Congratulations to the 117 Hayes Elementary students who participated in the Davenport Public Library Summer Reading program! This is by far the largest participation we’ve had in years, and we were recognized with a trophy at our August 31st morning meeting. Also, the students who participated will be recognized at a Reading Celebration on Friday, September 9th at the end of the school day. Way to go Bulldogs!
Wednesday, August 31st was our first Morning Meeting of the year. Our awesome announcements readers, Steven Stradt and Emmaly Maylum, read the announcements and led the school in the Pledge of Allegiance. We had special guests today from West High School, the Dance and Cheerleading Teams! Thank you to all of the West High Athletes who came to Hayes and lead us in some rousing cheers. Next month’s morning meeting will feature our first Optimist Social Skills awards and also the West High Marching Band.
Hayes Elementary School 5th graders read about Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama this school year through the Treasure’s Reading Series and decided to fundraise enough money to send 21 students to the camp in June. The 5th grade teachers, Carey Smysor, Lisa Whalen, and Stacy Smith went with the students and expanded their learning on space exploration through this incredible experience!
Hayes Elementary School’s third graders were fortunate enough to take 8-free sessions of water safety and education at the Davenport Downtown YMCA this May. All students were able to grow through these outstanding swimming classes thanks to a special grant funded project. A special thank you to the Davenport YMCA for their partnership and support of the Davenport Community School District!
Congratulations to 102 Hayes Elementary students who have completed over half of the ST Math program this school year! 5 of these 102 students have completed the entire program. ST Math is an interactive Math program designed to meet students where they are in their math skills, and provide reinforcement for those skills. However, if you ask Hayes students they will tell you they like ST Math because it is fun! Hayes would like to thank Math Curriculum Specialist Alissa Hansel and Mind Research for bringing the ST Math program to our school.
On Wednesday, February 24th the following students were recognized by their teachers for outstanding demonstration of our Boys Town Social Skills: Treshon Binion-Grubbs (K); Brady Seibert (K); Emma Antle (K); Adrianne LaFrancois (1); Halie Hayes (1); Anabelle Ruby (1); Natalie Peppers (2); Deavian Orr (2); Austin Lester (2); Ranadika Lankford (2); Abigail Hill (3); T’Najz Franks (3); Anthony Schutters (3); Travyzz Binion (3); Claire Gillespie (4); Elijah Darnell (4); Jaden Meador (4); Eric Lantau (5); Owen Christy (5); Lucero Torres (5); and Gabriel Sharoian (5). Each student received their awards from the Optimist Club during our February Morning Meeting.
Kindergarten Round-up for the 2016-2017 school year will be on Thursday March 3rd from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Hayes library. Please bring your student to meet the kindergarten teachers and participate in fun activities. Parents please also bring the following items: Immunization Record, Birth Certificate, Proof of Address (Utility Bill, Lease, or Rental Agreement), Dental and Vision Screenings or exemptions, and a Proof of Blood Test for Lead.
The kindergarten teachers and paras have many fun activities planned for your student, and Mrs. Gott and the office staff have tons of useful information to prepare your student for a
Congratulations to our January Optimist Social Skills Award Winners! Students were recognized at our morning meeting on January 27, 2016. The following students were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating outstand use of our Boys Town Social Skills: Chase Underwood K; Ava Graves K; Kaide Hawley K; Rhea Cregan 1; Jayden Baer Motz 1; Brayden Wright 1; Gabby Ortiz 2; Mason Ortiz 2; Justin Woods 2; Agustin Nuci 3; Kaitlynne Conger 3; Emmaly Maylum 3; Olin Duncan 3; Luca Riepe 4; Quincy Strawhacker 4; Mikalah Phelps 4; Isabelle Shipley 5; Lilli Townsley 5; Gabriel Sharoian 5; Alysa Davis 5;
Congratulations to the following students for having perfect attendance for the first semester: Dallas Dunn, Hanna Jackson, Eric Lantau, Michelle Sass, Conner Alderson, Cameron Gumm, Leah Mirfield, Alexis Peters, Kylie Daily, Amiere Nicholson, Sveta Sanders, Joseph Cortez, Aaliyah Long, Grace Brayant, Jadalynn Daily Drake Nefzger, Steven Stradt, Anthony Schutters, Lunden Koland, Trayvieon McCall, Ricky McCall, Deavian Orr, Mackensie LeBarge, Kendan Spicer, Lillian Coombes, Audriana Guldner, Nikolas Peppers, Lilly Daily, Jesse Hines, and Shonn Bell. Each of the students were recognized at our January Morning Meeting and with a Blue Ribbon placed on their locker for all to see. Way
Thank you to Mrs. Pizano, our Family Involvement Liaison, for an outstanding 2nd Grade family night. Each student who attended received a Hayes bag filled with a book, a pencil, and other goodies. Students and families listened to Halloween themed stories read by our 2nd Grade teachers; Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Haas, and Ms. Erickson. There were also hands on stations for 2nd graders to make S’mores snack mix and science station where they made slime using a chemical reaction between borax and white glue!
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