All the hard work finally paid off when Mr. Hansen's sixth-graders performed A Christmas Carol. Students had been working for months to memorize and perfect each of their parts. There were days when they even sacrificed some of their P.E. time to practice the play. By the time the big night rolled around, they were well prepared to entertain us all!
On Friday, December 7th, Salem Elementary got a real treat. Chantilly Lace performed some of our favorite Christmas songs. Students were enthralled and enjoyed singing along. We all got a good laugh when they asked Mr. Wellburn to join them on stage for a song. We all had a wonderful time singing in the Christmas season.
On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving Break, Salem Elementary second-graders learned more about the daily life of our Pilgrims and Native Americans. Students ground corn to use in cornbread, made butter with an old butter churn, and then enjoyed the two together as a tasty treat. They made bracelets from wool and headbands with feathers. They sewed pouches and made candles. Students learned how to weave. It was a fun filled day with lots of hands on learning, not to mention, a great way to celebrate the upcoming holiday!
Aren't these the cutest little pilgrims you've ever seen? Kindergarteners had a wonderful time celebrating Thanksgiving by dressing up as pilgrims and having a feast.
Every year it is a tradition for Salem Elementary to hold a Turkey Gobbling contest. There are three categories, strut, gobbler, and combo. The winners and participants of the strut and gobbler received a candy bar while the winners of the combo received a turkey! They are judged by grade level. We definitely had a great time this year!!