🎃👻 Who says Halloween fun is just for the kids?! 👻🎃
Our MVES staff got in on the fun during our annual Halloween Parade, and they did NOT disappoint! 🤩
From clever themes to creative group costumes, our teams went all out to bring some extra smiles and laughter to the Mountain!
We love seeing our staff show off their creativity, teamwork, and FUN side! 🐾🧡
Check out these amazing team costumes! Which one is your favorite? 🎃
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Our MVES staff got in on the fun during our annual Halloween Parade, and they did NOT disappoint! 🤩
From clever themes to creative group costumes, our teams went all out to bring some extra smiles and laughter to the Mountain!
We love seeing our staff show off their creativity, teamwork, and FUN side! 🐾🧡
Check out these amazing team costumes! Which one is your favorite? 🎃
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE
Mrs. Celestin's second graders are showing us that even superheroes need a little rest and relaxation!
Whether they’re stretching out for some quiet time, finding a cozy spot to recharge, or resting together, our little heroes are learning that taking care of ourselves is an important part of staying healthy and strong.
During Red Ribbon Week, we’re reminded that making healthy choices helps us be the best superheroes we can be!
Remember, heroes take care of their minds and bodies, make healthy choices, and get plenty of rest so they can be ready to save the day!
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Whether they’re stretching out for some quiet time, finding a cozy spot to recharge, or resting together, our little heroes are learning that taking care of ourselves is an important part of staying healthy and strong.
During Red Ribbon Week, we’re reminded that making healthy choices helps us be the best superheroes we can be!
Remember, heroes take care of their minds and bodies, make healthy choices, and get plenty of rest so they can be ready to save the day!
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📚🦸♂️ Calling All Little Readers! BOOK TRADING is Coming to Family Literacy Night! 🦸♀️📚
One reader's finished book could be another reader's next great adventure! ❤️
As we prepare for our upcoming Superhero Family Literacy Night, we're collecting books for a fun BOOK TRADING activity!
📖 We're asking each student to donate ONE gently used book, if possible, by Monday, November 2!
Books can be sent to school with your child and given to their classroom teacher.
Our goal is to have plenty of books for our little Panthers to explore, discover, and trade during Family Literacy Night! 📚✨
Thank you, MVES families, for helping us spread the love of reading and make this a SUPER experience for all our little readers! 🐾❤️
READ. EXPLORE. IMAGINE. BE A HERO! 🦸♂️📖
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One reader's finished book could be another reader's next great adventure! ❤️
As we prepare for our upcoming Superhero Family Literacy Night, we're collecting books for a fun BOOK TRADING activity!
📖 We're asking each student to donate ONE gently used book, if possible, by Monday, November 2!
Books can be sent to school with your child and given to their classroom teacher.
Our goal is to have plenty of books for our little Panthers to explore, discover, and trade during Family Literacy Night! 📚✨
Thank you, MVES families, for helping us spread the love of reading and make this a SUPER experience for all our little readers! 🐾❤️
READ. EXPLORE. IMAGINE. BE A HERO! 🦸♂️📖
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Engineers in Action!
Mrs. Sheridan’s 4th graders took on the Pumpkin Chunkin’ STEM Challenge!
These engineers put their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to work as they designed and built their very own class catapult!
Students explored potential and kinetic energy, tested their designs, and made improvements to see how far they could launch a mini pumpkin.
There was lots of learning, experimenting, and fun along the way!
We are so proud of our students for thinking like engineers and working together to bring their ideas to life.
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Mrs. Sheridan’s 4th graders took on the Pumpkin Chunkin’ STEM Challenge!
These engineers put their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to work as they designed and built their very own class catapult!
Students explored potential and kinetic energy, tested their designs, and made improvements to see how far they could launch a mini pumpkin.
There was lots of learning, experimenting, and fun along the way!
We are so proud of our students for thinking like engineers and working together to bring their ideas to life.
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Ms. Steimel's third graders are being introduced to poetry for the first time!
Each student received their own poetry book to explore, read, and work in.
