A Message from Mrs. Hennerberg
Unbelievably we are already over half way through with another unprecedented school year! Thanks to so many wonderful people…..teachers, staff, administrators, students, and families, that we . . .
First Grade Friendship
The first graders started the new year with a lesson on being a good friend. We watched a video called Friendship Soup and discussed qualities of a good friend. We then made a hand cutout listing five friendship qualities we like. We put . . .
Preschoolers Learn About the Arctic Region
Preschool Students are learning all about the Arctic Region and the animals that live there. They have read books, painted animals, counted snowballs, and designed their own penguins. They also made their own snow . . .
The Battle of the Books Competition is Underway Again!
What is Battle of the Books? Battle of the Books is a national reading incentive program for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in grades 5-8. Students read books and come together in groups to demonstrate their abilities . . .
SEASONS GREETINGS FROM MR. DENNER’S TITLE I CLASS
The students in my classroom have had a great semester. We continue to work hard on our skills in reading and math and the students have shown continuous growth in both areas. I am proud of the improvements that the students . . .
Third Graders Learn ASL
This quarter, the 3 rd grade students got to learn some basic ways to communicate using Sign Language. They enjoyed learning how to sign the alphabet, simple conversation phrases, and some fun words to sign. The students took great . . .
Elementary Physical Education
The second quarter in elementary PE has been full of excitement and activity. The students have been building skills in sport activities such as soccer, volleyball, hockey and basketball, as well as a few fun and crazy games like . . .
Elementary Students Learn About 3D Printing
Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth graders are learning the ins and outs of 3D Design! It is an exciting new challenge for many and while every student will attest that it has its frustrating moments, they are also enjoying the opportunity to create . . .
Second Grade Birthday Calendars For Sale
The 2021 2nd Grade Community Birthday Calendars are ready to sell! The 2nd graders created their own original artwork for our calendar and put the printed pages together to be bound. The 2nd graders will be selling the calendars for $2. . . .
Fourth Graders Research Careers
Fourth grade students researched future careers. After researching, each student shared their career. They then put their research to the test in a game of "career Jeopardy."
5th Grade Science Investigation
The 5th grade students made dead stuff columns and decomposed jars in order to observe and learn about how once living things become something new.
First Grade Science
The first graders have been learning about light in science. They had fun exploring different items to see if they were transparent, translucent, or opaque.
Kindergarten Harvest
It is that time of the year and the kindergartners are done with harvest! In art class, we created corn using different materials to paint with, such as bubble wrap, to create texture. Students had so much fun finding their corn on the . . .
Students Plan for the Future
Several students began the 2nd quarter by completing a career research project. Each student completed a career aptitude test on the following website https://www.123test.com/ career-test/index.php . The career aptitude test gave the . . .
First Grade Doubles Rap
The first graders have been working hard to learn their doubles facts in math. We had a lot of fun learning the doubles rap!
Fifth Grade Native American Projects
The 5th grade American history class had a project where built homes that Native Americans lived in. They were able to choose a teepee, hogan, wigwam, longhouse or a lodge. They did an excellent job making these houses as similar to the . . .
Germinating Seeds
The third graders have currently been learning about the plant life cycle in science. They observed time elapsed videos of a plant’s growth, made their own illustrated plant life cycles, and got to germinate lima beans. Each table . . .
Music Department Fall Update
We are busy at work at all levels of the music department at Diller-Odell Schools. Thankfully, the members of ensembles have shown great commitment and drive that is a continuation of last year’s progress. The junior high . . .
All About Apples
The Little Griffin Preschool Class learned all about apples the last two weeks. We painted with apples, read books about apples, and completed an apple investigation. During our investigation we studied the shape of an . . .
Fourth Graders Learn About Solving Conflicts
The fourth graders collaborated on ways to solve conflicts by using "I" statements instead of "you" statements. The focus of the activity was to find another way to express your feelings in a positive way.
Jefferson County Spelling Contest
Diller-Odell students competed at the Jefferson County Spelling Contest Monday, Oct. 5th in Fairbury. Fifth and Sixth grade students competed in the morning. Representing Diller-Odell were: Xavier, Langdon, Cale, Jayna, Clara, . . .
Second Grade Attribute Trains
The 2nd Graders have been learning about attributes in math class. They played the attribute train game with a partner. The students had to add a shape that had two matching attributes to the previous shape on the train. The attributes they . . .