These lovely folks were delivering warmth and sunshine today. Thank you Sunsational Smoothies for helping us treat our amazing Floyd staff to a warm fall drink.
Floyd Elementary 5th graders spent a week at the Chippewa Nature Center this fall and experienced a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
Floyd Elementary students are opening their days this year with a brief morning meeting to build classroom community.
Our elementary cross country team has been enjoying some beautiful runs this season. Thank you to the coaches and parents who are helping make this season a success.
Floyd hosted its first ever Nature Art Walk last Friday after school. Thank you to all our artists for a gorgeous show!
Congratulations to Floyd Elementary fourth grader, Elsie Smith! Elsie placed first in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Earth Day 2024 Drinking Water category. Well done, Elsie!
Sunday (tomorrow) is Floyd's Kindergarten Exploration Day for all current and incoming kindergarteners. Meet us in the nature area (back of the building) and know that a little rain won't chase us inside. The most convenient parking lot for guests is on Chippewa River Road.
Floyd students and staff are super thankful for our kind, fun, and caring bus drivers. Thank you for all you do to keep our kids safe. Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
After listening to Dr. Suess' Bartholomew and the Oobleck, Floyd first graders were able to experiment with their own oobleck and see how it behaves like a liquid or a solid depending on how much pressure is applied.
Floyd kindergarten classes spent some time at the pond today. A book, some dipping, and then recording of their discoveries made for an outstanding nature time.
What a memorable day at Floyd! Thank you to all who helped us experience the solar eclipse safely and the parents who joined in on the fun.
A project across grade levels had many Floyd students touring the Midland Landfill and Recycling Center this last week.
This last week at Floyd Elementary included maple syrup from Floyd trees with yummy pancakes, Cinderella as a guest reader, first grade readers enjoying a chapter book book club, Buddy Classrooms reading together, and 5th graders at Hartley. It was another full week of fun and learning.
Mrs. Diaz has some lucky 3rd graders graphing Lucky Charms cereal. 🌈☘️
Day 2 at Hartley is wrapping up for Floyd 5th graders. The kids enjoyed outdoor rec time with an evening game of Capture the Flag. Now it's showers, movie and a snack to wind down for bed and prepare for day 3.
A big thank you to our local Girl Scouts for choosing Floyd School for their service project. We appreciate your helpfulness and love that you are a part of our school family. We're lucky to have you!
What a full week at Floyd! We had sunny days with friends, the Book Fair, reading in tents, Creek Week, maple syrup projects, and the carnival. Lots of learning and fun! Thank you to all who helped to make it a success.
Floyd's Transitional Kindergarten students met with their CNC Naturalist to learn all about how different species of birds use their beaks to feed. They tried out a variety of tools to see which “beaks” work best.
Floyd third graders continue their week at the Chippewa Nature Center with lessons on Michigan history.
Mr. Wright and his fifth graders took the next step toward maple syrup by boiling sap today. Mmm...I see pancakes in their future!