As we learn about different types of poems, students are practicing reading with expression, noticing rhyming words, and discovering how poets use words to share ideas and feelings.
They are excited to explore their books and begin building a love for poetry!
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Each student received their own poetry book to explore, read, and work in.
As we learn about different types of poems, students are practicing reading with expression, noticing rhyming words, and discovering how poets use words to share ideas and feelings.
They are excited to explore their books and begin building a love for poetry!
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE
🎃📚 Get Ready for the MVES Storybook Pumpkin Patch! 📚🎃
We're turning our love of reading into a little pumpkin magic! ✨ Our Storybook Pumpkin Patch is back, and we can't wait to see our Panthers bring their favorite book characters to life!
We invite our MVES families to read a book together, choose a favorite character, and get creative decorating a pumpkin to look like that character! 🎨📖
🗓️ Important Dates:
🎃 November 3–4: Bring your decorated pumpkin AND book to the gym stage.
⏰ November 4 at 3:00 p.m.: Deadline to enter.
🗳️ November 5: Join us for our Superhero Family Literacy Night and vote for your favorites!
🏆 Award Categories:
⭐ Most Creative
⭐ Best Character Look-Alike
⭐ Crowd Favorite
We'll have two grade-level divisions: K–1st Grade and 2nd–4th Grade. Winners will receive spring Book Fair gift certificates! 📚
🎃 A Few Important Reminders:
📖 Pumpkins may be real, foam, or plastic, but NO CARVED PUMPKINS will be accepted.
📖 Be sure to bring the book that inspired your pumpkin!
📖 Each student may enter one pumpkin, and participation is completely voluntary.
📖 Don't forget! Every pumpkin must be accompanied by an entry form!
We can't wait to see the creativity, imagination, and love of reading our MVES families bring to this fun tradition! Whether your favorite character is silly, spooky, adventurous, or sweet, we know our Storybook Pumpkin Patch will be full of amazing creations! 🧡
Let the pumpkin decorating begin! 🎃📚🐾
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We're turning our love of reading into a little pumpkin magic! ✨ Our Storybook Pumpkin Patch is back, and we can't wait to see our Panthers bring their favorite book characters to life!
We invite our MVES families to read a book together, choose a favorite character, and get creative decorating a pumpkin to look like that character! 🎨📖
🗓️ Important Dates:
🎃 November 3–4: Bring your decorated pumpkin AND book to the gym stage.
⏰ November 4 at 3:00 p.m.: Deadline to enter.
🗳️ November 5: Join us for our Superhero Family Literacy Night and vote for your favorites!
🏆 Award Categories:
⭐ Most Creative
⭐ Best Character Look-Alike
⭐ Crowd Favorite
We'll have two grade-level divisions: K–1st Grade and 2nd–4th Grade. Winners will receive spring Book Fair gift certificates! 📚
🎃 A Few Important Reminders:
📖 Pumpkins may be real, foam, or plastic, but NO CARVED PUMPKINS will be accepted.
📖 Be sure to bring the book that inspired your pumpkin!
📖 Each student may enter one pumpkin, and participation is completely voluntary.
📖 Don't forget! Every pumpkin must be accompanied by an entry form!
We can't wait to see the creativity, imagination, and love of reading our MVES families bring to this fun tradition! Whether your favorite character is silly, spooky, adventurous, or sweet, we know our Storybook Pumpkin Patch will be full of amazing creations! 🧡
Let the pumpkin decorating begin! 🎃📚🐾
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE
🎃👻 It's Costume Parade Time at MVES! 👻🎃
One of our favorite fall traditions is almost here! Mountain View Elementary's 4th Annual Costume Parade is coming up, and we can't wait to see our little Panthers dressed up and ready for some Halloween fun! 🐾🧡
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
📍 Parents are welcome to watch from the parking lot sidewalk!
🎃 Costume Fun for Everyone!
