2nd 6 Weeks Academic Pep Rally-Nov. 24, 2010

The theme for the Second Six Weeks Academic Pep Rally was being "Thankful'.  Cricket and Ladybug listed many things to be thankful for in this time of Thanksgiving.  Seymour Elementary has truly been blessed with wonderful students, parents, and teachers and has much to be thankful for!

Students waiting for their awards.

DQ Super Readers
Ethan Gwinn & Emily Novak

Ephrian Lopez Panther Pride Winner
Addison Decker PE Award
Rylan Smart PE Award
Ethan Gwinn DQ Reader Award
Emily Novak DQ Reader Award

Perfect Attendance for Second Six Weeks
Addison Decker & Ethan Gwinn

Around the Town

Students in first grade learned that their home of Seymour is filled with many agricultural influences.  First stop was Mrs. Williamson's home where students saw horses, calves, and goats.  Mrs. Williamson also saddled up horse and rode him around and demonstrated how horses know which direction to go.  It was very interesting learning about how horses and their trainers work together.

The second stop was viewing a windmill.  The Tractor Shop has a windmill so Cody Wright met us outside the shop and students learned how a windmill works.  Since it was a beautiful, calm day, Cody turned the windmill so the students could see how it turns in the wind.  And, of course, students saw the huge tractors that are used in farming.  

The last stop was a trip to the Orsak cotton farm.  Students witnessed the process of stripping cotton and it was fascinating watching the huge cotton strippers do their job.

Agriculture in the Classroom

Texas Farm Bureau sponsored Ag in the Classroom for Seymour Elementary.  Students learned about the many uses of agricultural crops such as corn, wheat, and cotton.  They also met a milk cow and watched how milk is pumped and processed.  

Abilene Zoo Field Trip 2010