Mr. Kevin Gehres
& Ms. Beth Runnion , Principals
10992 State Route 118 South
Van Wert Ohio 45891
(Voice) 419-238-1761
(Fax) 419-238-5055
Office Hours 7:30-4:00
In Session 8:20-3:20

Van Wert Elementary's Main Page


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No student birthdays today
 
 
Memorial Day (No School) 05/27
Last Day for Students 06/07
 
 
Mrs. McCoy 05/20
Ms. Holden 05/14
Mrs. McCoy 05/14
Mr. Laudick 04/22
Mrs. Wolverton 05/21
Mr. Walker 05/15
Mrs. Wolverton 05/15
Mrs. Long 05/23
Miss Honigford 05/22
VW School 05/21
Miss Honigford 05/17
Ms. Holden 05/16
Mrs. Long 05/09
Ms. Krieg 05/06
Miss Honigford 05/04
Mrs. Long 05/03
 

3rd Grade Quarry Trip

  05/21/13
Third Graders traveled to the Stoneco Quarry  to learn about quarry safety and how the rocks are mined.  The students got to do many activities like mining a cupcake.

3rd Grade Soil Scientists

  05/21/13
Third graders observed several soil samples from around the country.  They even got to paint with 4 of the soil samples.

Students of the Week

  05/20/13

Congratulations to the Van Wert Elementary Students of the Week!  These students are Alert - Watchful of things around them!  Each of these students received a certificate and free Mighty Kids Meal from our local McDonalds.

(from left to right) Grade 1: Emma; Grade 2: Tyra; Grade 3: Adeline; Grade 4: Spencer; and Grade 5: Jerica.

4th Grade Scientists at Work

  05/16/13

Fourth graders have been busy with lots of activities and projects in science!  They are currently researching landforms to see how weathering, erosion, and deposition help shape the surface of Earth. 

Follow these links to watch them...

researching landforms in the computer lab,
using ice cream, graham crackers, and chocolate syrup to demonstrate weathering, erosion, and deposition,
creating a geyser using Diet Coke and Mentos for Right to Read week, and
making molds and casts while studying fossils!

Students of the Week

  05/14/13

Congratulations to the Van Wert Elementary Students of the Week! These students represent the Word of the Week, Self-Control, "Stop and think before you act".  Each winner recieved a Mighty Kids Meal and certificate from our local McDonalds.  (From left to right: Grade 1 - Alexander; Grade 2 - Noah; Grade 3 - Cadee; Grade 4 - Nathen; Grade 5 - Olyvia.

Pancake Breakfast

  05/09/13

PTO will be spondoring a Pancake Breakfast Saturday May 11 in the morning from 7 to 11.

No set price, donations are welcome! Drawing for the raffle wil be held Saturday morning, last chance to get your raffle tickets!

Right to Read Week

  05/09/13

Right to Read Week

May 13 to May 17-

Story Laboratory

Reading Gives You Super Powers!


 

What ‘s Happening:

Monday

 “Super Reading Genes Monday” – Wear Jeans to school

 

Tuesday

 “Radioactive Tuesday” – Wear Neon Colors to school (shirt, shoes, socks, and/or pants)

 

Wednesday

“Physical Science Wednesday” – Wear Gym Wear
 to school (gym shorts, sweats, gym shoes)

Thursday

 “Reading Reaction Thursday” – Wear a shirt you can read

(any shirt that has words on it)

Remember school rules apply

Friday

“Freaky Hairdo Friday” – Show up with a hair-raising Hairdo


 

Students of the Week

  05/06/13

Congratulations to the Van Wert Elementary Students of the Week! These students represent the word PATIENT - willing to wait for others. Each student received a certificate and free Mighty Kids meal from our local McDonalds. (from left to right: Grade 1: Aaron; Grade 2: AJ; Grade 3: Audrey; Grade 4: Alysah; and Grade 5: Breanna


 

Students of the Week

  04/29/13

Congratulations to the Van Wert Elementary Students of the Week!  These VOLUNTEERS give their time and talents to others.  They received a gift certificate and free Mighty Kids Meal from our local McDonalds'.  (from left to right) Grade 1: Braylon; Grade 2: Quinten; Grade 3: Sydnee; Grade 4: Kylie; Grade 5: Payton

High 5 for Earth Day

  04/24/13

Mr. Voje from Iberdrola Renewables came and taught the 2nd Graders about wind turbines and the 3 R's of Earth day: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.  Click here to see more pictures of the students learning about our Earth and renewable resources.

Students of the Week

  04/23/13
Congratulations to the VWES Students of the Week!
These students represent the word Community - care about those around you.  They each received a certificate and free Mighty Kids Meal from are local McDonalds.
Grade 1: Jaylen; Grade 2: Abram; Grade 3: Garret; Grade 4: McKenna; and Grade 5: Katie.

Ink Pink!

  04/19/13
Mrs. Prichard's class is working together to solve a word puzzle.  The answer to the puzzle must rhyme.  This gets everybody thinking.  I wonder who will solve it?

Dog Toys in School?

  04/17/13

Fourth grade teachers and students have been busy working in their reading groups.  Each student receives 25 minutes of reading instruction daily with other similar readers.  Mrs. Fleming's reading group has been working on how-to presentations.  Shown is a student working on how to make a toy for your dog.

