be at the Highlands Sports complex on Fridays in the month of February. Once teams are selected your team will be assigned one of the courts and time slots, either 5:30 or 7:00, each Friday. On these dates we will have 30 minutes on the court for teaching followed by a game that will be approximately 40-50 minutes. January 13th is the last day to sign up.

Make sure to look at the forecast each day and send your child with outerwear that will keep them comfortable outside.

Finding time to work out during the holidays can be tricky, but doing just 20 – 30 minutes of daily physical activity can have a major impact on your outlook and overall wellbeing. Exercise affects both the body and mind, improving strength, bone density, and balance while reducing stress levels and sharpening focus and mental acuity. And you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to reap these benefits. https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/move-it-monday/find-the-time-to-fit-in-fitness?utm_source=Healthy+Monday&utm_campaign=8edd2b1902-HM_2024_12_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-12814a6ec2-67734208

This week, our spotlight shines on Mrs. Kuhns and Mrs. Walter, one of our kindergarten teams.

Help us keep our school happy and healthy!

We hope you'll join us in spreading holiday cheer!

Do you like to ski? Check out this money saving opportunity from Oglebay! Sign up by Dec. 19 and the form will be shared with the Oglebay Ski Lodge. https://forms.gle/FwnmE33GmG2r4TaE6

Having a full life is a blessing but it can also be stressful. You’re not alone: two-thirds of Americans are stressed out! According to the American Psychological Society, money and work top the list for stress triggers – and even a single late night can throw sleep patterns into a flap. We’ve all been there. Fortunately for us, scientists, researchers, and doctors are intent on studying and unlocking the patterns of stress. There’s plenty of good information available that can help us to effectively reduce stress levels and have better, fuller lives. https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/move-it-monday/monday-recommit-routine-reduce-stress-levels?utm_source=Healthy+Monday&utm_campaign=e7a61b2686-HM_2024_12_9&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-12814a6ec2-67734208

This week, our spotlight shines on Mrs. Schmitt and Ms. Charity - one of our Kindergarten teams!

Enlarge the photo to see where your children will be seated during the performance. Doors open at 5:15 and showtime is 6:00 pm!

The holiday season makes exercising a bit more difficult: it’s cold, you’re busy, there’s cookies everywhere…but that doesn’t mean you need to abandon your fitness routine. In fact, there are many ways to stay active during the holidays that don’t involve going outside at all. A home workout is a great way to involve your family and friends. This Monday, learn all the different ways you can work out indoors with our list of low-impact exercise ideas appropriate for all ages and ability levels. https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/move-it-monday/5-easy-ways-to-take-your-move-it-monday-exercises-indoors?utm_source=Healthy+Monday&utm_campaign=90d6c7be7f-HM_2024_12_2&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-12814a6ec2-67734208

This week, we are shining a spotlight on our PreK Instructional Team, Ms. Beth, Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Melanie!

Take a minute to read through and mark dates on your calendar!

Researchers have found doing vigorous exercise can increase metabolic rates for as much as 14 hours afterward, which means you’ll still be burning calories long after you fit in a workout. Use Monday to fit in quick workouts while spending quality time with your family and friends. It will pay off by alleviating stress and enhancing your mental well-being. Happy Thanksgiving!