Next up, we'd like to introduce Kristina, who will be joining us as a Paraeducator!

We are excited to welcome Kristina to our team and know she will be a wonderful addition to our school. We can't wait for our students and families to get to know her.

Please join us in giving Kristina a warm welcome!

22 days ago, Sunflower Elementary School
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Next, we'd like to introduce Mrs. Carly Showman, who will be serving as our new Principal!

Carly joins us from Baldwin, where she served as an Instructional Coach with an emphasis in literacy. She has a background in Special Education and also in lower elementary. We are excited to welcome Carly to our team and know she will be a wonderful addition to our school. We can't wait for our students, staff, and families to get to know her.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Showman a warm welcome!

24 days ago, Sunflower Elementary School
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26 days ago, Carly Showman
Next up, we'd like to introduce Mrs. Eden Callanan, who will be joining us as a Preschool Teacher!

Eden joins us from Hamilton, where she served as a Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher. We are excited to welcome Eden to our team and know she will be a wonderful addition to our school. We can't wait for our students and families to get to know her.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Callanan a warm welcome!
29 days ago, Sunflower Elementary School
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Next up, we'd like to introduce Mr. Brian Uphoff!

Brian joins us from Lincoln, where he previously served as the Technology Teacher. This year, he will be our STEAM Teacher, rotating between all three elementary schools. We are excited to have Brian on our team and know he will be a great addition to our schools. We can't wait for our students and families to get to know him.

Please join us in giving Mr. Brian Uphoff a warm welcome!
about 1 month ago, Sunflower Elementary School
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Next up, we'd like to introduce Arianna, who will be joining us as a Paraeducator!

We are excited to welcome Arianna to our team and know she will be a wonderful addition to our school. We can't wait for our students and families to get to know her.

Please join us in giving Arianna a warm welcome!
about 1 month ago, Sunflower Elementary School
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Next up, we'd like to introduce Ms. Tiffany Morrow, who will be teaching 3rd Grade!

Tiffany joins us from Garfield, where she taught 3rd grade for the past three years. This year marks her 10th year in education, and we are excited to welcome her to our team. We know Tiffany will be a wonderful addition to our school, and we can't wait for our students and families to get to know her.

Please join us in giving Ms. Morrow a warm welcome!

about 1 month ago, Sunflower Elementary School
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Next up, we'd like to introduce Mrs. Kari Widler, our second new Kindergarten Teacher!!

Kari joins us from the Middle School, where she taught English Language Arts. Prior to that, she taught 3rd grade at Lincoln Elementary School. We are excited to welcome Kari to our team and know she will be a wonderful addition to our school. We can't wait for our students and families to get to know her.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Widler a warm welcome!

about 1 month ago, Sunflower Elementary School
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🌟 Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be introducing our new staff members!

Up first is Mrs. Mikayla Monaghan, one of our new kindergarten teachers.

Please join us in welcoming Mikayla to our team! She comes to us from Garfield Elementary, where she taught 1st and 2nd grade. We are excited to have her join our school and know she will be a wonderful addition to our staff and school community.

Welcome to the team, Mrs. Monaghan! We're so glad you're here! 💙🎉
about 1 month ago, Sunflower Elementary School
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In Ms. McClain's fourth grade class, the students worked hard on cleaning up before going to specials with Mr. Bergan. They showed a quiet and respectful line, as they held in their excitement for PE! #SunflowerPower #USD290 #FalconGymClass #FalconsShowRespect #CyloneMedia290

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Kid cleaning up.
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Mrs. Regan's kindergarten class showed their excitement for recess! #SunflowerPower #USD290 #FalconLeaders #CycloneMedia290

3 months ago, sun comm
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Kid in line.
Kids in line.

In Ms. Harmon's class, her and the first graders did a read along to the book "Boomer's Checkup." The students had a wonderful time answering questions about the dog and analyzing what may be wrong with Boomer. #SunflowerPower #USD290 #FalconReadAlong #CycloneMedia290

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In Mrs. Price's class, third graders were taking a brain break. While some decided to play online matches of checkers, others expressed their creativity using Legos! Mrs. Price called students up to redeem their 'brag tags' for showing excellent behavior. During this period, the class also had time to spin the eggs that they are incubating! #SunflowerPower #USD290 #FalconBrainBreak #CycloneMedia290

4 months ago, sun comm
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Teacher helping kids put brag tags on necklaces.
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Ms. Dickinson's kindergarteners worked in groups today to play games and learn different skills. They took turns in a reading check up with Ms. Dickinson.

4 months ago, sun comm
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In Ms. Sullivan's class, fourth graders had the ability to work on reading by immersing themselves in stories. Other students worked on potting beautiful plants and making them their own! #SunflowerPower #FalconGrowth #FalconsRead #CycloneMedia290

4 months ago, sun comm
Kid coloring on pot.
Kid writing on paper.
Color organized book shelf.
Kids reading.
Kid coloring on potted plant.
Kid writing.

With our amazing weather Coach Bergan decided to try out frisbee golf outdoors. This was a great way to get our Falcons to have fun and learn a new sport, as well as getting out in this beautiful weather! #USD290 #SunflowerPower #CycloneMedia290 #Outdoors

4 months ago, sun comm
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Yesterday, in Mrs. Gottschamer's class, the students learned a new song. They followed her actions and copied the lyrics. After they finished, they lined up for morning recess! #SunflowerPower #USD290 #FalconKindergarten #CycloneMedia290

4 months ago, sun comm
Kid pretending to cry.
Kids lining up for recess.
Teacher with kids on the carpet.
Kid watching class.

In Mrs. Skeet's first grade class, the students worked on spelling words by sounding them out! The students worked so hard and never gave up, keep up the good work! #SunflowerPower #USD290 #FalconsSpelling #CycloneMedia290

4 months ago, sun comm
Kid working on writing books.
Teacher helping kid.
Kid writing on book.
Kid writing in book.
Kids working.
In Mrs. Kelm's class, the third graders played math Jeopardy! They practiced equations like subtraction and rounding! We're so excited to see our kids back! Stay safe! #SunflowerPower #USD290 #FalconProblemSolving #CycloneMedia
4 months ago, sun comm
Teacher and kids playing math game.
Kids talking.
Smart board.
School is in session tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th.
4 months ago, Sunflower Elementary
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