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Fourth-grade students at Grant Elementary have been diving into an exciting writing project focused on animals. Each student chose an animal to research, exploring key aspects such as the animal’s adaptations, habitat, and diet. Through this research, students gained valuable insights into how different animals survive and thrive in their environments. They then used the writing process to organize…
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We are beginning to register students who will be entering Kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year. Parents may register during the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Grant School office. A child must reach the age of five years old on or before July 31, 2025 to be eligible to enter Kindergarten in the public schools. Parents should bring the child's State Certified birth certificate and the…
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What is reading fluency, and how can we help students increase their reading fluency? Reading fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. Why is building reading fluency so important? Better fluency leads to greater understanding.
10 Ways to improve reading fluency
1. Read aloud to children…
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Math is an essential part of life. Second graders are working hard to become stronger mathematicians each and every day. Each day we work in many different practice tasks and activities to help improve our skills in a variety of areas. So far this year we have been working on:
* skip-counting by 5’s, 10’s, and 100’s.
* using various strategies to add and subtract within 20…
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Join us for our Fall Festival on November 14th. 5:30-7:00
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Grant Kindergarten Students have been learning about Fire Safety this week! Students have
talked about and made fire escape plans to stay safe in an emergency at home and at school.
We were able to walk to the fire station and take a tour of the building to see what a day in the
life of a firefighter is like. Students also got to see what it looks like when firefighters are called
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Third grade is a pivotal year for young learners, a time when wonder and curiosity flourishes and academic skills begin to solidify. This year, students are not only honing their reading and math abilities but also embracing the rich tapestry of their culture through food, music, and traditions.
Reading Adventures
In third grade, reading takes on new dimensions.…
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Miss Howard’s First Grade Class has been growing their love for reading over the past 30 days in school! Even though we haven’t been in school long, these first graders have been having a blast taking part in their own experience of reading. Starting in First Grade at Grant Elementary, students are able to start a program called DIBS. DIBS is a program in which students are able to pick a book on…
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Click here to view the Title Parent Survey Results 2024-2025
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