It's cold outside, but not in First Grade! First Graders enjoyed hot chocolate as they practiced their math facts during "Marshmallow Math" today!

There has been a Winter Weather Advisory issued for areas that include Whitebead Schools. Teachers should have prepared students in the event we have to have any virtual learning. A final determination will be made this evening about school tomorrow. We will communicate that decision when it's made.

Out of an abundance of caution and with safety in mind Whitebead Schools will have a virtual learning day on Thursday January 9th. Please stay warm and safe.

Healthy Diets = Strong Bones Did you know that eating a healthy diet is crucial for maintaining strong bones? Nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium play vital roles in bone health, helping to prevent conditions such as osteoporosis and fractures. Incorporating a variety of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and whole grains into your meals can significantly contribute to your bone strength and overall well-being. Healthy Schools Oklahoma has a few lessons you can watch together to get the conversation started! Visit their YouTube page here: January Health Lessons

7/8th grade basketball game times.

We are excited to start the second semester today!! With the extreme cold please make sure you send the kiddos all bundled up with coats, hats, and gloves. Looking forward to all the smiling faces today!!

🪤 Kindergarten students read the book, How to Catch an Elf. After reading the book they used their problem solving skills to try their hand at constructing a trap using marshmallows and spaghetti. Great job!

The Whitebead staff would like to send a big Thank You to the PTO for all the support this week!! Especially thank you for providing our staff meal at our holiday get together! We appreciate how much this great organization does for our school!

🚂 All Aboard, The Polar Express!! Today, Pre-K wore their p.j.s and watched the Polar Express. Popcorn, Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and The Polar Express, were enjoyed by all. 🌲

Our Music Department presented a wonderful music program that featured our First and Second Grade classes, Band students, and Chimaleers. The Art Department provided the decorations for the program by showcasing the art students' artwork. Thank you to our Music teacher, Mrs. Higgins and the Art teachers Mrs. Babcock, and Mrs. Capers.

All Aboard the Polar Express!! Whitebead first graders have boarded the Polar Express and are headed out on a grand adventure! