She tried to keep it a secret but the word got out. Friday, February 20, was a fun day at Brockbank with lots of surprise visits, amazing cards, posters, birthday wishes, and songs. Principal Nelson said it was one of the best birthdays she has ever had!
Kristel Peterson is this year's recipient of the Horace Mann Crystal Apple Award.
Do you know everything the PTA does to help our school? Reflections, Book Fairs, Dads & Donuts, Teacher Appreciation, Popcorn Fridays, Student Birthday Books, SEP Dinners, and so MUCH MORE!
Brockbank students enjoyed Valentine's Day by not only sharing Valentines with classmates but by having fun parties. Room parents came to the school and helped the students celebrate by planning some fun Valentine activites.
Brockbank students showed their creativity and artistic talents by creating Valentine boxes. There were some very creative boxes and it was fun to see all the different ways students use their imagination.
Brockbank Principal Larraine Nelson got "HEART ATTACKed!" Sixth-grade students came to her office and put special Valentine's all around her room. What a fun surprise!
Tuesday, February 3, a representative from Discovery Gateway Children's Museum, visited the fifth-grade students at Brockbank Elementary. The students enjoyed a fun science lesson on chemical and physical changes. After a demostration the students were then able to conduct their own chemical reations. It was a very fun way to learn!
Brockbank students love our school counselor, Mrs. Terri Jensen! She is very important in the lives of the students at Brockbank. She teaches life skills lessons in each class about once a month. This helps students know what to do when they need to face certain situations in life. It also lets every student know that it is natural and okay to talk with the counselor. The counselors office is right by the front door so it is easy for students to see her and visit with her.
Recently in the library, librarian Mrs. Peggy Rothaug, invited fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students to participate in a book trailer contest. The object of the contest was for the students to read books and to then share the books with friends and excite others to read their favorite books by creating a book trailer using powerpoint, movie maker, or by making a poster. The trailer had to include important information about the book, the title, author, and the summary of the plot (without giving away the ending). Students did such a great job that Mrs.