Things are getting interesting in Mr. Popper's world. Chapter 4 gives us more information about a character called Captain Cook. Follow these links to listen in either English to Mrs. Morris or in Spanish to Mrs. Howell. Don't forget to listen carefully, so you can answer the trivia questions each day on the morning announcements.
English link https://youtu.be/dcsUdSljd04 Spanish link: https://youtu.be/WBwKKcMoXfY
English link https://youtu.be/dcsUdSljd04 Spanish link: https://youtu.be/WBwKKcMoXfY
Chapter 3 is ready for you to listen to. Remember, we have these available in English and Spanish. Listen carefully so you can answer the trivia question tomorrow. How did you do on today's question? Were you able to get some penguin merch?
Here is the link to the English version. https://youtu.be/AC_BdUXZdS4
Here is the Spanish version link. https://youtu.be/gSApcUTnhsM
Here is the link to the English version. https://youtu.be/AC_BdUXZdS4
Here is the Spanish version link. https://youtu.be/gSApcUTnhsM
Chapter 2 of Mr. Popper's Penguins is now available for listening. How did you do on the trivia question for today? There will be another question for Chapter 2 on the Monday morning announcements! You have the entire weekend to listen to Chapter 2.
You can find the video on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/vHt7HgS0_dQ Make sure you subscribe and turn notifications on, so you know when the next chapter video is uploaded!
This week's Friendship Awards were given by our fourth and fifth grade teachers. They were looking closely for students who were being friends to others. Congratulations to you all for receiving our first Friendship Awards of 2026!
Our ONE BOOK BLITZ has begun! We are going to be reading the novel, Mr. Popper's Penguins ALL together. Yes, that is correct. We need parents to join in by listening on YouTube with their children, reading the book out loud at home, or encouraging your child to read this book on their own.
Throughout the reading of the novel, each day the students will be asked a trivia question on the morning announcements. They will need to have either listened or read that chapter to be able to answer the question.
We are especially excited about this project because it gives us the perfect opportunity to introduce students to Accelerated Reader. This online quiz platform allows students to earn points for reading books. Some of our older students may remember using it in the past, but it will be brand new for many of our learners.
Please be sure to subscribe and click notifications, to our school YouTube channel, so you can get notified when the latest chapter is uploaded. http://www.youtube.com/@loudonelementaryschool681
Watch your email or texts for daily posts and alerts as we dig into learning with our One Book Blitz.
We hope you’ll join us and help your child get the most out of this fun and meaningful reading experience!
Here is chapter 1 : https://youtu.be/Embtjqjp2nE?si=85EzUGAZVOhDoIvY
Throughout the reading of the novel, each day the students will be asked a trivia question on the morning announcements. They will need to have either listened or read that chapter to be able to answer the question.
We are especially excited about this project because it gives us the perfect opportunity to introduce students to Accelerated Reader. This online quiz platform allows students to earn points for reading books. Some of our older students may remember using it in the past, but it will be brand new for many of our learners.
Please be sure to subscribe and click notifications, to our school YouTube channel, so you can get notified when the latest chapter is uploaded. http://www.youtube.com/@loudonelementaryschool681
Watch your email or texts for daily posts and alerts as we dig into learning with our One Book Blitz.
We hope you’ll join us and help your child get the most out of this fun and meaningful reading experience!
Here is chapter 1 : https://youtu.be/Embtjqjp2nE?si=85EzUGAZVOhDoIvY
January is jam-packed with ways to earn extra for your school!
Here’s how you can jump-start those 2026 earnings:
• Shop January’s bonus offers: earn 11 Box Tops + 35 Bonus Box Tops.
• Shop the special 2026 Jump Start bonus offer through 1/11: Buy 4 participating products in a single transaction to earn 20 Bonus Box Tops.*
• Repeat often and earn big!
• Plus, complete the Monthly Challenge and refer friends to earn even more.
https://youtu.be/ME-thimmcs8
https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/box-tops-products
Here’s how you can jump-start those 2026 earnings:
• Shop January’s bonus offers: earn 11 Box Tops + 35 Bonus Box Tops.
• Shop the special 2026 Jump Start bonus offer through 1/11: Buy 4 participating products in a single transaction to earn 20 Bonus Box Tops.*
• Repeat often and earn big!
• Plus, complete the Monthly Challenge and refer friends to earn even more.
https://youtu.be/ME-thimmcs8
https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/box-tops-products
The new Parent Involvement newsletters have been uploaded to our webpage. Check out some tips that families can use to help their children do better in school! You will find these in both English and Spanish. https://loudoncountytn.sites.thrillshare.com/o/les/documents/parent-engagement-%2F-title-i/stronger-together-newsletters/18857649
Today was a day of awards! We celebrated students with Friendship Awards and IXL Reading Awards. They are continuing to strive for success in academics and relationships. Congratulations!
