Mrs Hovious - Star News 8/23/19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Loved seeing everyone back to school today! Looking forward to a great year
Welcome back to the first day of school!!!
The baseball game for tonight has been cancelled. The make up date is TBD. There will be no practice.
The softball game tonight is CANCELLED. Both games will be made up tomorrow (8/21) and start at 3:30. B team @ MVK and A team @ Home.
Kindergarten Parents are invited to the Kindergarten Parent only Meeting tonight beginning at 5:30. Enter at the main entrance and we will begin in the North Gym. See you tonight!
Big thanks to our PSO for a fun filled evening at the Back to School Picnic!
First day for K-8 students is Wed August 21st. This is a half day for students, with dismissal at North Campus at 11:25 and South at 11:35.
Thurs August 22nd is a full day for students. North Campus will dismiss now at 2:50 and South remains 2:56
Let's make it a great year!
The start of school will soon be here! Back to School Open House will be Tuesday August 20, 2019. North Campus will be from 5-6 and South 6-7 Come to drop off supplies, meet your teachers and enjoy some ice cream
Baseball tryouts will start Monday 8/5 from 11:30 - 1:30 at the SGS baseball field. Please have all paperwork submitted in order to participate. If you have any questions please contact the Athletic Director, Mr. Holman, at jholman@sgs170.org. We hope to see you there!
Reminder that softball tryouts will be tomorrow at 8:30 at South Campus. There will still be practice if it rains. Please have athletes bring tennis shoes.
Cross Country practice will begin on Friday, August 9th @ 7:30 AM (not August 5th like originally planned). Please make sure all paperwork is up to date in order to participate. Any athletes wanting to join should show up on the 9th. New/updated schedules will be handed out.
Popsicles on the Playground was a success! The weather was perfect for us to play and visit. Big thanks to the families and teachers that were able to join us. I look forward to seeing everyone at our Back to School Open House Tuesday August 20th!
Softball tryouts/practices will be held the week of July 29th from 8:30-10:30 at the South Campus field. Please remember, all paperwork must be up to date in order to participate. If you have any questions please contact the Athletic Director, Mr. Holman, at jholman@sgs170.org.
Join me for "Popsicles on the Playground"
Tuesday July 23rd 11:30-1:00
at the North Campus Playground
We will have ice pops for everyone - come with friends, play, and enjoy a nice treat!
Girl's basketball and volleyball open gyms will take place in the Shipyard Gym at North Campus this week (7/15-7/19). They are open to all 6th-8th grade girls interested. Please make sure all paperwork is up to date.
Basketball is 8:30 - 10:00 and volleyball is 10:30 - 12:00.
The 2019 softball, baseball, and cross country seasons are coming quickly. Current physicals and necessary paperwork must be on file in order to participate. Please remember that all schedules can be found on the following website - https://il.8to18.com/Seneca170
If there are any questions you can contact the district office, coach(es), or athletic director (Mr. Holman).
Seneca High School will be hosting a volleyball camp for 5th-8th graders. Please use the email on the attached flyer to contact Amy Mino if interested.
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 5/31/19 https://5il.co/5jbo
7th graders had a great time launching their water rockets in Mrs. Covert’s class yesterday.
North Campus Field Day Fun!!
Congratulations to the Seneca Grade School graduates!
The 6th grade students recently took a field trip to the McLean County History Museum and Ropp Cheese Farm. It was a great day of hands-on “curating” at the museum and learning (and sampling!) about the process of making cheese.
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter - 05/24/19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Students of the Month for the 2018-19 school year!
Mrs. Hovious' Newsletter - 5/17/19 - https://5il.co/5jbo
SGS Band & Chorus end of the year trip to Haunted Trails.
SGS Gratitude Garden is planted by SGS sixth graders. Yellow ribbon of marigolds to say, “We Remember and Thank You” to all who serve our country and our community. Red, White and Blue flowers also honor military (past and present), First Responders, Seneca Food Pantry and all community members who serve to make our community a great place to live.
On Thursday, May 9, the first grade took a trip to Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington. We had an awesome day! The kids enjoyed seeing the crocodiles, monkeys, and especially the sea otters. In groups, the students observed which animals were endangered and why. They also really enjoyed spending time in the rainforest building and seeing the giant python!
Thank you to the chaperones who went with us to help make it a successful day!
Congratulations to the 8th grade girls track team on finishing 2nd at the state track meet this weekend!!
Congratulations to Anna Bruno, STATE CHAMPION in the 200 meter dash with a time of 27.21!
