Mount Pulaski Grade School

The 7th grade girls state volleyball games will be broadcasted on Pawnee's athletic department YouTube site. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYe4DOfjMMxhtD5U8FSbaxA/videos

Today we used pop its to sound out our spelling words. Did you know pop its can be used for educational things?

In honor of music in our school's month, our staff at Mount Pulaski Grade School shared how music is/was a part of their lives. Our two staff members that we would like to highlight today are Mrs. Beccue who teaches junior high special education and Ms. Tarrant who teaches junior high math. Mrs. Beccue did glee club at Sacred Heart-Griffin, performed with a singing group in high school called “Ensemble,” and had piano lessons for seven years. She enjoys listening to all types of music and her favorite radio station is 98.7. If Mrs. Beccue could learn anything in music, it would be to play the violin. Ms. Tarrant enjoys listening to all types of music and prefers radio stations that have older songs on them. If she could learn anything in music class, it would be to play piano. Whether it's singing, playing an instrument or listening to music, make music a part of your life today.

Don't forget Spring Picture Day is this Friday March 11th. You have to place an order online in order for your child to have their picture taken. We will not be taking pictures of everyone. https://inter-state.com/MySchoolCode Order code 66871E

In honor of music in our school's month, our staff at Mount Pulaski Grade School shared how music is/was a part of their lives. Our two staff members that we would like to highlight today are Mrs. Baer who teaches junior high science and Mrs. Z who is our title aide. Mrs. Baer likes to listen to country or christian music. Her favorite radio stations are WCIC and WFMB. She got to meet Easton Corbin before a concert and loves to attend country concerts at county fairs and music festivals. If Mrs. Baer could learn anything in music class, it would be to play the guitar and how to sing. Mrs. Z played clarinet both in high school and college. She enjoys listening to all kinds of music except for hard rock and rap. Mrs. Z’s favorite radio station is WCIC and is interested in re taking piano lessons. She has attended concerts at the Fox in St.Louis and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Whether it's singing, playing an instrument or listening to music, make music a part of your life today.

Our junior high track and field season is quickly approaching and any 5th - 8th grade boy or girl who loves to run, throw, or jump can participate! Our first official practice will be held on Monday, March 21st. Please download our team app - MPGS Track and Field, so you can stay up to date with our upcoming season. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. A (janderso@mtpulaski.k12.il.us) or Coach Switzer (mswitzer@mtpulaski.k12.il.us).

7th graders in ELA honed into their problem solving skills today in a "Choose Your Own Path" island expedition! Students worked in groups to justify all their decisions and make the right choices in order to "survive!" They had a blast today, and we will continue our lesson tomorrow in learning about the teenage castaways who survived 15 months on Ata Island in the South Pacific. We are preparing for expository writing in ELA with a focus on problem/solution.

In honor of music in our school's month, our staff at Mount Pulaski Grade School shared how music is/was a part of their lives. Our two staff members we would like to highlight today are Mrs. Ford who teaches 3A and Mrs. Fletcher who is a paraprofessional. Mrs. Ford likes to listen to today’s hits and country music. Her favorite radio station is 102.9. Mrs. Fletcher likes to listen to country or 90’s pop music. She likes to listen to music on sirius xm and if she could, she would like to learn to play piano or guitar in music class. Whether it's singing, playing an instrument or listening to music, make music a part of your life today.

Mrs. Parker's Pre K to 8 students made puzzles pieces about music for Music In Our Schools Month.

In honor of music in our school's month, our staff at Mount Pulaski Grade School shared how music is/was a part of their lives. Our staff members we would like to highlight today are Mrs. Collier and Ms. Kirk who are Pre K paraprofessionals. Mrs. Collier was in her high school choir and played clarinet in junior high. Mrs. Collier likes to listen to the radio station 88.9 and listens to country and alternative music. Ms. Kirk likes to listen to pop, country, or rap. She likes to listen to radio stations 102.9 and 104.5. Ms. Kirk met Hunter Hayes her Freshman year of high school and remembers how cute he was. If Ms. Kirk could learn anything in music class, she would learn how to play the flute. Whether it's singing, playing an instrument or listening to music, make music a part of your life today.

Happy birthday Dr Seuss! Mrs. Jones’s kindergarten class ate green eggs and ham here or there. We ate them ANYWHERE!

In honor of music in our school's month, our staff at Mount Pulaski Grade School shared how music is/was a part of their lives. Our two staff members that we will highlight today is Mrs. Lora and Mrs. Beckers. Mrs. Lora is our principal at our grade school. She loves to listen to Country music and her favorite radio station is 104.5. She also attends concerts at county and state fairs. Mrs. Beckers is the secretary at the grade school. Mrs. Beckers was a member in her high school choir and would have learned to play piano in her music class. Mrs. Beckers favorite music is country and likes the radio station 101.9. Whether it's singing, playing an instrument or listening to music, make music a part of your life today.

In honor of music in our school's month, our staff at Mount Pulaski Grade School shared how music is/was a part of their lives. Our two staff members that we will highlight today are our 5th grade teachers Ms. Awe and Mrs. Smith. Ms. Awe’s favorite music is country and loves to listen to music on spotify. She likes to attend country music concerts around central Illinois in the summer. If Ms. Awe had the chance in music class, she would like to learn piano. A fun fact about Ms. Awe is that she played the clarinet in 5th and 6th grade. Mrs. Smith sang in her high school choir, played clarinet and keyboard in her high school band, and has sung in her church choir. Her favorite radio station is 93.3 and loves music. Mrs. Smith thinks it is important for students to learn about music and would like to learn about harmony in music class. Mrs. Smith won the John Philip Sousa Award her senior year in high school. Whether it's singing, playing an instrument or listening to music, make music a part of your life today.

In honor of music in our school’s month, our staff at Mount Pulaski Grade School shared how music is/was a part of their lives. Our staff member that we will highlight today is Mr. A who teaches KB. Mr. A participated in both show choir and concert choir at Lincoln High School, Lincoln College, and at Millikin University. He also played trombone at Lincoln High School’s marching, concert, and Jazz band. He also played trombone in a jazz band at Lincoln College. Mr. A’s favorite radio stations are 105.7 and spotify radio. His favorite music is rock, pop, alternative, classic, jazz, and instrumental. Something that Mr. A would have loved to learn in music class is how to play the cello. A fun fact about Mr. A is that he was a radio DJ and used to DJ weddings and dances. Whether it's singing, playing an instrument or listening to music, make music a part of your life today.

Mrs. Jones’s class enjoyed the snow earlier this month!

Mrs. Mendenhall visited kindergarten this morning to model math routines and work with the students! We love practicing estimation.

Congratulations to all of the band and choir students that participated in solo and ensemble on Friday, February 25th at Chester East Lincoln.

My students were so excited to make words today with my new manipulatives! Little did they know they were actually practicing the skill "When 2 vowels go walking, the first one does the talking".

We will be celebrating Read Across America Week next week with our students at MPGS.

Thursday, February 17 - We are implementing an eLearning day. No in-person instruction. No activities, events or practices. Students & parents should check the email we have on file for further details.