Today is National Paraprofessional Day, and here at ECC we are celebrating some of the very BEST! 💜
Our paraprofessionals play an essential role in our classrooms every single day. From supporting learning, helping students stay engaged, guiding small groups, offering encouragement, and jumping in wherever they’re needed — their impact is felt in every hallway and every classroom.
Because of their dedication, our students are supported, confident, and ready to learn. We truly could not do what we do without them.
Please join us in saying THANK YOU to our incredible ECC paraprofessionals for the heart, patience, and care they bring to our students each day! 👏🍎
W is for WORM 🪱✨
Mrs. Keli’s and Mrs.Fruits Pre-K class had a wiggly, wonderful time learning the letter W today! Students explored, observed, and even got to hold live worms while learning all about these tiny helpers that live in the soil.
Hands-on learning makes the best memories, and our little learners were full of curiosity, bravery, and lots of giggles! 💚
Way to go, Mrs. Keli’s class! #PreKFun #LetterW #HandsOnLearning
Today was a BIG day at ECC! 🌱
Nine of our classes helped plant the seeds for our Milkweed Project that we received last month. We first completed the cold stratification stage, and today was finally planting day! We planted two different types of milkweed and the students were so excited to get their hands in the soil and be part of this process.
This project was made possible thanks to a grant sponsored by the Deep Fork Canadian Quail Forever Chapter. We are so grateful for their support in helping our students learn about plants, habitats, and caring for the environment. 🌼🦋
We can’t wait to watch our milkweed grow!
🦕 Dino-mite Day in Mrs. Plum’s Class! 🦕
The little paleontologists hatched dinosaur eggs 🥚 and dug up some amazing fossils! From cracking eggs to examining their “prehistoric” treasures, these students had a roaring good time exploring the world of dinosaurs. 🦖✨
#PreKScience #DinoDiscovery #FuturePaleontologists #HandsOnLearning #ECCAdventures
Pre-K had a VERY exciting week learning the letter V! 🌋
Our classes explored volcanoes and discovered how they erupt. From learning new vocabulary to hands-on activities, our little learners had a blast making connections and watching their learning “erupt”! 💥
Mrs. Balenti’s class is diving into the water cycle and having a blast learning how water moves around our planet! 💧🌎
Our Book Blast fundraiser books have arrived! 📚✨ Students were so excited to look through their new books and take them home to enjoy.
Thank you to everyone who donated and supported this fundraiser. Because of your generosity, we were able to put books into the hands of every student. Your support truly makes a difference! 💛
🌟ECC Teacher & Support Staff of the Year
We are so proud to celebrate two incredible members of our ECC family who make a difference every single day!
Support Staff of the Year – Tracy Wilson
Tracy has been with Bristow Public Schools for 12 years and says the office is where she truly feels at home. She feels blessed to work alongside coworkers she calls family, loves helping wherever she can, and especially enjoys working with the children. One thing she knows for sure — life at school is never boring!
ECC Teacher of the Year – Kelli Schonfield
Kelli has dedicated 24 years to Bristow Public Schools (21 years teaching and 3 years as an assistant). She loves teaching Pre-K because she gets to be a child’s very first teacher and help spark a love of learning from the very beginning. From the excitement of writing their name for the first time to watching students realize they can do anything they set their minds to, Kelli says she has just as much fun as her students do. She also feels blessed to work with coworkers she proudly calls family.
Congratulations to both of these amazing women! 💜 We are so lucky to have you at ECC!
Mrs. Jones’ kindergarten class has been exploring community helpers and careers, and this week they blasted off into learning about astronauts! 🚀 Students created their very own rockets and had a great time launching them while learning about force and gravity. Hands-on fun and learning made this activity out of this world! 🌟
Our ECC students are loving these windy days! 🌬️💙
A few of our Pre-K classes have been taking full advantage—creating colorful windsocks and heading outside to fly kites. Hands-on learning + fresh air = the best kind of day! 🪁✨
Today was full of hands-on learning and BIG excitement at ECC!
We were thrilled to have Discovery Lab visit for their Fantastic Forces program. Today, Mrs. Watts’ class, Mrs. Balenti’s class, and Mrs. Shironaka’s class had the opportunity to explore the power of push and pull, motion, and energy through fun, interactive experiments that had everyone engaged and thinking like little scientists.
This visit is part of a special follow-up from our grant opportunity earlier this year, when our students were able to visit Discovery Lab in person. From now until the end of the school year, every classroom will get to experience this amazing program!