Congratulations to the 8th grade girls 4x100 meter relay for placing 2nd at the state track meet today. They had a time (and school record) of 53.87!
Congratulations to Anna Bruno, who placed 2nd in the 8th girls 100 meter dash with a time of 13.27!
Congratulations to Caitlyn O’Boyle, who finished 5th in the 8th grade girls hurdles with a time (and school record) of 16.89!
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Congratulations to Anna Bruno, who placed 2nd in the 8th grade girls long jump with a jump of 16’8.75”!
Congratulations to Teagan Johnson who placed 1st and Lily Ford who placed 5th in pole vault at the state track meet today!
Congrats to Teagan Johnson, STATE CHAMPION in the 7th grade girls pole vault with a jump of 9’3”!!!
Good luck to all the athletes competing at the state track meet this weekend!!
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 5-10-2019 https://5il.co/5jbo
We have one more day to collect food for the Food Drive contest for the Postal Service. Thank you so much for your generosity! Let’s see if we can fill a few more boxes before the weigh-in tomorrow! I would love to see the Marseilles Postal Service wearing our Raider hats!
Preschool Mother’s Day Tea party.
Kindergarten enjoyed our annual trip to the Children’s Museum. The students explored the many exhibits and engaged in a hands- on learning lab about matter. It was a fun day for all.
South Campus 2019 Young Authors
The fourth grade visited The Lasalle County Historical Museum today. We visited a one room school house, blacksmith shop, barn, and museums. We learned what life was like in pioneer times. It was a great time!
Mrs. McDonald's May Events- https://5il.co/5lf6
North Campus participating in ACES - all children exercise simultaneously. Due to weather conditions we rescheduled from Workout Wednesday to today. A great way to end our spirit week!
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 5-3-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Congratulations to our Excellence in Education award winners
North Campus Young Authors!
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Think-ahead Thursday in Mrs. Sprinkel’s class.
Mrs. Hovious’s class is thinking ahead this Thursday to their future careers!
Mrs. Sprinkel’s class shows off their muscles for Workout Wednesday
This morning, the entire South Campus participated in the annual Project ACES physical fitness initiative. ACES stands for “All Children Exercise Simultaneously “. Every May, millions of school children from across the globe participate in this event.
Mrs. C’s Preschool classes got into the spirit of Twisted Tuesday!
Fun in Mrs. Sprinkel’s class for Maui Monday and Twisted Tuesday
Scholastic Bowl Sections at SGS.
Last Friday, Mrs. Marenda’s classes launched their Roman catapults, created from shoeboxes, as part of a cross-curricular STEM project involving social studies and science.
North Campus made their own sunshine on Maui Monday
Mr. Yandell’s classes are presenting their book report projects today.
Mrs. McDonald's Event Calendar- https://5il.co/5lf6
Mrs. Hovious' Newsletter 4/26/19 - https://5il.co/7epv
Another amazing Mother Goose Program by Kindergarten!
Kindergarten Open House tonight! The students were amazing and very proud to show off their hard work this year!
North Campus students are invited to join in Spring Spirit Week April 29th to May 3rd
Congrats Scholastic Bowl!! Regional champs!!
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Our 5th graders participated in the annual Connect Four tournament today. This is an event coordinated by our 5th grade teachers to reward the students for giving their best effort during standardized testing.
Our 7th graders visited the Seneca Area History Museum today to learn about the rich history of our town. What a great little museum!
Look who hopped his way into North Campus! A great way to start the day
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 4-18-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
8th grade students working on Earth Day projects.
Congratulations to Ms. Novotney for being named Educator of the Year by the Marseilles VFW Post 5506.
Congratulations to Sierra Culbertson, Anna Bruno and Lexi Sprinkle for being chosen as winners of the Patriot Pen Essay Contest sponsored by the Marseilles VFW Post 5506.
Mrs. Hovious Newsletter 4-12-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Congratulations to Lexi Sprinkel for being chosen as a LaSalle County Student Excellence Award winner!
The Track Meet tonight has been cancelled.
Track athletes are off to a great start this season. We have already had two school records broken! Anna Bruno set the record in long jump with a jump of 15'9.5" and Teagan Johnson set the record in pole vault with a jump of 8'1".
6th grade March Madness presentations!
And M.M. Pennants!
Officer Armitage talked to our 5th and 6th grade students today about the the importance of staying safe while using the internet and interacting on social media.
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Mrs Hovious Newsletter April 4, 2019 - https://5il.co/5jbo
1st Track Meet of the Year.