Students are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to school! Not a fan of Halloween costumes? No problem! Dress as your favorite BOOK CHARACTER instead! 📚✨
🧡 A Few Important Costume Reminders:
For the safety and comfort of all students, please remember:
🚫 No masks
🚫 No look-alike weapons
🚫 No face paint
🚫 No gory or evil costumes and/or accessories
We are looking forward to a morning full of creativity, smiles, and lots of adorable costumes! We hope our MVES families will join us for this fun tradition! 🎃🐾
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One of our favorite fall traditions is almost here! Mountain View Elementary's 4th Annual Costume Parade is coming up, and we can't wait to see our little Panthers dressed up and ready for some Halloween fun! 🐾🧡
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
📍 Parents are welcome to watch from the parking lot sidewalk!
🎃 Costume Fun for Everyone!
Students are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to school! Not a fan of Halloween costumes? No problem! Dress as your favorite BOOK CHARACTER instead! 📚✨
🧡 A Few Important Costume Reminders:
For the safety and comfort of all students, please remember:
🚫 No masks
🚫 No look-alike weapons
🚫 No face paint
🚫 No gory or evil costumes and/or accessories
We are looking forward to a morning full of creativity, smiles, and lots of adorable costumes! We hope our MVES families will join us for this fun tradition! 🎃🐾
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE
Mrs. Lee’s third graders have been LOVING their poetry unit!
They have been exploring the wonderful world of poetry while learning all about rhyme schemes, metaphors, stanzas, and so much more.
From discovering each author’s tone to noticing how poets use words to paint pictures and express feelings, our students are growing as thoughtful readers and creative writers.
We love seeing their excitement as they bring poetry to life!
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE
They have been exploring the wonderful world of poetry while learning all about rhyme schemes, metaphors, stanzas, and so much more.
From discovering each author’s tone to noticing how poets use words to paint pictures and express feelings, our students are growing as thoughtful readers and creative writers.
We love seeing their excitement as they bring poetry to life!
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE
MVES is celebrating Red Ribbon Week next week!
We will also be holding a school wide challenge.
The class that brings the most food items for the Bright Futures food pantry will win a popcorn party!
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We will also be holding a school wide challenge.
The class that brings the most food items for the Bright Futures food pantry will win a popcorn party!
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🦸♂️📚 Calling All Superheroes! 🦸♀️💥
SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️
Our Superhero Family Literacy Night is coming to Mountain View Elementary on Thursday, November 5! ❤️📚
Get ready for a SUPER evening of family fun as we celebrate the POWER of reading! ⚡📖
🦸♀️ Start planning your superhero outfits, gather your superhero squad, and mark your calendars! More details coming soon!
We can't wait to see our MVES superhero families! 🐾❤️
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SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️
Our Superhero Family Literacy Night is coming to Mountain View Elementary on Thursday, November 5! ❤️📚
Get ready for a SUPER evening of family fun as we celebrate the POWER of reading! ⚡📖
🦸♀️ Start planning your superhero outfits, gather your superhero squad, and mark your calendars! More details coming soon!
We can't wait to see our MVES superhero families! 🐾❤️
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE
Our 4th Graders enjoyed the beautiful weather after a morning full of learning.
They were ready to take their fun outside!
The playground was filled with laughter, smiles, and lots of energy as students raced across the field, played games with their friends, climbed on the playground equipment, and enjoyed some fresh air.
They showed teamwork, kindness, and great sportsmanship while making wonderful memories together.
After working hard in the classroom, it is the perfect time to stretch, play, and let those big personalities shine!
Learning is important, but so is having fun, building friendships, and enjoying every moment of being a kid!
Sometimes you just need some sunshine!! 🌞
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They were ready to take their fun outside!
The playground was filled with laughter, smiles, and lots of energy as students raced across the field, played games with their friends, climbed on the playground equipment, and enjoyed some fresh air.
They showed teamwork, kindness, and great sportsmanship while making wonderful memories together.
After working hard in the classroom, it is the perfect time to stretch, play, and let those big personalities shine!
Learning is important, but so is having fun, building friendships, and enjoying every moment of being a kid!
Sometimes you just need some sunshine!! 🌞
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE
👐 A Little Dirt Never Hurt! 🎨
Our 4th graders are kicking off their clay sculpture projects, and the shelves are already filling up with some inspiring works of art!