Students of the Week

  04/15/13
Congratulations to our Students of the Week!  These students represent the word of the week, Cooperation.  Grade 1: Brendan  Grade 2: Gabrielle  Grade 3: Lydia  Grade 4: Caitlyn  Grade 5: Mason
These students received a certificate and free Mighty Kids Meal from our local McDonalds.

Yummy Geometry!

  04/09/13
Putting together toothpicks and marshmallows to construct 3-D squares and rectangles is a fun way to do geometry.  Mrs. Chiles students need lots of patience to get them just right!  I wonder if anyone tasted just one?

Students of the Week

  04/08/13
Congratulations to the VWES Students of the Week!  These students represent the word "FORGIVING".  Grade 1: Erica;  Grade 2:  Sofia;  Grade 3: Jacob;  Grade 4: Grace;  Grade 5: Alayna.  Each student received a certificate and free Mighty Kids Meal from our local McDonalds.

Reading for gold!

  04/03/13

Way to go second graders in Mrs. Mishey's and Mrs. McCoy's that completed their pieces of gold! They all read at least 225 minutes in the month of March.

Students of the Week

  04/02/13
Congratulations to the Van Wert Elementary Students of the Week!  These students represent the word EQUALITY - Give everyone a fair chance.
Grade 1: Izabel
Grade 2: Mitchell
Grade 3: Isaiah
Grade 4: Kirsten
These students received a certificate and free Mighty Kids Meal from our local McDonald's.

Students of the Week

  03/26/13
Congratulations to our HONEST Students of the Week!
Grade 1: Cameron Bean (not pictured);  Grade 2: Cruiz Ryan;  Grade 3: Ethan White;  Grade 4:  Carly Rollins;  Grade 5: Nathan Ruger.
These students received a certificate and Mighty Kids Meal from our local McDonalds.

What Time Is It?

  03/19/13
Mrs. Coleman's class is learning about telling time.  She is using her interactive whiteboard to demonstrate analog and digital time.  The students have fun using it too!

  03/19/13
Congratulations to the following Students of the Week!  They represent the phrase RESPECT AUTHORITY.
Grade 1: Ellie
Grade 2: Christina
Grade 3: Keigen
Grade 4: Kolin
Grade 5: Kole

Students of the Week

  03/19/13
Congratulations to the following Students of the Week!  They represent the phrase RESPECT AUTHORITY.
Grade 1: Ellie
Grade 2: Christina
Grade 3: Keigen
Grade 4: Kolin
Grade 5: Kole

Leprechaun Trap!

  03/15/13

The second graders in Mrs. McCoy's have set a trap to catch the leprechaun. Hopefully he will leave a book and even some gold too!! Check back on Monday to find out if it worked....

Always Ready to Learn!

  03/12/13
First Graders are always ready to learn something new.  Mrs. Driggs class is gathered around as she demonstrates an important student activity.  They can hardly wait!  Let me at it!

CARES

  03/11/13

Cares Students for being POLITE
Grade 1: Jordanne; Grade 2: Anna; Grade 3: Marysa; Grade 4: McKenna; Grade 5: Keion

Math Games are Fun!

  03/08/13
Math games are a great way to practice all our new skills!  Mrs. Short joins a group for a little fun. These games offer enjoyable ways to practice certain math skills, especially ones that help children develop math fact power!

Salsa Words

  03/04/13
Fourth grade students have been studying the writing trait of word choice.  Students in Miss Honigford's 4th grade class snacked on rice cakes and chips and salsa as they created exciting "salsa" words to use instead of plain "rice cake" words. 

Click here for more pictures of Miss Honigford's class snacking and working with salsa words.

Common Core Writing

  02/28/13
The Common Core State Standards have changed the way we do business at Van Wert Elementary School.  These First Grade students are working to achieve the ambious writing levels set forth by the new standards.  Shown are some of Mrs. Hoffman's students, who have recently published their first narrative pieces.

Box Top Pizza Winners!

  02/03/13
Third graders brought in the most Box Tops during a school wide competion to earn a pizza party.  Students enjoyed eating their pizza Friday afternoon.  Thank you to all the students who brought in Box Tops to earn money for our school.   

3rd Grade AR Mystery Party

  02/03/13
Third graders were busy reading last nine weeks to accomplish their Accelerated Reading goal.  Students who met their points goal and were 85% or higher for their accuracy on their reading quizzes got to enjoy the AR Mystery Party.  The students came down to the gym to enjoy a version of Minute to Win It.  There were several stations students competed to beat the clock.  Thank you to all the wonderful parents who were able to help make this an enjoyable event for all the students hard work. 

CARES Students

  01/30/13

Compassionate

These students all show caring to those in need for this week's students of the week. Congratulations!!

Electrifying!

  01/30/13
Students in Miss Holden's 4th grade science classes have been learning about energy and electricity.  Last week they practiced creating their own circuits using D-cell batteries, wire, and flashlight bulbs.  Shown are two students in Mrs. Hicks' homeroom class testing objects to determine which ones were good conductors.

Click here for more pictures of Mrs. Hicks' class working with circuits.

Students of the Week

  01/25/13
Cougar Cares

Care about others
Always do Your Best
Respect Others
Encourage Others
Safe Actions

The first week student's were chosen for their kindess that they are to everyone.

The second week student's were chosen for acceptance and not bullying anyone.

Click here to see the students!

Walking Program

  01/25/13

Every morning the students are up and moving once they get to school with the walking program. Thanks to our wonderful P.E. Teachers and the members of the wellness program for this! Click here to see pictures from the Walking Assembly today!