🐕📖 Huge thanks to Pam Fedders & Augie for bringing canine cuddles and reading support to our Stewart second graders throughout the school year!
Reading to a calm, friendly dog gives nervous kids a judgment-free place to practice, builds confidence, and makes reading feel fun again — many kids even go home wanting to read to their own pets. 🥰✨
Reading to a calm, friendly dog gives nervous kids a judgment-free place to practice, builds confidence, and makes reading feel fun again — many kids even go home wanting to read to their own pets. 🥰✨
Curious classroom moment: Why hexagons? 🐝 Stewart second grade students constructed different shapes and tested why bees build hexagonal cells — they discovered hexagons use space efficiently and are amazingly strong.
🎭 Spotlight on creativity! Stewart second graders had a wonderful time learning theatre techniques from Andy Henrickson, Director of Theatre at Mount Marty, and his talented students. They practiced acting, movement, and teamwork — and had lots of fun doing it! 😊
Mrs. Moser’s Stewart class spent time exploring roles of workers, money management, needs vs. wants, entrepreneurship, and responsible community membership — complete with a hands-on pizza-making and selling simulation! 🍕✨ A big thank-you to Mr. Nicholas Moser for generously volunteering his time to teach these lifelong lessons.
Stewart Stars enjoyed extra special guest readers this week to celebrate Read Across America! Each grade gathered to hear wonderful books and stories shared by their former principals Mrs. Ryken & Mr. Klimisch, former Stewart 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Koller, YCL librarian/Stewart mom Mrs. Pietila, and our superintendent Dr. Kindle. We appreciate their enthusiasm to share book love with our readers this week! Reading together is the BEST!
Big smiles and story time magic! 📚✨ Stewart second graders were so grateful when Mikael from Yankton Public Library read three amazing stories to celebrate Read Across America. Moments like these light up young imaginations—thank you, Mikael!
Stewart STARS and families had a great time at our winter bingo tonight. Thank you to everyone who came and had a great night at Stewart.
Who else loves seeing hard work rewarded? 🎉 Stewart second graders in Mrs. Moser’s classroom spent their ClassDojo points on a fun end-of-February celebration — complete smiles, games, and memories made!
Have you ever met someone who’s simply "unbeelievable"? 🐝 Stewart Second Graders want to thank Mrs. Sarah Brandt — Yankton School District school board member — for an incredible bee presentation! We learned about honeybees, migration patterns, how honey is made, and the life cycle of bees. Thank you for enriching our students’ lives and sparking curiosity about nature! 🌼🍯
These second-grade Stewart Stars learned about several types of birds and designed bird feeder prototypes specific to each bird's needs! We want to say a huge thank you to Mr. Grimme from YHS for his help in this activity!
Mrs. Heiter's 4th grade Stewart Stars participated in the winter Potato Olympics. The week was spent researching their country, comparing and contrasting the ancient Olympics with the modern Olympics, learning about Olympic events, and watching some live coverage of the Winter Olympics. It's safe to say this class had a blast and were very creative with designing their potato athletes.
Mrs. Johnson’s 4th Grade Stewart Stars celebrated Potato Olympics on Friday, and what a joyful celebration it was.
From researching countries and traditions, to reading informational texts about the Games’ origins — learning came alive in the most beautiful way throughout the week.
But the most important lesson wasn’t found in a textbook.
It was found in the cheers.
In the high-fives.
In the way students celebrated one another’s victories — selflessly and sincerely.
They learned that true champions are not just the fastest or strongest. True champions encourage. They uplift. They celebrate others as loudly as they celebrate themselves.
On Friday, our classroom was filled with decorated potato athletes, creative team spirit, and the kind of laughter that reminds us why school should feel magical. That is something to celebrate!
From researching countries and traditions, to reading informational texts about the Games’ origins — learning came alive in the most beautiful way throughout the week.
But the most important lesson wasn’t found in a textbook.
It was found in the cheers.
In the high-fives.
In the way students celebrated one another’s victories — selflessly and sincerely.
They learned that true champions are not just the fastest or strongest. True champions encourage. They uplift. They celebrate others as loudly as they celebrate themselves.
On Friday, our classroom was filled with decorated potato athletes, creative team spirit, and the kind of laughter that reminds us why school should feel magical. That is something to celebrate!
The fourth graders at Stewart School participated in the 3rd Annual Potato Olympics, which was based on the Winter Olympics. Not only did they earn medals in events, but also for demonstrating good sportsmanship, being kind, and forĺ the most creative potato. Some of the events we participated in were: curling, speed skating, bobsled, skeleton, slalom skiing, and ski jump. Fun was had by all!
Mrs. Christensen's fourth graders at Stewart participated with all the fourth graders today in the Potato Olympics. We have learned about the Winter Olympics all week long, and had a fantastic time! #Team USA
The Stewart coffee cart was fun and festive for Valentine's Day! We delivered Delight Donuts heart-shaped donuts and used our different modes of communication, such as a high-tech AAC device (augmentative and alternative communication) that voices messages .
Stewart STARS had a busy day with two assemblies today. They got to meet NFL player Steve Grant this morning. Then this afternoon they got the hear the YMS jazz band play!
Did someone say heart + hands? ❤️🤟 Stewart Second Grade had a blast learning American Sign Language this week! A huge thank you to Mrs. Huber and Toby for teaching our Valentine's Day signs — watching the kids practice was so sweet and inspiring.
Stewart 4th graders in Mrs. Christensen's class would like to thank Mrs. Monica Dahl from Explorers Credit Union for volunteering her time as our Junior Achievement instructor this year. We learned a lot! Our favorite activity was building a bridge across a river. Mrs. Dahl also spoiled us with treats, Monster cookies, and new water bottles. Thank you, Mrs. Dahl!!!
Stewart 1st graders in Mrs. Viereck's class were so excited to have our former student teacher stop in on the 100th day of school! We miss you Miss Sadler!
Mrs. Steiner's 1st grade class celebrated the 100th day of school this week! They were detectives during math solving problems with the number 100, made hats, wrote about themselves at 100 years old and made 100 fruit loop necklaces.