Mrs. McDonald's Event Calendar- https://5il.co/5lf6
Check out Mrs. Hovious' Newsletter... The 3/22 Edition! https://5il.co/6zrl
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
North Campus enjoyed the assembly “The Magic of Science” today. A big thanks to the PSO for providing this opportunity!
Mrs Hovious' Newletter 3-15-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Join us in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st and Rock Your Crazy Socks!
Mrs. Sprinkel's March Calendar https://5il.co/6f2h
Mrs. Sprinkel's Newsletter 3-8 https://5il.co/6f2f
Mrs Hovious Newsletter 3-8-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Track practice begins Monday, March 11th! Track is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
District 2nd Trimester Newsletter https://5il.co/6t4f
The 2019 track spirit wear is available! Orders can be placed online until March 14th. Regular spirit wear available as well. Follow this link to browse and place your order!
https://d1qp7h00tpj2kq.cloudfront.net/v3/flyer/467/46766/4676628/37112d/4676628-flyer.pdf
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Mrs. McDonald's March Calendar- https://5il.co/5lf6
Mrs. Hovious Newsletter 3-1-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
The wrestlers had a strong showing at Regionals. Congratulations to Asher Hamby and Bruce Smolucha for qualifying for Sectionals!
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 2-22-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Congratulations to all of our science fair contestants. Everyone did a great job on their projects!
On February 14, the 8th graders visited the Livingston County War and Route 66 Museums. There they spoke with veterans from WWII, Vietnam, and Korea. In addition, they had the chance to learn more about the historic Route 66.
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Mrs. Hovious' Newsletter 2-15-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Happy Valentine’s Day!
2019 SGS/MVK Wrestling Raiders.
Mrs. McDonald's February Calendar- https://5il.co/5lf6
SGS 6th Grade Volleyball at the Saratoga Tournament.
Mrs. Sprinkel's Newsletter 2-8 https://5il.co/6f2f
Ottawa Children’s Dentistry visited our kindergarten students this afternoon. Children learned about the importance of brushing, eating healthy foods, and visiting the dentist regularly.
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 2-8-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Kindergarten students celebrated the 100th Day of school by dressing like a 100 year old. Everyone had a great time celebrating this milestone in the school year!
Due to anticipated icy conditions tomorrow morning, Seneca Grade School will use a 2-hour delayed start for Wednesday, February 6th. Doors will open at 8:30, breakfast will be available at 9:30 and classes will begin at 10:00 .
Mrs. Sprinkel's February Calendar https://5il.co/6f2h
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 2.1.19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Mrs. McDonald's February Calendar- https://5il.co/5lf6
Hope everyone is keeping warm! Here is the lunch menu for tomorrow
Italian Chicken Wrap
Cheese Slice
Shredded Lettuce/Tomato
Pineapple
Rice Krispie Treat
Milk
Due to the extreme weather conditions, Seneca Grade School will be closed Wednesday, January 30th and Thursday, January 31st. Be safe and stay warm!!
Due to blowing snow and poor road conditions, Seneca Grade School will be closed today, Monday January 28th.
Congrats to the Regional Champ 7th Grade Raiders
Mrs. McDonald's January Events- https://5il.co/5lf6
Birds of Prey - 5th grade field trip
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 1-25-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Due to ice and poor road conditions Seneca Grade School and Seneca High School will not be in session today, January 23rd.
Due to the rain/ice and road conditions, North and South Campus will be dismissing at 12:00pm
Mrs. Sprinkel's Newsletter https://5il.co/66lg
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News - https://5il.co/5l7r
Mrs. Hovious' Newsletter 1-18-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Just a reminder for North Campus drop-off, there is no parking in the drop off zone. If you need to get out of your car, please park in a parking space along the building. We appreciate everyone’s help with this for the safety of all students.
Congratulations to our November and December Students of the Month - Anna Bruno and Zack Sulzberger
Mrs. Sprinkel's Newsletter 1-11 https://5il.co/66lq
https://5il.co/66le Mrs. Sprinkel's January Calendar
Mrs. McDonald's Do not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 1-11-19 https://5il.co/5jbo
Mrs. McDonald's Event Calendar - https://5il.co/5lf6
Looking forward to seeing everyone back to school on Monday January 7th!
Mrs. McDonald's Newsletter- https://5il.co/5l7r
Kindergarten Teacher's Newsletter 12-21-18 https://5il.co/5xs6
It was a busy afternoon with our Character Counts winter stations. A huge thank you to the Character Committee with coordinating the activities and thanks to all the staff that assisted each group!! It was a fun filled afternoon!
Seneca Grade School will dismiss one hour early on Friday December 21st. North Campus will dismiss at 1:45 and South at 1:56.
