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Link to article: Happy Holidays from the Elementary Staff!Dec 17, 2024
Happy Holidays from the Elementary Staff!
The elementary wishes you and your family a wonderful holiday season!
Link to article: Area Law Enforcement Visit the ElementaryDec 4, 2024
Area Law Enforcement Visit the Elementary
Lamoni Police Chief, Jonathan Mullock, Decatur County Deputy, Bryson Durrow and Deputy John Horner visited the elementary today to meet the students and talk about safety expectations during an emergency. The students really enjoyed meeting them!
Link to article: Annual LEEP Thanksgiving FeastNov 14, 2023
Annual LEEP Thanksgiving Feast
Leep Preschool held their annual Thanksgiving Feast on Monday, November 13th. The preschool provides the turkey, potatoes and gravy, and rolls, while the rest of the meal is potluck style. This year we had a wonderful turn-out. We had 18 preschoolers and their families come and share a meal together. As a sort-of welcome, the students put on a short performance of “Mr. Turkey,” and “Where is Thumpkin.” We hope everyone had some good conversation and a great . . .
Link to article: LEEP Preschool Goes to Howell Pumpkin PatchOct 18, 2023
LEEP Preschool Goes to Howell Pumpkin Patch
On Thursday, October 12th, the 4 year olds in LEEP Preschool visited the Howell Pumpkin Patch. It was a rainy day, so they almost had the place to themselves and got to do things they wouldn't normally get to do on a field trip, such as the pumpkin cannon and the bathtub train. They didn't get completely poured on until lunch time when they ate their lunches at picnic tables under a tent and then loaded the bus in the rain. Even though it was raining, they had a great time!
Link to article: LEEP Preschool Visits the Fire StationOct 12, 2023
LEEP Preschool Visits the Fire Station
On Wednesday, October 11th, the LEEP Preschool visited the Lamoni Fire Station and took a ride on the fire truck. Lamoni Fire Chief, Curt Shields talked with the students about fire safety.
Link to article: September 2023 PRIDE Students of the MonthOct 9, 2023
September 2023 PRIDE Students of the Month
On Friday, October 6th, all of Lamoni Elementary gathered in the SAFE Room to celebrate our September PRIDE Students of the Month. These are students who have been chose by teachers and staff that show P erseverance, R espect, I ntegrity, D iscipline and E nthusiasm. If you see any of these students, be sure and tell them "Congratulations!"
Link to article: 2nd and 3rd Grade AND Preschool Go To Art Together!Oct 5, 2023
2nd and 3rd Grade AND Preschool Go To Art Together!
Mrs. Cray's 2nd/3rd grade class and both LEEP preschool classes got the opportunity to go to art together on Thursday, October 5th. The two classes worked together on an art project learning about primary colors. It was great to see the different age groups working and having fun together!
Link to article: Iowa's Healthiest State WalkOct 5, 2023
Iowa's Healthiest State Walk
Lamoni Community School District participated in Iowa's Healthiest State Walk on Wednesday, October 4th. Students of all ages participated by walking with their classes throughout the day.
Link to article: Bus Evacuation Drills for ElementaryOct 3, 2023
Bus Evacuation Drills for Elementary
On Tuesday, October 3rd, kindergarten thru fifth graders participated in Bus Evacuation Drills to learn about bus safety and what to do in case of an emergency on the bus. A special thanks goes out to our bus drivers, Jon Hampton, Chris Coffelt and Mark Patience for driving the busses and talking with our students about how to stay safe!
Link to article: Homecoming 2023 Elementary FunSep 20, 2023
Homecoming 2023 Elementary Fun
To show support for Homecoming 2023, elementary students made signs for the Homecoming Parade and participated in dress-up days!
Link to article: April PRIDE Students of the MonthMay 10, 2023
April PRIDE Students of the Month
On April 28th, Lamoni Elementary students gathered in the SAFE Room to honor our April PRIDE Students of the Month. PRIDE students show perseverance, respect, integrity, discipline and enthusiasm in all they do. If you see them, be sure and congratulate them!
Link to article: Lamoni Elementary Students Enjoy the Snow!Jan 25, 2023
Lamoni Elementary Students Enjoy the Snow!
Although many of us may see snow as a nuisance, Lamoni Elementary students love it! Students have taken full advantage of the fun weather building snowmen, making snow angels, sledding and coming up with fun games and activities to do in the snow!
