Classes catch Olympic fever

Click here to view a slideshow of SMES students' Olympic celebrations.

Many eyes closely followed the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, including SMES students.  Ms. Boone’s 2^nd grade class got a special treat on Feb. 19 when Hannah Grace Dendy’s aunt Kelly Parkman visited, bringing a real Vancouver Olympic torch! Her uncle Mark Parkman, who works for International Sports Broadcasting, participated in the Olympic Torch Run in Canada. She also brought photos from the torch run and the warm-up suit, mittens and hat worn by all the torch runners. After passing the torch around the class, students made their own torches out of paper and colored tissue paper.

Kindergarten teacher Angela Kirby created an Olympic bulletin board with information about Canada, the Olympic mascot and other information. The class held its own Olympic Games on Feb. 26. Students created their own medals and flags.

PE teacher Ellen Kufel talked about some of the different Olympic events with her students. Many students are not familiar with less-common sports such as luge, bobsled or curling. Coach K also invited students to create designs for Olympic T-shirts, all of which are on display in the gym. 
 

Janet Hurlburt’s Kindergarten students created posters for the Olympics. Each student chose a winter Olympic sport they wanted to know more about. Students and their families researched the sport, made posters and “demonstrated” their sport. A few students even dressed like an athlete for their event of choice. 

Be sure to view the slideshow (link above) to see photos of SMES students with "Olympic fever."