From predicting outcomes to testing ideas, our students were all in and loving every minute of discovery. Experiences like this truly bring learning to life and spark curiosity in the best way! 🔬✨
Spring Break is coming to an end, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! 🌸
Let’s finish this school year strong—full of learning, laughter, and lots of memorable moments. The best is still yet to come at ECC! 💛📚
Even ECC teachers know how to have a little fun! 🍀
Yesterday we had three sneaky little leprechauns on the loose at our site, and our staff was on a mission to find them! After lots of searching, a few close calls, and some serious detective work, three lucky staff members tracked them down and won a prize.
No staff members were harmed in the search… although there were definitely a few close calls and some very competitive leprechaun hunters. 😄
Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun and helped make our school such a joyful place!
All Things St. Patrick’s Day at ECC! 🍀🌈
Our ECC was full of St. Patrick’s Day excitement today! Some classes became little scientists, exploring the special rocks our mischievous leprechauns left behind and discovering the surprises hidden inside. 🔬✨
Our kindergarten students were busy designing clever leprechaun traps in hopes of catching the tricky little visitors. Others showed their creativity by drawing the cutest leprechaun pictures you’ve ever seen! 🎨
From science experiments to creative art and imaginative trap building, it was a magical day of learning, laughter, and a little bit of leprechaun mischief across our ECC. We love seeing our students have so much fun while learning! 🍀💚🌈
☔️ Umbrella Parade Fun! ☔️
Our Pre-K friends wrapped up the week learning all about the letter U… and what better way to celebrate than with an Umbrella Parade! 🌈
With umbrellas held high, our little learners marched proudly around the block showing off their colorful umbrellas while practicing their U words like umbrella, up, and under. It was the perfect mix of learning, movement, and fun!
There’s nothing better than seeing our students excited about learning—U is for unforgettable memories! 💙📚
#PreKFun #LetterU #UmbrellaParade #LearningIsFun #LittleLearners
Today in Mrs. Baker’s class they had a “Grab a Book and Go” reading time! 📚
Students picked a book and found a cozy spot anywhere in the classroom to sit and read. From the carpet to the corners, everyone found their own special place to enjoy a good story. It was so fun seeing our little readers getting comfortable and exploring books in their own way. Moments like these help grow a love for reading!
Pre-K students will soon begin their “Milkweed in the Classroom” project right after spring break! Today we had a special guest speaker, Laura, the Oklahoma & Southern Kansas Regional Field Representative for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, visit our classes.
She talked with our Pre-K students and T-1 about the importance of pollination and helped them learn about the many pollinators that help our environment, including bees, butterflies, insects, and other beneficial bugs. The students loved learning how these tiny creatures play a big role in helping plants grow and keeping our ecosystems healthy.
We appreciate Laura taking the time to come share her knowledge with our students and help kick off our upcoming classroom project! 🌼🐝🦋🌱
It's that time of year! Just a reminder that the Pre-K storm shelter, located at 119 W 9th, will be open whenever 1) there's a severe thunderstorm warning two counties away, or 2) there's a tornado warning in Creek County.
Our Book Blast has officially come to an end! 📚✨
Thank you to everyone who participated and signed up. This fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity to help put books directly into the hands of our students and encourage a love of reading.
Congratulations to the following classes for reaching 60% or more participation and earning a $100 classroom shopping spree:
• Mrs. Balenti
• Mrs. Baker
• Mrs. Lomenick
A special congratulations to Mrs. Mattox and Mrs. Watts, who both reached 100% participation and earned a $200 classroom shopping spree for their classrooms! 🎉
Top fundraisers from each class include:
Jasper Deerinwater, Nolan Burkhalter, Berklee Mander, Kashius Rolland, Cash Poston, Emilia Wright, Carter Arian, Wyatt Bishop, Wyatt Hill, Reign Ngo, Clover Wilson, Daxten Welch, and Lincoln Bellville.
Top 3 Individual Fundraisers:
🥉 Lincoln Bellville – $360 (Mrs. Wilson’s class)
🥈 Emilia Wright – $400 (Mrs. Mattox’s class)
🥇 Kashius Rolland – $460 (Mrs. Watts’ class)
Top Fundraising Classes:
🥉 Mrs. Watts – $1,391.67
🥈 Mrs. Baker – $1,812.50
🥇 Mrs. Mattox – $2,041.56
Because of your generosity, the ECC site raised a total of $11,586.50! 🎉
Thank you to all the families and community members who donated and supported our students. Your generosity helps make opportunities like this possible and puts more books into the hands of our young readers. ❤️📚
Mrs. Keli’s and Mrs. Plum’s classes had a Seuss-tastic time celebrating Dr. Seuss! 📚💚
After reading the classic story Green Eggs and Ham, the students rolled up their sleeves and made their own green eggs and ham. The kids had so much fun trying the silly snack inspired by the book!
Just like in the story, many of them discovered they liked it — “Yes! I like green eggs and ham!” 🥚💚
It was a fun and tasty way to bring reading to life in the classroom! 📖✨
