
Floyd teachers, Josh Wright and Jenny Smith, had special guests recently for a flag etiquette presentation. The Great Lakes Veterans Coalition spent time with both classes and taught the students about United States flag history, representation, and etiquette. The students also learned how to properly fold an American flag.








Carri McGuire and Tina Pretzer have been awarded a Schoolyard Habitat Grant. This will be a habitat restoration that includes native plants and grasses at Floyd Elementary. Today was the first meeting with the Floyd team, the Chippewa Nature Center, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. We're beyond excited to add this space to our nature area.


Gobble! Gobble! Floyd 2nd graders in Mr. Gusler's classroom spent time learning about turkeys with CNC naturalist, Mr. Ian. Once outside, kids were challenged with giving their best gobble as they moved through the woods.



Congratulations to Floyd Cross Country runners Maverick McGuire, Jack McGuire, and Iden Morgan for being Jack Pine Top 10 Finishers. They’ve continued running and recently qualified to run in Kentucky this weekend through the Cross Country Coaches National Youth Qualifier. We are proudly cheering you on!



Floyd students created a mini golf course in gym and practiced their putting. Such creativity!





Floyd students participated in a Kindness Week activity that had them eating lunch with different friends and playing a conversation game as they ate. A big thanks to our 5th grade Kindness Team and Mrs. Clark for facilitating this activity.










Floyd first graders did some cardio drumming in gym with Mrs. Chaffin today. The music and exercise were both irresistible!





Floyd students in Mrs. White's second grade classroom recently studied the Hopi and then made a pueblo to celebrate their learning.


Floyd News and Notes


Wow! What a spooktacular night for Floyd's Halloween Walk! Thank you Abyl and Emery for all the pumpkins and to Mrs. Mealback and Ms. Clark's classes for carving them. Well done 5th grade (Mr. Wright, Ms. Simons, Mrs. Schroeder) on decorating and setting up the trail. Thanks to staff and former students (We love when you come back to us!) for passing candy out. And families--thank you for the candy donations and for bringing the little goblins tonight. We are so lucky to have such a giving Floyd community! Can't wait to see you in costume tomorrow!











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.








