Elon Elementary School

Through the decades outfits were a hit today at Elon Elementary."Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow". -Albert Einstein. Going back in time 🎸💃🏾📀🪩🕺🏽

Students and teachers love a great Wacky Day! Why? Cuz' it is Wacky! "Even though you're growing up, you should never stop having fun" ~Nina Dobrev~ #PhoenixTakeFlight

“Having fun is the best way to learn” Albert Einstein 🎈🎈🎈Today it was Opposite Day! Students and teachers had some fun wearing clothes inside out or backwards. #PhoenixTakeFlight

Today, we started another spirit week. We had lots of fun wearing green. It was our lucky day! "Luck is believing you're lucky." —Tennessee Williams 🎈🎈📢📢 #PhoenixTakeFlight

On March 15th, we had a global event for students to have some outdoor fun! Each grade level had lots of enjoyment playing some globally-themed games! This event was organized by Mrs. Johnson, our amazing PE teacher!

On March 9th, selected 5th grade students participated in All County Chorus. Here is a video of them signing "Oye" by Jim Papoulis. https://5il.co/2gowk

Hello parents of second graders, All second grade students in the Alamance-Burlington School System will be assessed using the Naglieri General Abilities Test (NGAT) in the spring. This online assessment is an integrated series of tests that provide information on the level of development of general and specific cognitive abilities. Please click on the link below for more information about the NGAT. After Spring Break, more information will come home on when Elon students will be taking the test. Thank you! https://5il.co/2glsw

🌟Job seekers, mark your calendars - our 2024 Job Fair is one month away! We are hiring for many positions, both certified and classified. Come find your next opportunity with us! Please share with anyone you know who may be interested. 📍 Highland Elementary ⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 🗓️ April 13th, 2024 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

On Friday, Principal Davern announced his retirement to the Elon staff and community. Dr. Davern served as principal for 13 years at Elon. We are thankful for his dedication to the Elon students, families, staff, and community. 🌟✨Congratulations🎉! Elon Elementary ❤ Dr. Davern!

Shedding some light 💡 on history! Fourth graders explored NC's "Graveyard of the Atlantic" and the role of lighthouses in the 1700-1800s. They created digital timelines, presentations, map projects & impressive model lighthouses. Thanks to Ms. House for leading the project!

We are thrilled to congratulate our 2024 Classified Employees of the Year! 🌟These dedicated staff members take on diverse and critical roles that provide vital support for the education of our students. We deeply appreciate their hard work. Congratulations!

On Thursday students and staff dressed up to show their future career or wore their favorite college gear! “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” 🎈🎈📢📢 #PhoenixTakeFlight #Dr.Seuss

✨ Kindergarten Enrollment links in English and Spanish are now on our website! We have instructions, videos, a checklist, and other resources. If your child will turn 5 before August 31, 2024, they are eligible to enroll in ABSS Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 academic year. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/kindergarten-program ✅ Want to register in person? Come out to our Registration Fair on March 9th at Holly Hill Mall, 9 AM to Noon. Staff will be available to answer all your questions!

We are proud to announce the 2024 ABSS Teachers of the Year! 🌟 These exceptional teachers are making a real difference in their students' lives. They care deeply about their students’ growth and success every day. Whether helping a struggling learner find their confidence, making lessons fun through imaginative activities, or supporting students through life's challenges, their student-first commitment is worthy of praise. Please join us in celebrating them! 👏

In honor of our study of Dr. Seuss this week, we celebrated his imagination on Wednesday with Wacky Tacky Day. “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” 🎈🎈📢📢 #PhoenixTakeFlight #Dr.Seuss

Students and teachers had fun dressing up as Lorax from Dr. Seuss. “I am the Lorax who speaks for the trees, which you seem to be chopping as fast as you please!” 🎈🎈🎈🎉🎉🎉#PhoenixTakeFlight #Dr.Seuss

🐈in a 🎩 This week we are celebrating Dr. Seuss. Today, students and teachers wore red (read) and hats to celebrate "The Cat in the Hat Day" #PhoenixTakeFlight #Dr.Seuss

🤖 3rd grade students expanded their knowledge of division ➗ to program their robot, Dot, to check their work. Elon even had a special visitor, State Senator Galey, come to the classroom to watch how students are engaged with robots and mathematical standards. #PhoenixTakeFlight

📣Yearbooks! Come and get your Yearbooks! Now on sale! Snap a picture of the QR Code and follow the directions to easily order your yearbook!

🎨 Mrs. Johnson's newcomer class read and wrote about Abraham Lincoln, and then made water colored paintings of him in honor of President's Day. 🖌️ #PhoenixTakeFlight #President's Day