Last week students from the Portage High School Dental Health Careers program visited South Haven elementary first grader in Mrs. Walter’s class to discuss a healthy lifestyle. Students were reminded to use good dental hygiene routines and taught...
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South Haven Students Learn the Lesson of the Lorax
This week students in Mrs. Apathy’s Kindergarten class spent time with Mr. Abe from Indiana Waste Management. Mr. Abe presented the “Lesson of the Lorax” to the students as they discover how they can be a resource to the community.
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South Haven Elementary students were inspired by Van Gogh this month. First grade students studied paintings by the artist and the watercolor techniques that he used with their art teacher, Mrs. Scott. Then using these techniques they created their...
Read MorePositive Peer Relationships Between Grade Levels
Fourth graders at South Haven Elementary mentor Kindergarten students to improve reading skills and so much more. The older students act as mentors to the kindergarteners by helping select books from the library and then listening to them read the...
Read MoreSouth Haven Elementary Receives Grant
South Haven has been awarded a $2500.00 grant to continue their efforts to get kids interested running and improve their self esteem. Students meet once a week to work on running skills and interpersonal skills. The students are preparing to host...
Read MoreCooperative Learning Activities Incorporated into the Classroom at South Haven
Mrs. Guzek’s 2nd grade class and Mrs. Lee’s 4th grade class have been doing Cooperative Learning activities this year as part of their daily classwork. Depending on the day, you could observe them working on math, language art or writing....
Read MoreSouth Haven Elementary Students Earn “Young Citizen Award”
On Friday, April 5th, two outstanding South Haven Elementary students were awarded the “Young Citizen Award” sponsored by Portage Exchange Club. Katrina Partlow and Cheyla Kyle were selected from the 73 students attending 5th grade at South...
Read MoreOnly Way to Be a Better Reader is Read
Written by Chris Evans, Principal With reading being one of the Portage Township School Corporation's goals, the staff at South Haven Elementary School has dedicated itself to ensuring the children are established and fluent readers with high levels...
Read MoreSouth Haven Elementary Partners With Community
In Superintendent Berta’s last article he referenced a few of the partnerships that bond the schools and the community together and how it benefits both parties. This is a continuation of that story that is highlighting the partnership between...
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