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These boys read together at McFall.
A student gets some one-on-one help from Mr. Poll.
Families enjoyed time together at the walk-a-thon.
Pajama day is always a favorite day for students and staff.
The superhero them was popular with students and family members.
McFall students wear their TK colors during homecoming week.
McFall Principal Jon Washburn and cafeteria employees serve up green eggs and ham.
McFall students have fun on the playground.
Mrs. Seifert's class attentively listens to a story.
This young student is sporting his TK colors for homecoming week.
Breaks for imaginative play are popular at McFall.
Students learn their numbers by playing games.
A McFall student finds a quiet place to work.
Students learn to write their numbers.
McFall staff decked out for homecoming week.
These students love climbing on the playground.
Team McFall joins in the Battle of the Buildings fun.
Ms. Mitchum's class of superheroes shows their muscles.
A Young 5 student practices writing his name.
Nothing beats a popsicle treat on a hot day.
McFall students use their tables to help with lessons.
TK McFall students sport their TK colors during homecoming week.
Young 5 students learn to write their names.
A super class of first graders take part in the superhero-themed walk-a-thon.
Superheroes get ready to walk at walk-a-thon.
McFall students get a view from up high on the playground.
McFall students use technology and educational games in the classroom.
Staff at McFall performed
McFall students practice recognizing their numbers.
Fun to be at McFall.
Young 5 students learn to write their names.
Young students from McFall cheer on their school and their teachers at the Battle of the Buildings.
A classroom word scavenger hunt helps students learn sight words.
Students work on puzzles as part of their free time in a McFall classroom.
McFall students love hanging upside down.
Firefighters teach students about fire safety.

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The primary team of young elementary students competed at the regional OM competition but no primary teams advance to the state finals.

11 OM Teams Compete at Regionals; 6 Advance to State

Thornapple Kellogg Schools were well represented with 11 teams at the regional Odyssey of the Mind competition in Wayland last weekend. The district will again be well represented by six teams advancing to the state finals March 14 hosted at TK Schools.
Students play a game of Don't Step In It - Unicorn Version during Global School Play Day.

Ready…Set…PLAY!

Cathy Leaf’s kindergarten classroom looked like a toy store explosion! There were toys and games everywhere and along with it – smiling, giggling and laughing students enjoying just being kids.
McFall Elementary students got a special birthday treat from a classmate whose mother made them each a pair of mittens.

Birthday Treat Helps Keep Classmates Warm

Most kids bring cookies or cupcakes or a favorite snack to pass out to their classmates in honor of their birthday. But Zak Holzhausen had a different idea. He came home upset after one of the first snowfalls of the year. “I asked him what was wrong and he said he was upset because so many of his friends didn’t have mittens to wear outside in the snow,” said his mom, Theresa.
TKHS woods students make and deliver crayon holders to McFall Elementary teachers and staff.

HS Students Turn Wood into Classroom Treasures

Give high school students a block of wood and watch them turn it into unique and personalized crayon holders for elementary teachers. Thornapple Kellogg High School woods students did just that and the results were impressive and much appreciated by teachers.
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A Message from McFall Principal Jon Washburn

McFall Elementary School
Welcome to McFall Elementary School!
McFall is a fun, energetic building filled with our students in Young 5's, kindergarten and first grades. Our entire staff at McFall is committed to providing quality, early childhood education for students beginning their educational journey at TK Schools. Our teachers spend time each year continuing their education and staying current with educational research in early childhood education. Our goal is to inspire our young students and give them the great start they need to be successful lifelong learners.
We're glad you're here! We welcome volunteers so please stop in and see us soon!