On Friday, December 12, we hosted a celebration for our ELL (English Language Learners). These 26 students, a few who are at Fort Loudoun Middle School now, accomplished a great achievement. They passed the ELPA21 English language acquisition test. This test gauges how much English a student knows through the four domains of speaking, listening, reading and writing. It is a difficult test that requires great concentration, comprehension, and stamina. These students scored proficient!! They will no longer need extra small group instruction! We will monitor their progress for the next two years, to make sure they continue to find success. We are proud of them and hope they keep their bilingual status throughout their lives.
Check out the video of our celebration on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/182SkMEZCy/
Check out the video of our celebration on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/182SkMEZCy/
Last night we had the first ever Parent Dig shop at our Holidays in the Hall celebration! We had so many parents and children come through and "spend" the number of points they have earned. You an earn points by completing and returning the monthly parent menus, going on field trips, joining your child's room app, coming to the Principal's lunch and other options! There were many tough decisions that had to be made. Some students chose to save their points for the Spring shop. Enjoy the pictures of families shopping!
📚 Our second graders have been busy exploring exciting topics this week!
In Skills, they’ve been following the story of a girl named Kim on her summer job hunt in 🗽 New York City. Today, students partnered up to read “The Subway” 🚇 and worked on comprehension questions together.
In Knowledge, the focus has been on insects 🐞🦋—discovering what makes an insect an insect and learning about fascinating social insects 🐜.
It’s been a fun-filled week packed with learning and curiosity! ✨ #secondgraderocks #digintolearning
Happy Birthday Mr. Yearwood! Have an amazing day!
We had such a fun-filled two days before Thanksgiving break! We love all of the school spirit at LES!
Our second graders had an amazing day at the Tennessee Aquarium! 🌊🐠 They were especially excited to see the butterflies and their different life stages—something we’ve already learned about in class. It was the perfect way to bring our lessons to life! 🦋✨
Friendship awards for this week were given by our Special Education teachers. They looked for students who were being friends to others all throughout the school. Congratulations to this week's award winners!
Second grade had their very own Pony Express adventure today!
As part of our Westward Expansion domain, second graders learned all about the Pony Express and how it connected people across long distances. To bring history to life, students wrote letters to friends in another second grade class—just like riders carried mail in the 1860s! Today, we delivered the letters, and the excitement was priceless as students read what their peers wrote. What a fun way to make history hands-on! 📬🐎✨
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LES Students Share Holiday Kindness Through the Tiny Tree Program
This year, Loudon Elementary School students participated in The Tiny Tree Program, a local initiative that delivers small, decorated Christmas trees to Children’s Hospital Oncology and Children’s NICU. When enough trees are donated, the program also extends its reach to UT’s NICU and the Children’s ER, ensuring even more families feel supported during the holiday season. Our students were eager to take part, knowing their creativity would bring light to children and families facing difficult moments.
Across the building, classrooms embraced the project with enthusiasm. Many classes selected special themes—ranging from festive favorites to imaginative, student-inspired ideas. Students crafted ornaments, designed toppers, and worked together to make each tree unique. Their excitement grew as they realized that their tiny trees would brighten hospital rooms and help families feel a little more at home during the holidays.
Most importantly, this project gave students a meaningful opportunity to practice empathy and compassion. They learned that small acts of kindness can make a very big difference, and they poured their hearts into every detail. We are incredibly proud of our LES students and staff for the love and generosity they put into this project. Their tiny trees will deliver hope, comfort, and holiday cheer to families who need it most.
This year, Loudon Elementary School students participated in The Tiny Tree Program, a local initiative that delivers small, decorated Christmas trees to Children’s Hospital Oncology and Children’s NICU. When enough trees are donated, the program also extends its reach to UT’s NICU and the Children’s ER, ensuring even more families feel supported during the holiday season. Our students were eager to take part, knowing their creativity would bring light to children and families facing difficult moments.
Across the building, classrooms embraced the project with enthusiasm. Many classes selected special themes—ranging from festive favorites to imaginative, student-inspired ideas. Students crafted ornaments, designed toppers, and worked together to make each tree unique. Their excitement grew as they realized that their tiny trees would brighten hospital rooms and help families feel a little more at home during the holidays.
Most importantly, this project gave students a meaningful opportunity to practice empathy and compassion. They learned that small acts of kindness can make a very big difference, and they poured their hearts into every detail. We are incredibly proud of our LES students and staff for the love and generosity they put into this project. Their tiny trees will deliver hope, comfort, and holiday cheer to families who need it most.
Today the Friendship Awards were given by our English Language Learner teachers (ELL), and our Response to Intervention teachers (RTI). They found students who were helping others and being a good friend. Congratulations to this week's award winners!
Mrs. Burris's 4th grade ELL students researched and wrote about famous Hispanic people for Hispanic Heritage month. We are so proud of these students. They're growing into great writers!
