Our 2nd graders recently had the opportunity to go to the Kansas Oil Museum, right here in El Dorado! They spent the afternoon learning about the history of our area led by local tour guides! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride #MyEldo
5th grade had an excellent time in Topeka at the Capital! The toured the building, learned some of the history of the building and processes within the building, as well as had to chance to go to the TOP of the dome! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride
SAVE THE DATES! Below are the planned USD 490 summer athletic schedule and athletic camp schedule. There are opportunities for grades 2-11. #PartOfThePride
These ladies are incredible and help keep all of us going! Happy Administrative Assistant Day to Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Mitchell! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride
CONGRATULATIONS to Blackmore's Natalie Walker on having her dog painting accepted for publication in the Spring 2024 Celebrate Art Anthology national book! Out of 40 submissions from USD 490 schools, hers was the only one selected to be included for publication in the anthology.
Happy 🌎 Day!
Students this week have options with a choice board in their classroom to find ways to celebrate 🌎 Day! Check out a few students helping Mrs. Diaz get our Tower Gardens going! These were funded through the Tim Underwood Memorial grants. #BEfamily #PartOfThePride
It was great seeing so many faces this evening at Kindergarten Kickoff! If we missed you, we'd still love to visit with you! Feel free to call the office to get more information about next school year! 🐻 #BEfamily #PartOfThePride #KindergartenKickoff
It's Kindergarten Kickoff Day!!! We can't wait to see our incoming Kindergarten students this evening at 6:00 PM! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride
A day full of learning for the Blackmore staff! Today, we also were able to spend time with our incoming Principal, Mrs. Arnold and incoming Counselor, Miss Young! So thankful for the time together! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride #MakeItCount
Our Kindergartners wrapped up their lessons with "Kids in the Garden" and their teachers planned an outing to Botanica to continue their learning journey! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride #MakeItCount
Solar Eclipse Day!! The kids (and staff) were PUMPED to get outside and check it out! #PartOfThePride #BEfamily
Registration is now OPEN for Explore 490! This summer educational enrichment opportunity is available for current USD 490 students in grades K-5. All registrations must be completed online.
English: https://forms.gle/1nkcnZRfc5C93QEr7
Spanish: https://forms.gle/fZMiWE4xkGfBU3646
The students and staff kept the celebration going for Mrs. Denner! Today, along with the eclipse, is "Denner Day!" Staff are enjoying Mrs. Denner's favorite color PINK!
Congratulations to Mrs. Denner on her recognition as District Elementary Teacher of the Year! Today all Region IV nominees were recognized and Mrs. Denner was named a SEMI-FINALIST for Kansas Teacher of the Year! #KTOY #BEfamily #PartOfThePride
USD 490 purchased eclipse glasses for all students and staff to view the upcoming solar eclipse on Apr. 8, 2024. In our area, the maximum eclipse will be around 1:49 PM.
For more info. about the eclipse visit: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/@4270873?iso=20240408
Happy National School Librarian Day!
Miss Lewis provides so many resources for students, families and staff! We are GRATEFUL she is #PartOfThePride! #BEfamily
Congratulations to our latest character award winners!! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride
Congratulations to Blackmore Speech-Language Pathologist, Mrs. Kate Hadley, for being selected as Staff of the Month! If you have a nomination or SHOUTOUT to share click here: https://forms.gle/zckZPmoTiQUz3HFu7
Sierra Bonn came to talk to out 4th graders today about her book and making positive contributions to society through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Each child received her book to keep for their home library. She also signed each copy! #BEfamily
Kindergarten students began a program called "Kids in the Garden!" It’s a series of four lessons on the parts of a plant, how a plant grows, pollinators and composting. Check out some of their learning so far! More 📸 on ClassDojo! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride
