Nike Elementary School

Recently, 4th grade students at Nike visited the Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis for an engaging, hands-on learning experience. While there, a park ranger taught students about how people historically used different parts of the buffalo. Students even had the opportunity to touch a buffalo hide and explore other artifacts, bringing history to life in a meaningful and interactive way.

Ms. McPherson’s 3rd grade class recently worked together on a fun and engaging review activity to prepare for MAP testing! Students collaborated in groups to create posters based on different topics, helping teach their classmates important skills. Through this activity, they reviewed both reading and math concepts while practicing teamwork, communication, and creativity. Great job, 3rd grade!

1st grade is demonstrating understanding of 2D and 3D shapes! Recently, C is for Chalk in our ABC Countdown to the end of the year. Students had fun taking their learning outside and practicing shapes in an engaging, hands-on way!

Ms. Willmeno’s class was up and moving during their fraction scoot! Students traveled around the room solving 30 different task cards, sharpening their fraction skills while staying engaged and active. It was a fun, hands-on way to practice and build confidence with fractions!

Third grade has been learning about fact and opinion. Students compared the positives and negatives of being a sailor and practiced writing paragraphs to share their ideas. They even went outside to learn, giving them a chance to think, discuss, and write in a fresh and engaging environment.

Ms. McPherson’s 3rd grade class recently hatched chicks, and everyone really enjoyed the experience! It was such a fun and exciting hands-on learning opportunity for the students

Please find below the Weekly Scout Report.

https://app.smore.com/n/6v35d

Nike Elementary recently hosted our Family Fun Night, and it was a wonderful evening celebrating all of the hard work of our students! Families were invited to walk through the hallways with their children as students proudly shared and showcased the projects and learning they’ve been working on.

One of the highlights of the evening was our 2nd grade Living History Museum. Students researched pioneers and inventors, created a speaking part, and dressed up as their historical figure. When tapped on the shoulder or hand, they came to life and shared their speech—truly bringing history to life in an engaging and memorable way!

Families also enjoyed a free pizza dinner while spending time together and celebrating student success. It was a fantastic night, and everyone had a great time. We are so proud of our learners!

Recently, Grades 3 and 4 celebrated their iReady success! Based on their growth, students earned fun rewards like pieing Dr. Tollison in the face, enjoying snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy. It was a day full of smiles, laughter, and excitement as students and staff celebrated all of their hard work! Way to go, Nike Scouts! Also, big thanks to Dr. Tollison for being such a good sport!

Second grade has been studying fish over the past month. Today they had a freshwater fish expert from a local business visit to teach them about fish anatomy, habitats, and so much more! They played games, read books, had an engaging discussion, and a Q and A session. What an exciting and fun day of experiential learning!

Pacific High School 2026 Summer Sports Camp registration link is below. All camps will be held on the Pacific High School campus. Cost: All camps are $35.00 per attendant, per camp. Tomorrow (5/15/2026) is the cut off to be assured of a shirt.
The direct link:
https://www.pacificsportscamps.com

Families are invited to begin the kindergarten registration process for the 2026-27 school year! 🚀

This full-day, tuition-free opportunity helps children build foundational skills as they begin their school journey.

Children must be five years old before August 1 to enroll.

More information and registration steps are available at https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/article/2674251.

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Nike Scouts love good weather days! It gives us a chance to get outside, burn off some energy, and have fun with friends!

Second graders recently put their critical thinking skills to the test while working to solve the case of the missing principal! Throughout the activity, students practiced important reading strategies such as inferring, making predictions, drawing conclusions, and using text evidence to support their thinking.

Working collaboratively in groups, students carefully examined clues and read through each suspect’s interview. They discussed their ideas, backed up their reasoning with evidence from the text, and worked together to crack the case.

It was a fun and engaging way to strengthen comprehension skills while encouraging teamwork and problem-solving—great job, second graders!

3rd grade worked so incredibly hard to master their multiplication facts! Starting in February, students took a timed test multiple times a week on their multiples. It was their job to track the progress and for every test passed, they recieved a sticker for their tracker which earned an additional thing for their bowl of ice cream. Our multiplication extravaganza was a celebration of months of hard work!

2nd grade recently wrapped up their Economics unit! Students created their own products and storefronts, then invited 1st grade students to shop as the consumers. It was a fun, hands-on way to learn about goods, services, spending, and earning while practicing real-world skills!

Mrs. Chasen's first grade class is celebrating the last 26 days of school with alphabet-themed good behavior rewards! C – Chalk Day D – Dance Day G – Game Day I – Ice Pop Day 🍧 Students are having so much fun counting down to summer!

Ms. Chasen’s and Ms. Suchland’s classes have been counting down the last 26 days of school by celebrating with the alphabet! “L” was for luau, and everyone had a great time celebrating together!

Recently, Nike students gathered for their beginning-of-the-month assembly for May! During the assembly, students learned about the word of the month: perseverance. Perseverance means continuing to work hard and not giving up, even when something is difficult.

Our student helpers did a wonderful job putting on a fun skit to help explain what perseverance looks like. Students in the audience got to participate by giving a thumbs up or thumbs down depending on whether the skit showed good perseverance choices.

We also took time to recognize students who have been showing great character, along with classes that stood out for having the cleanest classrooms, best hallway manners, best assembly manners, and best attendance during the month of April.

Way to go, Nike Scouts! We are so proud of you and the positive choices you make every day! 💜

Please use the link below to access the Nike Weekly Scout Report.

https://app.smore.com/n/m0xjq

Have a great weekend!

Dr. ​Jessica Tollison
Nike Elementary School ​Principal
2264 Hwy Ap, Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444