KCES “Kids Committed everyday to success” Kiln Creek elementary KCES “Kids Committed everyday to success”

Welcome to school kindergarteners! https://spark.adobe.com/page/kIdj0/ Our kindergarten classes were treated to a “welcome to the Library” orientation which included lots of singing and dancing! Third graders help put together a booklet modeling great library behavior for our new students.

Kangas love stem! All classes introduced to engineering design process Stem clubs in every grade 1st grade coding club in the library every other Wednesday http://www.andreabeaty.com http://www.stemread.com/rosie-revere-engineer/ http://smartspaceniu.com/files/Engineering-Design-Process-Handout2.pdf

Research Guided inquiry Open inquiry 5th graders kicked off the 5th grade writing assessment with a look at an example of how good research is done before getting started Open inquiry 4th graders were introduced to the notetaking and inquiry process before beginning their open inquiry research http://www.nancyloewen.net/

We have Lots of Fun too! Back to school night book fair New books Families had the opportunity to sign up for a public library card The book fair was the highlight of the fall Teachers and students love when new books come in