Last weekend we had some amazing teams of readers compete in Idaho Battle of the Books (IBOB)! These teams had to read 16 books over the last few months and during the competition were asked details that only the sharpest of readers would be able to remember! Team Mythics made it to the quarterfinals, and The Cookies worked together to answer everything they could! Both teams represented Silver Sage proudly!
It's the first day of STEM Week! Be sure to check your students' take home belongings. There is a green sheet with a QR code and instructions for an activity to do tonight to continue their learning and excite them for the rest of the week!
STEM week is here! It's a week of exciting learning opportunities for our students as they explore the world of STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! Each day students will have lessons and activities in the class along with take home kits with more things to learn! And Wednesday is STEM day, with a whole day of stations, activities, and a star lab! We can't wait!
Last week, 5th grader Sofia showcased her amazing artistic skills! Her painting of the Grand Teton National Park was chosen to represent Silver Sage at the district art show. Sofia really captured all the beauty that there is in nature with her work and we are so excited that she got to share her skills with others tonight!
Our 4th graders have continued their exploration of Idaho History with an opportunity to get their hands dirty with some panning for gold! Students learned about the Gold Rush and sifted the dirt to find as much gold as possible. They got to experience the thrill of seeing those gold sparkles shining in the pan as they struck it rich!
Our 1st graders got to explore the Boise Zoo on Friday! The weather was beautiful as they waked through the exhibits to see the different wildlife. Students' got to see the creatures that they only see pictures of and read about all of a sudden right in front of them in real life! What an amazing experience.
Dinner plans have been made already to start your weekend! Join us in helping raise money for Silver Sage and getting a delicious meal! Order your Panda Express online anytime Friday, April 19th and use code 920324 in the fundraiser box and part of the order total will be donated back to us to help our school and students! The hardest part may be deciding which items you want to eat for dinner!
Silver Sage had a visit from @wasdnutrition and Westy! Westy provided some fun as they greeted the students and encouraged them to keep eating a healthy meals! Our stallions have really enjoyed the new vegetable bar at our lunches and were in great spirits with their lunchtime guest! Thanks for visiting us Westy!
You know that it is near the end of the school year when Mrs. Spittle is on the roof of the school taking a class picture of the 5th graders.
This week we had @Treasurevalleysaferoutes host a Bike Rodeo at Silver Sage! As the weather warms up, our bike tires are getting pumped up and helmets are being strapped on to have some fun! They taught our students about safe riding by sharing the road and obeying traffic signs on our pathways. Students got to feel the wind blowing in their faces as they navigated the course, making turns, going uphill, swerving around the slalom cones, and delivering newspapers while riding bikes and scooters! Lots of smiles! Thanks to Lisa, Charlie and Jacob for visiting and our parent volunteers for helping students!
Be sure to look at what is coming up ahead after Spring Break. In just the first few weeks we will have pictures, yearbooks, and volunteer opportunities to help enrich our students education. Check the latest newsletters for more information.
Another shout out for Lisa Jimenez and Carrie Lenhart for being recognized as our Teacher and Classified Employee of the Year for 2023-2024! Both show dedication to their students and leadership to staff, which is just the start of why they were chosen for this award! Thank you for being a part of our Silver Sage Community!
Idaho Theatre for Youth excited and wowed our students by bringing their performance of The Legend of Finn McCoy! Students' were caught in the story, props and costumes. It was a great way to end our Friday before Spring Break! Thank you @idahoshakespeare for bringing these performances for students!
We are so excited to congratulate Carrie Lenhart, our Classified Employee of the Year for 2023-2024! Carrie is one of our paraprofessional's working with students in a variety of settings towards their goals. Students and staff value her help and kindness every day and is a valuable part of our community! Congratulations!
Congratulations to Lisa Jimenez, our Teachers of the Year for 2023-2024! Lisa brings so much ever day for students and staff as one of our 4th grade teachers, leading by example with her enthusiasm and creativity. We are so glad to have her in our Silver Sage community and represent us for this very well deserved honor!
Read Week has been a ton of fun! Besides dressing up, we have had students helping each other. Here is 5th grade and Kindergarten teaming up to share the stories and words of Dr. Seuss!
Family Read Night was a great time! Thanks to the staff for showing our students that stories and reading are amazing! Families came out to play reading games, hear books being read, and explore and wonder about the fairy tales that books being for us!
More pictures from our dance last week!
We had such a RADICAL time at our 80's glow dance! Parents - way to go digging out your old threads from the back of the closet! We enjoyed seeing all the scrunches, side pony tails, neon and tubular dance moves! Thanks PTO for hosting such a cool community event!
This year, students and teachers are working on being "On Track" with our learning. Students are encouraged to work on iReady lessons to assist them in their learning goals. Each week, students get to move across the board for how many lessons they have completed so far in the school year. Students get excited when it is their turn to take their picture and move it to the next level! Keep it up!
