A Day at the Pool!

Pioche 1st and 2nd graders have really enjoyed swimming while the weather is good. Enjoy pictures of one of our recent swim days:

Tie-Dying

Pioche Elementary students are tie-dying shirts on Wednesday, September 1. Kids should wear old clothes & shoes since the process will be messy and dye, if spilled on clothing, is permanent. Flip flops are okay for this activity.

Shoe Tying Rhyme

To help some of our 1st and 2nd graders master tying shoes, we are using this rhyme:

Build a teepee

Come inside

Pull it tight so we can hide

Over the mountain

Around we go

Here's my arrow

Here's my bow

Thanks for helping to encourage your child to master this essential skill!

First Day of School!

The first day of school has come and gone. We began it will a school assembly where we enjoyed meeting the new 5th grade teacher and sang a few songs. In the classroom we learned some class routines, made "All About Me" posters, and created a class puzzle for the door. We're off to a good start and are anxious to see what the rest of the year will be like. Enjoy some pictures of our first day.

Saying thank you to organizations that have donated school supplies to our school

Alexis (standing) is a willing helper as classmates seek help with our morning activities.

(From left to right) Breanna, Tanner, and Paris finish their puzzle pieces.

(From left to right) Hagen, Harlie, and Wylee are busy at work.

(From left to right) Kobe, Irish, and Garret are also hard at work.

(From left to right) Josee, Aria, and Kenny are working diligently on their puzzle pieces.

The pictures below show our 1st grade friends experiencing lunch in the cafeteria for the first time.

Our 2nd grade friends pictured below are used to the lunch routine from last year. Some of them even enjoyed posing for a picture.

Treasure Box Donations

Pioche 1st and 2nd graders will earn the opportunity to dig in the class treasure box when they completely fill their sticker charts. If you have any "treasures" to donate (like gently used books, toys and stuffed animals, or candy/snacks), we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

Swimming at Pioche Pool

Beginning Monday, August 23 and continuing through Thursday, September 9, 1st and 2nd graders will be swimming in the afternoons. Be sure to sign and return the swimming permission slip that was included in the student information packet. Send a swimsuit and towel each day. Water might also be a good idea since we will be walking back and forth from the school to the pool.

About the Teacher

My name is Jane Fiscus and I am happy to be your child's teacher this year. I taught 2nd grade last year at Pioche Elementary but am excited to now have the opportunity to teach two wonderful grades, 1st and 2nd grades, combined. Students call me "Miss Jane" and you are welcome to, as well.

I have lived in Pioche since March 2008 with my husband Mitch and daughter Nicole. I have taught in Arizona, Indiana, Wyoming, and Montana and taught 2nd, 3rd, 6th, middle school math, and have been a librarian and coach.

Together, we can make this year an awesome one for your child! Please contact me anytime I can be of help to you.