Link to article: Mort, the Turtle, Visits PreschoolJan 25, 2023
Mort, the Turtle, Visits Preschool
Mort, the turtle, made another appearance to LEEP Preschool classrooms last week! Kayla Claussen from the Decatur Conservation brought Mort to visit preschool at the request of many students. Mort has been a popular visitor to Lamoni Elementary!
Link to article: Acts of KindnessNov 15, 2022
Acts of Kindness
The 5th grade students spent time making paper chains to help Liberty Hall decorate for the holidays.
Link to article: Mad About Money Was Here!Nov 10, 2022
Mad About Money Was Here!
A program to teach students about money management, wants and needs and saving for the future came to 5th and 6th grade. The program called Mad About Money is sponsored by the Iowa Insurance Division.
Link to article: Ms. Shyra's LEEP Preschool Class Learns About Homes & SheltersNov 10, 2022
Ms. Shyra's LEEP Preschool Class Learns About Homes & Shelters
Students in Ms. Shyra's LEEP Preschool class just finished a unit on homes and shelters. Part of their study was to create a nest and bring it to the class to share.
Link to article: 5th Graders Earn a Book-&-Bag Day!Nov 9, 2022
5th Graders Earn a Book-&-Bag Day!
Our 5th graders have worked hard, showed Demon PRIDE and been overall great students during the first quarter at Lamoni Elementary. This has earned them a Book-&-Bag day in their classroom. What is that you ask? It is a day to push all the desks to the side, lay on the floor while you do your school work, and enjoy some rewards (dodge ball, treats, and a movie). These students have really earned it!
Link to article: Fun Fall Parties & Costume ParadeNov 4, 2022
Fun Fall Parties & Costume Parade
On Friday, October 28th and Monday, October 31st, the Lamoni Elementary celebrated fall with fun Fall Classroom Parties. Classes played games, ate yummy treats and watched movies. The parties ended with a costume parade through the middle school and high school, so everyone could see their amazing costumes.
Link to article: Red Ribbon Week 2022Nov 3, 2022
Red Ribbon Week 2022
Students participated in Red Ribbon Week from October 31st to November 4th. The theme this year was One School, One Goal, Bully and Drug Free. Classes made posters for the SAFE Room, attended presentations with Decatur County Public Health and dressed up each day in support of being bully and drug free.
Link to article: October 2022 PRIDE Assembly and Pride StudentsOct 31, 2022
October 2022 PRIDE Assembly and Pride Students
On October 28th, Lamoni Elementary students and staff celebrated our second PRIDE assembly and October PRIDE students of the month. Our first elementary PRIDE challenge was a tardy challenge to see which elementary class could have the least amount of tardies between the first day of school and October 28th. Second grade won with only 8 tardies!
Link to article: Fire Safety WeekOct 19, 2022
Fire Safety Week
October 9th thru October 15th was Fire Safety Week. Preschool, kindergarten and first grade took a trip to the fire station to learn about fire safety, ride the fire truck and meet some of Lamoni's firefighters.
Link to article: Homecoming 2022 Elementary FunOct 19, 2022
Homecoming 2022 Elementary Fun
Lamoni Elementary showed Demon PRIDE and enjoyed the activities during Homecoming 2022.
Link to article: October is a Busy Month for PreschoolOct 15, 2022
October is a Busy Month for Preschool
Leep Preschool has been learning about fire safety. We were able to take a trip to the Lamoni fire station. Firefighters Curt Shields, Peter Vogel, and Anthony Cray taught us more about fire safety. We talked about making a plan with our parents for a safe spot to go once away from the fire, and we learned about what the trucks, tools, and gear are for. We got to spray the hose, ride on the truck, and put on the gear. We also traveled all the way to Cumming, Iowa, to visit . . .
Link to article: September 2022 PRIDE Students of the MonthSep 30, 2022
September 2022 PRIDE Students of the Month
On September 29th, Lamoni Elementary held their first PRIDE Assembly of the year to celebrate students, chosen by the teachers, who have shown school pride and good character during the month of September 2022. The entire elementary played games and came together in the SAFE Room to cheer on their fellow students. Congratulations to all the students who were selected!
Link to article: 2nd Grade Celebrates Earth Day!Apr 22, 2021
2nd Grade Celebrates Earth Day!
Mrs. Sellar's 2nd Grade celebrated Earth Day by learning about the environment and how they can help our earth!
Link to article: Fifth Grade Celebrates World Kindness DayNov 17, 2020
Fifth Grade Celebrates World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day was on November 13th and to show their kindness, the 5th grade class snuck around the school and delivered "Secret Ninja Messages" of kindness all over the elementary building!
Link to article: Elementary Supply List