Students Show Appreciation for TK School Board Members Page Elementary Student Council members shook hands with each TK Board of Education member as they presented each one with a small token of appreciation and thanks for all they do. It’s all part of recognizing January as School Board appreciation month.
TK Staff Humbled by ‘The Thank You Project’ Recognition When Jordan and Kenan Smith walked into Dayne Fletke’s middle school classroom, he had no idea what was about to happen. Neither did Kristi Palmbos, a para-pro in his room. But 7th grader Nate Boersma was all smiles. He knew exactly what was going on - or at least he thought he did.
Page Elementary December Podcast This month students and staff discuss books to read over the long break, movie day, the food drive and favorite outdoor activities. Enjoy!
Page Elementary Teacher Interviewed for Excellence in Education Award Nicole Shipley, a Page Elementary special education teacher, received the Excellence in Education honor after being nominated by a parent. She was featured in a spotlight interview recently on FOX 17.
Page Elementary Teacher Earns Excellence in Education Honor Page Elementary teacher Nicole Shipley has received the Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education Honor. The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence in Education awards in 2014 to recognize outstanding public-school educators across the state during the school year.
November Page Podcast The Page Elementary podcast for November features students talking about historical fiction book talks, things they are thankful for, the High School SALT team, and students at Page learning about Dia de los Muertos.
TK Exceptional Fourth Grader Is a National Math Star! Move over Young Sheldon - Lilly Griswold is on her way! “Math every day!” cheered 9-year-old Lilly. “I just love math!”And she’s good at it - very good! The Page Elementary fourth grader is now a member of National Math Stars - a highly selective program designed to identify and nurture exceptional mathematical talent throughout the country. She is one of only 100 students in the nation accepted into the program this year and one of only three from the state of Michigan.
Page Staff Share Family Service History on Veterans Day Students pass by a permanent display case in the main lobby at Page Elementary School every day, but few take time to understand what’s inside. On Veterans Day many took a closer look as the display features information about Jerry Page and his service to the country in the U.S. Air Force - long before he became a teacher or superintendent at Thornapple Kellogg Schools.
On the Case: Page Students Solve the Mystery Remember the mystery board game Clue? Players had to figure out if it was Professor Plum who committed the murder in the library with a candlestick? Or maybe it was Col. Mustard in the kitchen with a rope?
If You’re Bored, Grab a Gourd! Those weird-shaped, bumpy fall gourds brought out the imagination and creativity of fifth-grade students in Mrs. Michalski’s class.
