An Anemone Full of Drama:
TES Drama has done it again! A magical underwater tale came to life at the beginning of February with Finding Nemo, Jr. With costumes hand-crafted and the stage transformed into a bright anemone, students took to the stage to tell a humorous and endearing tale of the beloved clownfish kids know as Nemo. After being caught by fishermen, Nemo’s dad, Marlin, and a spunky blue tang fish named Dory, trek across the sea in search of him. While being held captive in a personal aquarium, the ...
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Music Montage:
Students in Pre-K have been studying music pieces by Camille Saint-Saëns in his master suite The Carnival of the Animals, beginning with “Introduction et marche royale du lion” and “L'Éléphant.” Each day that the students attend music, they learn about the animal of the day through a song associated with that animal, moving and singing as such. Then students get to listen to the song that Camille Saint-Saëns composed while they color in ...
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Fourth Grade is Hands-On:
Fourth graders are doing some interesting lessons, getting creative, and making learning something to enjoy. Students recently learned all about how motion changes during a collision and how objects slow down due to friction. To test this, they created “helmets” (containers) to support their “head” (eggs) during a “collision” (egg drop) using materials like cotton, sponges, tape, cups, and foam. Students had to follow certain criteria to be successful and then ...
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Welcome Officer Ray!:
A new and friendly face was welcomed to our campus in December. Housed at TES but seen among all students in both buildings, helping with traffic control, and attending home games, Officer Shannon Ray has been a wonderful addition to the Tully staff. Before break, Officer Ray was spotted participating in crafting with some of our younger students. Mrs. Scully-Smith’s class had finished reading “A Very Mercy Christmas” by Kate DiCamillo about a pig named Mercy and the quiet miracles ...
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The Grinch Visits TES:
Students at TES got a big-hearted surprise before break. While our younger students often get excited when popular holiday figures make an appearance at the end of the year, many were just as excited when the Grinch made an appearance. He must have been making appearances in the area after his heart grew several sizes bigger, spreading holiday cheer to the younger students. While the middle school students were off campus for the day, the elementary students lined the halls to get a glimpse of ...
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