Every student at Mountain View Elementary K-4 gets the opportunity to experience working with clay, learning not only how to create but also what it takes to bring a sculpture from an idea to a finished piece.
Students are learning about kiln safety, preparing their clay properly, planning ahead, and problem-solving when unexpected challenges pop up along the way.
Our older artists are embracing the freedom to create their own original sculptures, putting their creativity and critical-thinking skills to work!
This hands-on learning experience connects directly to our core commitments:
🛡️ Safety: Learning to handle materials and understand kiln safety procedures with our kiln reaching almost 2000 degrees!
🌱 Growth: Building perseverance and learning that mistakes and challenges are part of the creative process.
⭐ Excellence: Taking pride in thoughtful, detailed work and putting forth our best effort.
📝 Preparation: Planning ahead, following procedures, and understanding that each step matters in creating a successful sculpture.
We can't wait to see these ideas take shape!
Our Panthers are proving that great art takes creativity, patience, and a willingness to get a little messy. 🐾
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE
Our 4th graders are kicking off their clay sculpture projects, and the shelves are already filling up with some inspiring works of art!
Every student at Mountain View Elementary K-4 gets the opportunity to experience working with clay, learning not only how to create but also what it takes to bring a sculpture from an idea to a finished piece.
Students are learning about kiln safety, preparing their clay properly, planning ahead, and problem-solving when unexpected challenges pop up along the way.
Our older artists are embracing the freedom to create their own original sculptures, putting their creativity and critical-thinking skills to work!
This hands-on learning experience connects directly to our core commitments:
🛡️ Safety: Learning to handle materials and understand kiln safety procedures with our kiln reaching almost 2000 degrees!
🌱 Growth: Building perseverance and learning that mistakes and challenges are part of the creative process.
⭐ Excellence: Taking pride in thoughtful, detailed work and putting forth our best effort.
📝 Preparation: Planning ahead, following procedures, and understanding that each step matters in creating a successful sculpture.
We can't wait to see these ideas take shape!
Our Panthers are proving that great art takes creativity, patience, and a willingness to get a little messy. 🐾
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE
The book fair is coming, and we need your help!
Click this link to see the volunteer times and the open slots! Thank you all, and we look forward to the book fair!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IOyxVrKjQZfKVD9N5kGoEOx-TZAaN98e6mg3IttYKGg/edit?usp=sharing
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Click this link to see the volunteer times and the open slots! Thank you all, and we look forward to the book fair!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IOyxVrKjQZfKVD9N5kGoEOx-TZAaN98e6mg3IttYKGg/edit?usp=sharing
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Honoring Our Heroes at MVES!
Mountain View Elementary is looking forward to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country at our Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11, at 8:00 a.m. ❤️🤍💙
We invite our MVES families to invite the special veterans in their lives to join us for this meaningful celebration!
🎖️ Veteran RSVP Deadline: Thursday, October 15
Please scan the QR code on the graphic or click the link provided to register your veteran's attendance.
🎥 A Special Tribute: Our invited veterans will be featured in a special video presentation during the assembly! To allow us time to create this tribute, we ask that all registrations be submitted by October 15.
We are excited for this opportunity to celebrate our veterans, thank them for their service, and help our Little Panthers understand the importance of honoring those who have served our great nation!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U_28R6bBPPmdKhzU05T85iYcX0cz3QRm453F8IE9m_M/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Mountain View Elementary is looking forward to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country at our Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11, at 8:00 a.m. ❤️🤍💙
We invite our MVES families to invite the special veterans in their lives to join us for this meaningful celebration!
🎖️ Veteran RSVP Deadline: Thursday, October 15
Please scan the QR code on the graphic or click the link provided to register your veteran's attendance.
🎥 A Special Tribute: Our invited veterans will be featured in a special video presentation during the assembly! To allow us time to create this tribute, we ask that all registrations be submitted by October 15.
