The Escape Room at Literacy Night was a big hit! Kudos to the smart parents and kids who stayed the course and cracked the code! From everyone in fifth grade, we would like to say thank you to all the parents and students who joined us for literacy night! Your participation helped make the event a success and together, we were able to celebrate the joy of reading! In the fifth grade hall, families worked to complete various escape rooms. The challenge seen in the pictures was to solve five different puzzles in order to open the locked box. Thank you to everyone who participated and also to those who helped the students get to that box!
Yesterday on Wednesday, November 6th, third through fifth grade experienced a literacy presentation hosted by Caradith Craven. Caradith works at the Purcell Public Library and utilized book donations from Best of Books. She did a phenomenal job at engaging the students with activities, such as role playing! Thank you for allowing our students to have this enriched experience and bringing literacy to life for them!
In the pictures, you will see third grade enjoying one of the role playing activities that were used alongside a book about gravity.
Purcell Intermediate K-Kids are hosting their Thanksgiving Food Drive! We hope you are able to join us in helping our community in need.
Drop Off Location: Purcell Intermediate School
When: November 7th-13th
*The grade level that brings the most donated items will be given EXTRA recess*
TOMORROW NIGHT!
We hope to see you there.
Join us from 5:30-7 for fun activities with your teachers/staff!!!
Today, Mrs. Austin's fourth grade classes learned about democracy, Election Day, and what the Presidential Election looks like.
They even got to go through the voting process as they voted on what they thought the best food was. 🇺🇸🗳️
Yesterday, third grade participated in Purcell's Wellness Week and said "BOO!" to drugs on Halloween. Look how creative many of their costumes were!
Pumpkin Patch Games in PE 🎃👻
Today we said BOO 👻 to drugs as part of our Wellness Week! There were so many great costumes! Be safe tonight and have a Happy Halloween!🎃
In third grade, the students have been reading the story "Whooping Cranes in Danger." They have learned about their migration, their recovery away from being an extinct species, and various facts about the life of a whooping crane. In Ms. Windham's class, the students learned how the whooping cranes and other birds fly, along with what helps them migrate long distances. Using colored paper, tape, paper clips, glue, scissors, and excellent folding skills, the students were tasked with creating a plane that can travel great distances and soar high in the sky, just like the ultralight planes the whooping cranes followed to learn how to fly!
Mrs. Arnold’s 5th grade social studies classes completed a project that combined research skills with artistic expression, focusing on the Jamestown Settlement. The students researched the structure and building style of the Jamestown Fort and then created a 3D model based on their findings. This hands-on approach encourages creativity as students were able to use everyday household items to construct their model of the historical fort. This assignment not only enhanced their understanding of early American history but also fosters innovation and problem-solving as they worked hard to bring their research to life.
Yesterday, the Intermediate had the opportunity to send off the Purcell Lady Dragons and cheer them on as they get ready for their state softball game! This morning, they're starting their game at this very moment and we couldn't be more proud! #takestate 🥎
In Ms. Windham's third grade class, the students have been reading a story about two children starting an organization to help rescue animals suffering from oil spills in the ocean. Through a series of timed challenges, the students got to experience how cleaning up oil in a body of water and off of a creature could be hard work!
4th grade reading and writing kiddos had some fun with fall activities on the last day before fall break! Their creativity is exhilarating. HAPPY FALL BREAK! 🍃🍁
Our 4th graders learned about force and motion in science/math! They did a race car friction investigation. They learned how to collect data and use the data to determine the effects that different types of friction had on their car's energy!
At the end of last week, third grade the opportunity to see the Wild Robot and have fun with their friends and family at the Pauls Valley park! The women working at the Royal Theater in Pauls Valley did a phenomenal job at being patient and being prepared for all of us! There were about 55 parents who came, selling out the entire theater! Since there were so many parents, the workers graciously waited to start the movie until mostly everyone was seated. The students did a terrific job while having to wait about 50 minutes for the Wild Robot to start!
From everyone in third grade, students and teachers, thank you to everyone who helped make this experience memorable!
A big thank you to Fire Marshal Quinn Kroth and the Purcell Fire Department for spending the day teaching our students about fire safety. They took time to answer questions, highlight the importance of checking smoke alarms, and encouraged families to create escape plans. Our students also had the exciting opportunity to explore the ladder truck and learn about the many tools firefighters use. We truly appreciate our first responders for their dedication and the time they spent with our students. It was a valuable and memorable experience for everyone!🧑🚒🚒🧯#firepreventionweek
Look at how creative our third graders are!! The students have been learning about abstract art with Mr. Franco in TEAMS. Their projects are displayed in the third grade hallway for everyone to enjoy!
The K-Kids had the opportunity to help out at the first annual McClain County Domestic Violence Awareness Walk! They were busy filling grab bags, ensuring everyone signed waivers, passing out candles, and lending a hand in many other ways. The community was thrilled to have their support, and it was heartwarming to see them involved in such an important event. Afterwards, so many people commented on how well-behaved and respectful they were. We’re so proud of these young leaders!
You can rid yourself of the anxiety that comes with sending cash or credit card to school with your student! You can pre-load a Literati gift card.
Reminder... The book fair is open all this week during the day, and also on parent teacher nights!
In PE class, we had a fun and energetic week! The Cone Flip Treasure Grab was a great way to combine skill practice with movement. Learning about aerobic capacity while doing exercises like jumping jacks, squats, and running helps students understand how their bodies work during physical activity. It’s a great way to integrate both fitness and knowledge!
