Loudon Elementary School

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! 💛

Today is report card day! LES students should bring home their report cards along with several other important papers. *September Parent DIG points updates *Veteran's Day and Fall in the Hall flyers *RTI letters (if applicable) *3rd grade retention letters (if applicable) *school pictures (if ordered) As a reminder, we need report cards returned with a parent signature. Also, don't forget to send in your October parent engagement menu before the end of the month.

Second grade is back and busy! Since returning from fall break, our second graders have hit the ground running! We've been diving into spelling patterns for long a, reading about a determined girl named Gail who won the spelling bee, exploring strategies for two-digit addition, and even learning about the War of 1812 🇺🇸. Their curiosity and hard work are shining bright—way to go, second grade! #secondgraderocks #digintolearning

ONE WEEK ONLY

National Box Tops Week starts now! Today through Sunday (10/19), you’ll earn double Box Tops on all participating products. Plus, when you buy 4 participating products, you’ll earn 20 Bonus Box Tops.
Also, REFER A FRIEND & EARN BIG
All month long, when you refer a new participant to the program and they scan their first receipt, they’ll earn 50 Bonus Box Tops — and so will you. Ends 10/31
Find out more here https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/news/nbtw

Little Learners is designed for children ages 3 to 5 who are not currently enrolled in a daily school program. About once a week, LES teachers will offer a one-hour session to help caregivers support their child’s smooth transition into a Pre-K or Kindergarten setting. Together, we’ll build routines, practice school-readiness skills, and make learning fun for both children and caregivers!

* A parent or caregiver is required to attend and actively participate in each session.
* We respectfully ask that younger siblings and babies not attend so that caregivers can focus on their Little Learner.
* All sessions begin at 8:00 AM and last about an hour.
* Families are encouraged to attend all sessions, though we understand schedules will vary.
* There is no cost for this program.

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bqr2YQXLN0WVLBXPZqGMbHy29YCXQRNGtULZnup5leJUOVBRQlNSN0dTUEhZMVc0VklHM1RKNzM1Si4u

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️👟The LES Cross Country team had their last meet of the season today at Victor Ashe Park. One student had a personal record run time. 🏆 We are so proud of all the runners this season and their hard work and dedication. 👟🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Thank you Adopt-a-class for donating bears for our first graders. We’ve had a bear-y good day! We’ve counted with bears, decorated bears, read with bears, and even went on a bear hunt. Our 1st graders are so excited to take their bears home and read with them each night before bed.

🕸️🕷️💪🥔 Second grade wrapped up our Greek Myths unit with some epic culminating activities—spinning Arachne’s spider webs, flexing our muscles like Hercules, and crafting our very own potato gods and goddesses! After soaking up the sunshine at recess and enjoying some tasty concessions, we’re all smiles and more than ready for a well-earned fall break. 🥔🕸️🕷️💪 #secondgraderocks #digintolearning

‼️REMINDERS‼️ Today is the last day to turn in September engagement menus. Fifth grade is hosting a concession stand for all students today. Students can purchase popcorn and freezer pops. No school next week! Enjoy your fall break.