We are excited for this opportunity to celebrate our veterans, thank them for their service, and help our Little Panthers understand the importance of honoring those who have served our great nation!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U_28R6bBPPmdKhzU05T85iYcX0cz3QRm453F8IE9m_M/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Mark your calendars for our upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences.
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Mark your calendars for our upcoming Fall Break!
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⚡️🔋 Mr. Murdock’s class is powering up a brand-new unit on electricity!
Our 4th grade scientists kicked things off with some hands-on learning by creating flashlights of their very own.
Along the way, they explored how batteries provide energy, how conductors help electricity move, and what it takes to complete a circuit.
There’s nothing better than learning science by doing science!
Our young scientists are already lighting up the classroom with curiosity, creativity, and a whole lot of excitement. 💡
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Our 4th grade scientists kicked things off with some hands-on learning by creating flashlights of their very own.
Along the way, they explored how batteries provide energy, how conductors help electricity move, and what it takes to complete a circuit.
There’s nothing better than learning science by doing science!
Our young scientists are already lighting up the classroom with curiosity, creativity, and a whole lot of excitement. 💡
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE
🐾 Wild About Learning in 3rd Grade! 🐾
Mrs. Lee’s 3rd graders are wrapping up their Animal Classification Unit with a fun and creative project! 🐯🦋🐢🦅
Each student chose an animal and created an informational poster showcasing what they’ve learned about its characteristics, classification, habitat, and more!
We love seeing our Panthers take what they’ve learned and turn it into something creative! Great job, Mrs. Lee’s class! ❤️🐾
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Mrs. Lee’s 3rd graders are wrapping up their Animal Classification Unit with a fun and creative project! 🐯🦋🐢🦅
Each student chose an animal and created an informational poster showcasing what they’ve learned about its characteristics, classification, habitat, and more!
We love seeing our Panthers take what they’ve learned and turn it into something creative! Great job, Mrs. Lee’s class! ❤️🐾
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🧠🫀🦴 We’ve been learning all about the AMAZING human body! 🫁💪
Mrs. Loyd’s first graders have been busy discovering just how incredible our bodies are!
They learned about 5 different body systems, how many bones and muscles make up our bodies, and what each system does to help keep us healthy and working properly.
They learned all about how our bodies digest food, why our different organs are important, and what we can do every day to take care of our bodies and live a healthy life.
To show what they learned, each student completed their very own Human Body Booklet, answering questions about the lessons and new information they learned each day.
They are so excited to complete a culminating activity next week where they will get to make their own skeletons using q-tips and glue, make a healthy plate featuring all the food groups, play a fun game of Operation, and more!
Way to go, first grade!
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Mrs. Loyd’s first graders have been busy discovering just how incredible our bodies are!
They learned about 5 different body systems, how many bones and muscles make up our bodies, and what each system does to help keep us healthy and working properly.
They learned all about how our bodies digest food, why our different organs are important, and what we can do every day to take care of our bodies and live a healthy life.
To show what they learned, each student completed their very own Human Body Booklet, answering questions about the lessons and new information they learned each day.
They are so excited to complete a culminating activity next week where they will get to make their own skeletons using q-tips and glue, make a healthy plate featuring all the food groups, play a fun game of Operation, and more!
Way to go, first grade!
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🎨✏️ Draw It, Then Write It! ✏️🎨
Mrs. Godfrey’s 2nd graders are putting their creativity to work as they dive into narrative writing! 📚✨
Before putting pencil to paper, students first drew out their stories to help bring their ideas to life.
By sketching the characters, setting, and important events first, our young authors are able to think about—and add—more details when it’s time to write! 📝💭
From pictures to paragraphs, these creative thinkers are learning that great stories start with a great idea! 🌟📖
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Mrs. Godfrey’s 2nd graders are putting their creativity to work as they dive into narrative writing! 📚✨
Before putting pencil to paper, students first drew out their stories to help bring their ideas to life.
By sketching the characters, setting, and important events first, our young authors are able to think about—and add—more details when it’s time to write! 📝💭
From pictures to paragraphs, these creative thinkers are learning that great stories start with a great idea! 🌟📖
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