Back to School Night is a great way to learn more about your child's school and classroom to help set up a great year! This year's event will happen on Thursday August 29th. A whole group session will begin at 6:00 PM in the gymnasium to hear from Mrs. Spittle, followed by breakout sessions into the teacher's classroom to learn details of the grade level. Please join us!
When students get an opportunity to learn through living through the history, it takes their learning to a whole different level. Our 4th graders have been studying Idaho History all year, learning about the westward expansion and how early settlers lived when they moved west and made Idaho their home. On Friday, they put their learning into action at our Rendezvous. They made toys and necklaces, did a scavenger hunt, attempted to rope their cattle, and more! Thanks to our 4th grade teachers for organizing the event, our district assistants, and parent volunteers for their help!
Hello! We are Silver Sage Elementary! We have students who speak many languages here. Some were born in other countries and moved here. Some of them were born here too. Together at school, we learn together, about each other, and about our schoolwork too.
Friday we celebrated "Heritage Day" and our Multi Language Learners program, Miss Lloyd and Mrs. Joana, had their students write "Hello" in their native languages to welcome students to our assembly. How many of these languages do you recognize?
Spring has arrived in Idaho and we are loving it! Kindergartener's got to finish their lesson on the life cycle of butterflies by releasing their new friends into the world! Sprinkles and Smith are just a few of the friends that our kinder classes got to learn about and see fly away after their growth in class.
More STEM Day fun! Thanks to the SSE STEM Committee for organizing this amazing event and the community volunteers for assisting students in the engaging stations!
On Wednesday, students were surrounded by everything STEM during our STEM Day event! Stations were set up that allowed students to learn and explore different aspects of Science, Engineering, Math and Science to help them use their learner powers of Wonder, Reflection, and Collaboration! We even got to experience the Star Lab, helping students learn about the stars and constellations in the night sky! Lots of smiles all day! #STEM #Westadaschools
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!
