Drake Relays 2013

Terri Thomas, Junior Sarpee, Lemarkes Russian-Woolery and William Edwards represented King Elementary at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 26th.  These future track and field stars were able to watch high school, college and even Olympic athletes participate …

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ELL Field Trip

English Language Learners at King Elementary were able to meet their Iowa State University pen pals after a year of communication back and forth.                    

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Fifth Graders Visit Boone Y Camp

On Tuesday, April 23, King Elementary’s fifth graders got to experience the great outdoors at the Boone Y Camp.  Despite the cold and windy weather, students hiked around the campgrounds observing the natural habitats of Iowa and investigating …

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Basketball Star Delivers Message for Students

Former Iowa State University basketball star Royce White visited King Elementary School to deliver a simple message for students: “Be honest about your fears.” The first-round NBA draft pick was in Iowa to raise awareness of mental health issues. Read and see more of his visit by clicking the headline above.

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Hatching Up Some Learning

First graders at King Elementary are not only hatching learning, they are also hatching chickens!  As part of the science instruction, students are learning about the different variables that determine if a chicken egg will hatch.  Aleena Tran …

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April Showers…

What do you  do when April showers provide a temporary pond in the school’s front yard?  Students in King Elementary’s 21st Century Nature Club took advantage of the wet weather and floated boats.  Using wrapping paper, paper sacks, …

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Book Swap

Students at King Elementary were able to participate in a Book Swap on April 17th.  Thanks to St. Vincent DePaul,  Help A Mind Thrive,Keep A Book Alive and several student donations, every child was able to go home …

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