Mrs. Gaddis and Mr. Rush's classes are on the last day of our gravity project. Yesterday, we built contraptions designed to slow down an object as it falls. Today, we timed how fast they would drop!










Today, 4th grade experimented with edible igneous rocks.




Mrs. Gaddis and Mr. Rush's classes are on Day 2 of our gravity project. Yesterday, we weighed several objects. Today, we timed how fast they would drop to the ground! Stay tuned for our next steps!









5th grade is on Day 2 of our gravity project. Yesterday, we weighed several objects. Today, we timed how fast they would drop to the ground!









4th grade made edible sedimentary rocks





Miss Smith and the John Greer band program received a grant from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association which allowed them to purchase 70 new lesson books! These books will be given to families who can't afford the costs of beginning band.


Miss Hart and Mrs. Runge's kiddos worked together to problem solve on the first day of school.





Get involved at John Greer!
If your child is interested in joining band or choir check out our parent/guardian informational meetings this Wednesday, August 19th.
3rd grade Rising Voices Choir - 6:00 PM in Ms. Morgeson's room (general music room)
4th grade Cadet Band - 6:00 PM in the gym
5th grade Concert Band/4th & 5th grade Choir - 6:30 PM in the band room
We hope to see you there!
John Greer Meet & Greet
August 14 - 3:00 - 3:40
Bring in school supplies and meet your teacher!
August 14 - 3:00 - 3:40
Bring in school supplies and meet your teacher!

Mrs. Ailey's class at wax museum.



Pictures



4-H pizza party.
Thank you, Mrs. Seyfert!!!!
4th Grade ended the 4H year with a pizza party celebration and ribbons for the kids' hard work!






Mrs. Gillins's 3rd grade class went to visit their penpals at the nursing home today!




Miss Hart and Mrs. Runge's class at The Museum of Science and Industry.










Fourth grade at The Museum of Science and Industry.






Our last day at Outdoor School for Mr. Rush’s class! We spent the morning on a hike through the prairie and the Visitors’Center. This afternoon we presented our Wildlife Reports!









Day 4 of Outdoor School! Today the class of Mrs. Gaddis and Mrs. Turner hiked 2 miles by the Middle Fork River and saw some turtles and other wildlife. This afternoon we did the Aquatic Study where they got to use dipping nets to find all sorts of aquatic life.










Third grade had a fantastic field trip to Shedd Aquarium!



Day 3 of Outdoor School. Today the class of Mrs. Gaddis and Mrs. Turner hiked 2.7 miles on the Hidden Valley trail. We talked about taxidermy and then the kids were able to catch some baby salamanders and tadpoles.









