Seminole Elementary School

𝕍𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕃𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 🧪🎨 5th grade students in Mrs. Hubbard’s class had a blast exploring color theory through a hands-on lab! Using primary colors, they mixed to create secondary colors and documented their discoveries—in cursive! ✍️ A perfect blend of science and ELA standards in action! #SeminoleScholars #HandsOnLearning #ColorTheoryFun #5thGradeMagic

𝕎𝕖𝕝𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕎𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝟛𝟝! It’s a big week at Seminole with Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week and the start of Reading State Testing! 🎉📚 Be sure to check out our newsletter for all the details and important updates! https://secure.smore.com/n/8xzwd

🧹💚 Just a reminder — Teacher Appreciation Week starts tomorrow! Let’s show our magical staff some Oz-some love all week long. ✨ Check out the flyer for fun daily ideas to celebrate our amazing teachers! 🖤🍎 https://bit.ly/TeacherApp25

♥️ Seminole is lucky to have real-life heroes serving in our cafeteria — and yes, some of them even wear capes! 🦸‍♀️🍽️ Our amazing lunch ladies do so much more than prepare meals — they make sure every student feels cared for and supported each day. They go above and beyond not just for our kids, but for our entire staff. We are so grateful for their dedication, kindness, and the heart they bring to Seminole every day. Thank you for all you do! 🖤🙌 #OkeeSEMfamily #AppreciationPost

Happy National Principals Day to the amazing Mrs. VanderMolen! 🎉📚 Today we celebrate a leader who goes above and beyond every single day. Mrs. VanderMolen leads with heart, integrity, and a deep commitment to every student and staff member. Her door is always open, her vision is always clear, and her support is unwavering. Thank you, Mrs. VanderMolen, for your tireless dedication, your leadership, and the love you show our school community. We are so lucky to have you at SEM — today and every day, we appreciate you! #NationalPrincipalsDay #WeAppreciateYou

📚👏 Congratulations to our awesome 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who competed in the Battle of the Books competition! They did an incredible job and showed great teamwork, dedication, and Seminole pride! 🖤🐎

🧹✨ “Because we knew them, we have been changed for good!” ✨🧹 Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we're casting a spell of gratitude over our incredible staff! 💚 Our teachers work their magic all year long to help our students learn, grow, and shine. Check out our Wicked-themed flyer for daily ideas on how you can help make their week feel Oz-some! 🖤🍎

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Parent Night on Monday! 💙 Families learned about helpful resources to support their child’s learning over the summer and took home a decodable book to enjoy together. 📖☀️ #OkeeSEMfamily #StallionScholars

Parents, As May approaches, so does our state testing season. Students in Grades K–2 will be taking the STAR assessments, while students in Grades 3–5 will participate in the FAST assessments. Please see the attached links for a letter with more information about the testing schedule and what to expect. Thank you for your continued support! K-2 Letter: https://bit.ly/STARPM3Letter2025 3-5 Letter: https://bit.ly/FASTPM3Letter2025

🎉 Congratulations to all of our Seminole students who participated in the 4-H Speech Contest! We’re proud to recognize the accomplishments of our 4th and 5th grade winners. 4th Grade Winners: 1st Place – Jacklyn Alcantara 2nd Place – Ariana Alvarez 3rd Place – Tian Yu Du 5th Grade Winners: 1st Place – Wyatt McDonald 2nd Place – Aubrey Castaneda 3rd Place – Luke Larrabee 👏 Jacklyn and Wyatt will go on to represent Seminole at the district-level competition in May! Thank you to our incredible 4th and 5th grade teachers for their support and dedication in helping students prepare their speeches. And a special thank you to Mrs. Altman, Mrs. Gaucin, and Mrs. Peaden for serving as our fantastic judges! 🌟

𝕎𝕖𝕝𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕎𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝟛𝟜! Parents, here is this week's Seminole Newsletter! 📰 Be sure to check it out for all the important upcoming dates and events you won’t want to miss! 📅 https://secure.smore.com/n/z5jr4

📚 Spring Book Fair! 📚 Don't miss our Grand Opening on Monday, April 28th from 6–7 PM! Students must be with an adult to attend this special evening event! The Book Fair will be open during specials Tuesday–Friday, so students can browse and buy all week long! Let’s get excited about reading! 📖 #SeminoleReads

Just a reminder—tomorrow is an Early Release Day! Dismissal will begin at 11:30 AM.

We celebrated our amazing Office Staff today—just a day later than planned, so we could honor every one of them together! 🖤 These incredible individuals are the behind-the-scenes heroes of our school. They keep things running smoothly, ensure the day-to-day operations are seamless, and help make everything happen around campus. As the first faces and voices that greet our families, they set the tone for our entire school community. We are truly grateful to have such a dedicated, caring, and talented team in our front office! ♥️📂✏️ #OkeeSEMfamily #AppreciationPost

Today at SEM, we proudly celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day, taking time to honor the incredible individuals who ensure our students get to and from school safely every day. Our bus drivers do so much more than drive—they greet everyone with a smile, build positive relationships, and provide a sense of safety and comfort on every ride. It was a joy to show our gratitude and recognize their hard work, dedication, and the important role they play in our school community. 🚌💛 #OkeeSEMfamily

Today at 1:45 pm we completed a required emergency drill. We thank our students and staff for taking these training drills seriously!

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Gammill and Mrs. Kristin for being the lucky winners of Seminole's Staff Bunny Hunt last week! 🐰🥚 You both did an egg-straordinary job tracking down those hidden bunnies! 🕵️‍♀️💐 #OkeeSEMfamily

𝕎𝕖𝕝𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕎𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝟛𝟛! Happy Easter! 🐰🌸 Don’t forget to check out our Seminole Newsletter for all the exciting upcoming events happening at our school! https://secure.smore.com/n/r9684

Wishing a joyful and Happy Easter to all of our wonderful Seminole families! 🐣💐 #OkeeSEMfamily

Congratulations to all of our amazing 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who represented Seminole in last week’s District Math Bowl Competition! We’re incredibly proud of the teamwork, effort, and dedication you all displayed. A special shoutout to Theo Wigfall for earning 1st place in the 3rd grade individual competition, and to our outstanding 4th grade team for taking 1st place in their team competition—way to go, Seminoles! 🎉📚➕ #StallionScholars #Mathletes #OkeeSEMfamily