Virtual Reality Day

Google For Education made a stop at Payne! 2nd and 5th grade students used Virtual Reality goggles to enhance their science lessons.

Makerspace PD

Latimer staff attended an amazing Makerspace PD. Teachers worked on a PBL project, brainstormed together, and used a 3-D pen!

MMS Open House

Congratulations, MMS! Your Open House was a huge success!

Payne's Spring Fun Run

Payne has started a new tradition this year! To support gender inclusion, all students participated in the Fun Run by racing against their entire grade level. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to the fastest students in each grade. It was a fun afternoon!

Happy Testing!

3rd-6th Grade Literacy Training

A group of 3rd-6th grade teachers spent the day at an incredible PD led by Tracy Dwyer and Megan Rabideau. The teachers learned about small group instruction with their fluent readers. Megan even modeled a lesson with a group of 5th graders that she has been working with.

GATE Enrichment Classes

GATE Enrichment classes were held around Moreland on January 23rd. The Chain Reaction Contraption, Coding with Legos, People I am Thankful For, Creative Writing, and Breakout Room were some of the classes that were offered. Thank you to all that participated in this fun afternoon!

Grade Level Collaboration

Our district Math Committee put on an amazing Grade Level Collaboration this month!

January PD

Here are some pictures from our January PD!

Spreading Holiday Cheer

Is there anything sweeter than middle schoolers (in Santa hats) reading to elementary kiddos?

Lawrence Hall of Science

Latimer Lions had a great time with Lawrence Hall of Science. Here are some of the activities they were able to do!

Blue Ribbon Ceremony

Payne celebrated becoming a National Blue Ribbon School with an amazing assembly. The assembly also included a dance from Payne staff. 

CONGRATULATIONS, Payne!!!

Operation: With Love From Home

Payne Panthers donated Halloween candy to our troops! This is through a care package site called Operation: With Love From Home. Kindergarten classes also had a visit from an actual war veteran with his service dog, Cocoa Puff. Interested in learning more about the care packages? Click on the link below!

Operation: With Love From Home

Kindergarten Early Literacy

Kindergarten teachers spent the day learning early literacy strategies at a recent training. The training was led by Nancy Roldan and Rea Morikawa. Teachers will learn more about early literacy  throughout the year.

Latimer's annual Cardboard Day!

Early Literacy

Many first and second grade teachers attended an Early Literacy Training led by Susan Lavelle and Julie Bohn. These wonderful educators had the opportunity to learn about small group instruction through real life lessons, videos, and conversations. This group will be meeting throughout the year.

CBET Class

Our CBET classes are up and running at four school sites this year! These adult English classes are led by five amazing retires teachers- Stephanie Austin and Debbie Matsumura (Anderson), Helen Barrios (Baker), Irene Nishimoto (EDS), and Janice Gorman (Payne). We are so thankful for the support these teachers give to our community year after year!

Outdoor Classroom at EDS

Amy Trayer has been spending time in the outdoors with her kinder and first graders. They even designed her Back To School Night dress!