There is both AM and PM Preschool tomorrow.
This will begin Winter Break. School will resume on Monday January 7th.
Voices caroling
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 12-14-18 https://5il.co/5jbo
First Grade spreads the Christmas cheer by caroling throughout the building. https://youtu.be/AIpYRRmiq_E
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
After one day of collecting socks for Operation PADS, students have made an extra effort to bring both practical as well as “fun” or inspirational messages.
7/8 Boys Basketball helping 2nd w/Gingerbread houses!
Mrs. Mcdonald's Do Not Lose News - https://5il.co/5l7r
Mrs. Hovious' Newsletter 12-7-18 - https://5il.co/5jbo
The South Campus Winter Concert begins tonight @ 7pm. Last night was a packed house. Come early.
Senior Citizen luncheon and k-4 Christmas concert dress rehearsal.
Don't forget... The K-4 Winter Concert is tonight @ 6:30!
Congratulations to the 8th grade girls basketball team on a great season! Their season came to an end in the regional championship on Friday night with a 42-30 loss to Oglesby Washington.
Mrs. McDonald's December Calendar- https://5il.co/5lf6
8th grade volleyball tryouts will start on Monday, December 3rd @ 3:15 @ North Campus.
SGS Marching Raiders at the Dwight Christmas Parade.
Mrs. Sprinkel's December Calendar https://5il.co/5lfr
Mrs. Sprinkel's Newsletter 11-30 https://5il.co/5lfp
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 11-30-18 https://5il.co/5jbo
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- https://5il.co/5l7r
Martha the therapy dog came to visit third grade.
Due to the weather conditions, school has been canceled for today, November 26th. Be safe out there!!
SGS T1 Newsletter... http://5il.co/4g84
Kindergarten says, "Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!"
We loved packing military care packages today! Thank you to everyone who donated supplies.
4th grade Living Museum. Students shared their information they learned regarding various “American Firsts”
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News-https://5il.co/5l7r
Mrs. Hovious' Newsletter 11/16/18 - https://5il.co/5jbo
The annual kindergarten- first grade Thanksgiving feast was held today! It’s fun to share a meal with our friends
Third grade loved hearing from Jennifer Ward!
Author Jennifer Ward reads to SGS kindergarten students.
Mrs. Sprinkel's Newsletter 11/9/18 https://5il.co/5lfp
Mrs. Sprinkel's November Calendar https://5il.co/5lfr
Congrats to our ILMEA District 2 Festival representatives: Taylor Mino, Bruce Smolucha, Caroline Paulson, and Ashlin Jackson
Mr. DeBolt visits with students to share about his experiences as a Paratrooper. Thank you Veterans for your service
Great win today at Seneca High School for 7th Grade over Marseilles. Nice job team!!
Congratulations to the 8th grade girls basketball team for winning the IVC championship with a 30-20 win over GSW!
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 11/9/18 https://5il.co/5jbo
Preschool Donuts for Dads.
Mrs. Sprinkel's November Calendar http://5il.co/55gk
North Campus vs. South Campus in the PSO sponsored “Slime The Principal” fundraiser.
Mrs Hovious' Newsletter 11/2/18 http://5il.co/54os
Mrs. Sprinkel's Newsletter 11-2-18 http://5il.co/4xg3
It was a great day for our parade!
Thanks to all who were able to come to our parade today!
North Campus will have their annual Halloween Parade at 11:00 AM on Wednesday October 31st. We will leave from the main entrance, head north on Oak Street to Union then down to Route 170, coming back to the building on New Street. Everyone is welcome to come to see the parade!
7th and 8th boys basketball open the season at home against Odell.
Our hands on activity to help third graders learn about forces and motion!
Mrs Hovious Newsletter 10-26-18 http://5il.co/54os
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- http://5il.co/57cx
Reminder... Email will be down this afternoon. If you need to contact the school please call 815.357.8744.
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Hello Everyone. Our email servers will be down on 10/25 beginning @ 12pm. If you need to contact us please call the office. 815.357.8744
Seneca Grade School Beginning Band Concert.
7th and 8th grade Lady Raider basketball team join up with North Campus for Hornet Hope service project. Messages of hope going out to Panama City Florida.
Don't forget about the Beginning Band Concert tomorrow night, 10/23. It starts at 7pm!
Third grade with the working dogs, Chance and Rosie
Mrs Hovious Newsletter 10-19-18 http://5il.co/54os
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- http://5il.co/57cx
Mrs. Sprinkel's Newsletter 10-19 http://5il.co/4xg3
State Cross Country Runners were recognized at the October 17th Board Meeting. Pictured left to right: Riley Sanburg 8th grade, Kevin Einhaus 6th grade, Austin Aldridge 7th Grade and Coach Gena Wallin. Not in attendance was Evelyn O'Connor
More Virtual Reality Fun!
