SES News
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We’re so proud to celebrate Saugatuck’s 11th annual One Book, Two Schools initiative! Thanks to our amazing SES PTA, every family received a copy of Wildlife Rescue: How to Save an Owl by Kate Messner. Over the past two weeks, students and families have been reading together at home while also enjoying special moments at school.
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Our PTA hosted a wonderful “Rise and Read” event in the Library Media Center, bringing together students and families for a joyful start to the day. Participants gathered to share books, build connections, and enjoy light morning snacks in a warm and welcoming space. It was a great example of our school community coming together to celebrate the love of reading.
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We are so proud of our Student Leadership Council for leading this year’s annual Souper Bowl food drive in partnership with the SES PTA! Students brought in non-perishable food items and cast their “vote” by placing donations in cans supporting either the Patriots or the Seattle Seahawks. The competition was spirited, the cans were overflowing, and our community showed up in a big way! While the Seahawks ultimately won the Super Bowl, everyone wins with this fundraiser.
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SES third graders stepped into the role of marine veterinarians—conducting tests, analyzing results, and deciding whether a baby orca was healthy enough to be reunited with a pod in the wild. Hands-on learning at its best!
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The SES PTA proudly hosted its first Culture and Identity Night—an evening filled with joy, learning, and connection. Families came together to celebrate the rich traditions, stories, and identities that make our community unique. Through music, activities, food, and conversation, students and adults alike explored what it means to honor ourselves and learn from one another. The night was a beautiful reminder that our differences are something to celebrate and that belonging grows when we take time to understand others.
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At SES, we loved learning together during our visit to 4th- and 5th-grade classrooms with Mathodology’s Sarah Schaefer! Students were highly engaged, pushing their math thinking and making meaningful choices about how they learned. Teachers walked away energized and excited, with new ideas they could try in their classrooms the very next day. A great reminder of the power of learning side by side!