It's inspiring to see our 3rd graders so deeply engaged with the Math Bridges curriculum. As this photo shows, they're not just solving problems, they're building essential study skills like focused note-taking and critical thinking. The Math Bridges curriculum encourages students to be active participants in their learning, whether they're drawing diagrams, organizing steps, or thinking through solutions with their peers. These aren't just skills for math class; they're valuable habits that will serve our students throughout their academic careers and beyond.
Today, we're celebrating our amazing paraeducators who are the backbone of our school community. These dedicated individuals provide essential, one-on-one support that makes a profound difference in the lives of our students every day. Their compassion, patience, and unwavering commitment help create a nurturing and inclusive environment where all learners feel supported, understood, and empowered to succeed. We are so grateful for their hard work and the positive impact they have on our students' well-being.
We are thrilled to announce a fantastic new initiative this year: the launch of our very own Elementary ASB (Associated Student Body)! This is a wonderful opportunity for our 3rd and 4th-grade students to step up as leaders, share their voices, and help make our school an even better place.
Keep an eye out for more details on applications and campaign information coming home soon! We can't wait to see which inspiring leaders emerge from our 3rd and 4th grades to represent their peers and contribute to our vibrant school spirit.
Let's cheer on all our future candidates!
Keep an eye out for more details on applications and campaign information coming home soon! We can't wait to see which inspiring leaders emerge from our 3rd and 4th grades to represent their peers and contribute to our vibrant school spirit.
Let's cheer on all our future candidates!
Look at this happy and engaged face! One of our amazing Kindergarteners was busy exploring shapes and geometry today using a geoboard as part of our Math Bridges curriculum.
We absolutely love how Math Bridges emphasizes hands-on learning, bringing abstract concepts to life in a way that's fun and meaningful for our youngest mathematicians. Today, our students weren't just looking at pictures of squares and triangles, they were creating them with! Using rubber bands on geoboards helps children, develop fine motor skills, understand geometric concepts like sides, corners, and areas, and practice problem-solving as they experiment with different shapes.
#Kindergarten #HandsOnLearning #EarlyMath #Geometry #EngagedLearners #ElementarySchool
We absolutely love how Math Bridges emphasizes hands-on learning, bringing abstract concepts to life in a way that's fun and meaningful for our youngest mathematicians. Today, our students weren't just looking at pictures of squares and triangles, they were creating them with! Using rubber bands on geoboards helps children, develop fine motor skills, understand geometric concepts like sides, corners, and areas, and practice problem-solving as they experiment with different shapes.
#Kindergarten #HandsOnLearning #EarlyMath #Geometry #EngagedLearners #ElementarySchool
Get ready to smile! Our school picture day at Kettle Falls Elementary with Leo's Photography is scheduled for next Thursday, September 18th.
Please remember to send your student to school with their completed picture envelope, including payment, on picture day. If you ordered photos online, please make sure the envelope has your confirmation number written on it.
We can't wait to see all those bright, smiling faces!
Please remember to send your student to school with their completed picture envelope, including payment, on picture day. If you ordered photos online, please make sure the envelope has your confirmation number written on it.
We can't wait to see all those bright, smiling faces!
Welcome back, Kettle Falls Elementary!
What a fantastic first week back. Despite the smoky skies keeping us inside, our students' spirits shone through. Their resilience and adaptability have been incredible to see. They found so much joy in building our classroom communities and getting to know each other, proving that a little smoke can't dampen their enthusiasm.
It was the perfect start to our CharacterStrong lessons on community and empathy. We are so proud of their positive attitudes and can't wait to see all they accomplish this year!
What a fantastic first week back. Despite the smoky skies keeping us inside, our students' spirits shone through. Their resilience and adaptability have been incredible to see. They found so much joy in building our classroom communities and getting to know each other, proving that a little smoke can't dampen their enthusiasm.
It was the perfect start to our CharacterStrong lessons on community and empathy. We are so proud of their positive attitudes and can't wait to see all they accomplish this year!
Get ready, Kettle Falls Elementary families!