1st Graders Love Virtual Reality
Third graders are working on their times tables. Be sure to ask your child which belt they are working on and practice at home!
Evelyn O'Connor receiving 19th place medal at State XC meet.
Evelyn O'Connor
State cross country meet-Maxwell Park, Bloomington
Mrs. McDonald's October Calendar- http://5il.co/57cy
SGS State Cross Country qualifiers are cheered on by the North Campus students and staff members. Good Luck tomorrow at State competition !
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- http://5il.co/57cx
Eighth grade students spent October 3, 2018, exploring our state capital! Students had the opportunity to visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Lincoln’s Tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery, the Old State Capitol, and the Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Mrs Hovious Newsletter 10-12-18 http://5il.co/54os
Exploring the Everglades with Virtual Reality!
Thank you to the Seneca Fire Department for hosting kindergarten, first and second grades for Fire Safety Week!
2018 Cross Country Sectionals
Sixth grade students work together to figure out how to get inside breakout boxes and see what’s inside .... the boys vs. the girls. This was fun to watch.
Fourth Grade Agriculture in the Classroom
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Third grade students created landforms for our Geography unit
Third grade landforms
3rd Newsletter 10/8 http://5il.co/559i
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News - http://5il.co/53nm
Mrs Hovious Newsletter - 10-4-18 - http://5il.co/54os
Mitchell Newsletter 10-9-18http://5il.co/54vj
Einhaus Newsletter October 8 http://5il.co/54v2
The new PK playground (Grober Gardens) is finally open for business!!
Mrs. Baudino Newsletter October 8 http://5il.co/54n6
Third grade loved having Officer Armitage as a guest reader!
Mrs. Sprinkel's October Calendar - http://5il.co/52ux
Mrs. Sprinkel's Newsletter 9-28-18 - http://5il.co/52uq
Mrs. Mitchell's Newsletter 10-1-18http://5il.co/52u1
Einhaus Newsletter Oct. 1-5 http://5il.co/52f2
Mrs. McDonald's October Calendar- http://5il.co/50vj
Mrs. McDonald's Do Not Lose News- http://5il.co/50vh
Mrs Hovious Newsletter 9-28-18 - http://5il.co/51z1
Baudino Newsletter 10-1 http://5il.co/51pj
Show your school spirit Thursday, October 4. Come dressed in your Raider gear!
First Grade Field Trip - http://5il.co/5020
Picture day tomorrow!
7th/8th Boys Basketball Open Gyms/Tryouts
Engineering Practices at work in third Grade
Mrs. McDonald Newsletter 9-21-18 http://5il.co/4xgm
Mrs Hovious Newsletter 9-21-18 - http://5il.co/4xgb
SGS Board of Education welcomes 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Hamilton and P.E. teacher Mr. Enervold to the District.
SGS Raider Cross Country Meet.
Mrs Einhaus Newsletter 9-24-18 http://5il.co/4xg5
Mrs. Sprinkel's Newsletter 9/21/18 http://5il.co/4xg3
Mrs. Baudino 9-24http://5il.co/4xct
Congrats to the 6th grade Lady Raider Basketball team on A and B team home opener wins.
5th Grade Science Class is amazed by the 3D Printer!!!
Raiders drop a close one to the Hawks in the Regional semi-finals 4-3. Nice season Raiders!
Raider and Hawks tied 2-2 top of the 5th. Great day for a ball game!
Mrs Mitchells Newsletter for the week of 9-17-18 - http://5il.co/4vdv
Mrs Hovious Newsletter 9-14-18 - http://5il.co/4uab
Don't forget to download our new App! You can find it in the App and Play Store. Search for Seneca CCSD.
Thank you to all who participated in the 9-11 program at South Campus!!
When to Keep Students Home - http://5il.co/4tz2
National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11th. Wear red, white and blue in support of all those that serve. Ceremony begins at 9 am at South Campus
Mrs McDonald September 2018 Events - http://5il.co/4rdk
Mrs McDonald Newsletter 9-7-18 - http://5il.co/4rdg
Mrs Hovious Newsletter 9-7-18 - http://5il.co/4r4d
Welcome back SGS Students. Let's have a great year!
Congrats to B Team Baseball on their win last night. Go Raiders!
Seneca Grade School is now mobile. Get our App in iTunes and the Play Store!!