Loudon Elementary School

📚 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.

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!

Loudon Elementary celebrated our military veterans in a wonderful program that included speeches about sacrifice, a remembrance table, and each grade level sang a song of thanks. We love our veterans and we were so proud to salute each one who came to our program. Thank you all for your service! If you would like to view a video of the program, please visit our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A83x8wZ8y/
If you would like to listen to each of the speeches, please visit our YouTube channel and click on shorts. https://youtube.com/@loudonelementaryschool681?si=iRdKKVGHm6o-sQcw

Second grade had a great time reading about a talented team of jump ropers today! This story was part of a magazine series that highlights kids who excel in different areas—like spelling, swimming, soccer, and now, jump rope. It’s been exciting to explore how young people work hard and excel in so many unique ways!

🌟 Congratulations to Mrs. Anjelika Fields – Loudon Elementary’s 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year! 🌟 Loudon Elementary is proud to honor Mrs. Fields as our Teacher of the Year for her exceptional dedication, leadership, and heart for students and staff alike. In the classroom, Mrs. Fields holds her students to high expectations—academically, behaviorally, and personally—while also meeting them exactly where they are. She fosters growth, celebrates individuality, and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere where every child feels seen, valued, and inspired to do their best. According to her co-workers, Mrs. Fields gives her whole heart to her students and is the kind of teacher who “builds positive relationships,” “creates a classroom any student would want to be in,” and “goes above and beyond to help every child succeed.” Parents and colleagues alike see her dedication not only through her data-driven instruction and family communication, but also in the way she shows up for her students—at games, recitals, baptisms, and beyond. Mrs. Fields is also a true teacher leader at LES. She spends countless hours mentoring novice teachers—helping with planning, lesson prep, studying for exams, and providing encouragement and guidance every step of the way. Her patience, positivity, and nurturing spirit set an example for students and staff alike. ❤️ Thank you, Mrs. Fields, for your unwavering commitment to excellence, your leadership, and your love for Loudon Elementary. We are so proud to have you represent LES as our Teacher of the Year! ❤️

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Katie Keys – Loudon Elementary’s Novice Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Loudon Elementary is proud to recognize Mrs. Keys as our Novice Teacher of the Year for her outstanding dedication, passion, and commitment to our students and school community. From the moment she joined LES, Mrs. Keys has gone above and beyond to make learning meaningful and fun. She continually seeks ways to grow as an educator—collaborating with veteran teachers, working closely with our instructional coach, and visiting former teachers to better understand her students’ needs. She even pursues local grants and DonorsChoose projects to bring innovative materials and experiences into her classroom. According to her co-workers, Mrs. Keys is driven, passionate, and always striving to get the most out of her students. They describe her as a teacher who “pours her heart into LES,” “goes the extra mile to help students succeed,” and “creates a classroom where kids feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.” Her creativity shines both inside and outside the classroom. As co-leader of the LES Drama Club, she provides an incredible outlet for more than 40 students to express themselves and build confidence after school. What truly sets Mrs. Keys apart is her heart. She builds strong relationships, brings joy to learning through theme days and hands-on lessons, and is always ready to lend a helping hand to colleagues. Her positivity, leadership, and love for our school make her an invaluable part of the LES family. ❤️Thank you, Mrs. Keys, for your passion, drive, and dedication to Loudon Elementary. We are so proud of you! ❤️

🎉 LES has had some big winners recently! 🎉 🍫 Top Candy Bar Seller: Congratulations to our top seller who scored a cool karaoke machine! 🎤 He’ll be performing in no time! 🌽 Guess the Candy Corn: One of our clever winners guessed the exact number of candy corn—talk about a math whiz! Way to go! Keep up the awesome work! ✨ #digintolearning

4th and 5th grade enjoy having their 4H meetings once a month! Last week, we turned heavy whipping cream into butter and learned about dairy cows. The butter was a hit or miss...but they loved learning about the cows! We are so appreciative of the partnership we have with our Loudon County 4H Agents! 🍀🐄🧈

This Week's Friendship Awards were selected by our Kindergarten and First Grade teachers. Each teacher selected a student who had shown characteristics of a true friend to others this past week. Congratulations to all of these friends!

5 Pound Chocolate Bars were awarded!!
Yes, the following classes won a 5 pound chocolate bar to share with their class, because they sold the most chocolate bars in their grade level.
Congratulations to:
Mrs. Bradshaw's Pre-K Class
Mrs. Bowers' Kindergarten Class
Mrs. Hampton's First Grade Class
Mrs. Ouellette's Second Grade Class
Ms. Bunch's Third Grade Class
Mrs. Carlson's Fourth Grade Class
Mrs. Stakely's Fifth Grade Class

Life is a puzzle, and every piece matters. Make the right choices and live a drug-free life. Together, we can solve the challenges ahead and build a future full of health and happiness. Let’s commit to staying strong and drug free.

#redribbon2025
#lifeisapuzzlesolveitdrugfree

Red Ribbon Week is October 27-31.

Our first graders wrapped up their “Different Lands, Similar Stories” unit in the most creative way! After reading stories about tiny characters like Tom Thumb, Issun-Bōshi, and Thumbelina, students imagined what life would be like if they were only one inch tall! They made adorable 1-inch versions of themselves and wrote about all the adventures they’d have at that size. 📝💫 To top it off, they put their engineering skills to work by building castles out of gumdrops, marshmallows, and toothpicks — just the right size for their tiny selves! 🏰🍬 We’re so proud of their creativity, imagination, and teamwork! 💛