Join us for our Open House Event on Thursday, August 28th, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet your student's teacher, see their classroom, and get a sneak peek at the year ahead. We'll also have some delicious sweet treats for everyone to enjoy. We can't wait to see you there!
Join us for our Open House Event on Thursday, August 28th, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet your student's teacher, see their classroom, and get a sneak peek at the year ahead. We'll also have some delicious sweet treats for everyone to enjoy. We can't wait to see you there!
A sweet surprise on a sunny day! ☀️🍦 Our amazing first grade teachers arranged for Jimbo’s Ice Cream to treat students during our recent Park Day. The cold treats were the perfect way to stay cool and make the day extra special!
Big shoutout to Providence for visiting our 4th graders with their Helmet Safety Program! Students learned important tips about staying safe while biking, skating, and scootering, and each one went home with a free multisport helmet! Huge thanks to Providence and their mascot Stitch for making safety fun and memorable. #HelmetSafety #KFBulldogs #ThanksProvidence #SafeKids
Our 1st graders celebrated Better World Day by planting flowers with a purpose! These beautiful plants will be gifted to people in our community as a gesture of kindness and appreciation. Big hearts and green thumbs!
Our kindergarteners added a splash of color to Better World Day by painting rocks! These cheerful creations will be placed around to brighten someone’s day and spread a little joy in our community.
Our 4th graders spent their Better World Day giving love and care to animals in need at the Colville Valley Animal Sanctuary! 🐾 From walking dogs to helping with chores, they made a difference for our furry friends and learned the power of compassion.
Our 2nd graders took Better World Day to new heights—literally! They built bat houses to support local wildlife and help keep our ecosystem balanced. What a creative and caring way to make our community better!
Our 3rd graders spent Better World Day getting their hands dirty for a great cause—planting trees at the fish hatchery! Their efforts will help restore habitat and protect our natural environment for years to come.
A big thank you to the Kettle Falls High School Jazz Band for visiting and performing for our students! Their talent and energy had our kids swaying in their seats and grooving along. It’s always awesome to see our older Bulldogs inspiring the younger ones! #KFBulldogs #BulldogPride #MusicMatters
Our 2nd graders have been busy combining creativity with math by making paper quilts!
This fun and hands-on activity helps students build important skills like measuring, recognizing shapes, identifying patterns, and understanding fractions—all key parts of our 2nd grade math standards. While it may look like just arts and crafts, students are deepening their understanding of geometry and how parts make up a whole.
We love seeing math come to life in such a fun and meaningful way!
Big shoutout to our incredible Elementary PTO, Columbia Cedar, and the Kettle Falls High School shop class!
Thanks to their partnership, every grade level at Kettle Falls Elementary now has their very own raised garden bed! The PTO secured wood donations from Columbia Cedar, and our talented high school students brought the project to life by building the beds for our students.
These raised beds will give our kids hands-on opportunities to learn about plant life, responsibility, teamwork, and healthy eating—all while getting their hands in the dirt and having fun outdoors. We can’t wait to see what they grow!
We are excited to invite you to our Kindergarten Open House on Wednesday, May 7th from 5:30–6:30 PM at Kettle Falls Elementary! This is a wonderful opportunity to: ✅ Meet next year’s amazing Kindergarten teachers, Ms. Singer and Ms. Scharbrough ✅ Tour the school and explore where your child will learn and grow ✅ Register your child for Kindergarten and get important information for the upcoming year We can't wait to welcome our newest Bulldogs! 🐾 Spread the word to friends and neighbors — we’re looking forward to meeting you!
Thank you to all the families who stopped by and supported our library—our students were so excited to shop and explore new books! From graphic novels like Dog Man and Cat Kid, to fan-favorites like Bad Guys, Amulet, and The Baby-Sitters Club, kids were buzzing with book joy all week. We even saw a few Pokémon guides and Guinness World Records books fly off the shelves!
There’s nothing better than seeing students excited to read. Thanks again for making the fair such a success!
Class Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, April 24th! Picture order forms will be sent home with students soon, be on the lookout if you’d like to purchase a class photo this year.
We can’t wait to see all those smiling faces! 😄 #KettleFallsElementary #PictureDay
