Coach Paul’s fifth-grade PE students enjoyed a game of Monster Ball. The students used small balls to move the big ball to the opposing team’s side. Students enjoyed the game as they used overhand and underhand throws to score points. GO LEOPARDS!
Author: Kathleen Meyer
Teachers - (Changed 8/1/2023 4:49:13 PM)
Ms. Frazier’s VPK students tasted salty, sweet, bitter, and sour treats. They used their taste buds as they charted the results. Overall, most students enjoyed the sweet and salty items. GO LEOPARDS!
Mrs. Ferrara-Slater’s students participated in an engaging, hands-on learning experience as they explored the parts of a flower and the process of pollination and fertilization. This activity not only taught them about the anatomy of a flower, but also demonstrated the important role that animals, like bees and other pollinators, play in the reproduction of plants and flowers. GO LEOPARDS!
The parent meetings were facilitated by the teachers. Parents received information about grade-level benchmarks, at-home reading strategies, attendance initiatives, and progress monitoring. GO LEOPARDS!
Mrs. Annen’s first grade students used whiteboards and manipulatives as they added one-digit numbers. WAY TO GO!
Deputy Gonzales joins Mrs. Collins’ class for an enlightening Q&A session, building bridges of understanding and trust between our students and our school resource officer. WAY TO GO LEOPARDS!
Fourth graders from Mrs. Gleason’s class worked collaboratively as they located and labeled the physical features of Florida. They identified cities, attractions, and bodies of water. They also interpreted political and physical map elements by using a map key and compass rose. GO LEOPARDS!
PBiS Assemblies were held at Lawnwood Elementary during the first week of school. Mr. Chambers, Teacher on Special Assignment, led the K-5 assemblies. Students were taught the PAWS schoolwide expectations. P– Pride A– Accountability W – We are Respectful S – Stay Safe Lawnwood Leopards are EPIC!
During preschool week, faculty and staff members participated in professional learning, team building activities, and discussed achievement goals. It was another EPIC week at Lawnwood! GO LEOPARDS!
All kindergarten families were invited to our Kindergarten Orientation hosted by the teachers. Parents were provided information about grade level benchmarks, LWN reading logs, homework procedures, reading tools, and strategies for a solid reading foundation. This was another EPIC parent night at Lawnwood Elementary.
Lawnwood Leopards use their mathematical thinking and reasoning skills as they collaborate during math instruction. Mrs. Ferrara-Slater’s fourth grade Math AMP Students (Accelerated Math Program) justify their results by explaining their method for solving math problems. Students are also encouraged to analyze the mathematical thinking of others. GO LEOPARDS!
Ms. Henski’s kindergarten students are using manipulatives to represent addition and subtraction. They are also learning how to use their fingers and drawings to share their mathematical thinking.
Ms. Owen’s third-grade students are enjoying Mr. Popper’s Penguins. The read-aloud provides the opportunity for students to read grade-level text with purpose and understanding. It also enhances their accuracy and fluency skills. GO LEOPARDS!
The fifth graders from Ms. Jacob’s class used starburst candies to learn about sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks, also known as sandwich rocks, can be found in rivers, lakes, and oceans. Students completed a graphic organizer as they learned about different types of rocks and how they are formed.
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Lawnwood’s awesome food service staff served green eggs and ham for breakfast. We appreciate our Food Service Team. GO LEOPARDS!
Community Members were invited to participate in our Annual Suessical Week. Special guest readers read their favorite Dr. Suess book to grades K-5. It was another wonderful day at Lawnwood Elementary. GO LEOPARDS!
Parents received support as they learned how to use Skyward to access their child’s attendance information, grades, progress monitoring, reading and math scores, and so much more. A special thank you goes out to our School Counselors, Ms. Demontegnac and Mrs. Oge for coordinating and hosting our Skyward Family Night. GO LEOPARDS!
Mrs. Santo’s third-grade students enjoyed the book Chocolate Fever written by Robert Kimmel Smith. Her students enjoyed the daily read-aloud, which allows students to enhance their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening skills. GO LAWNWOOD!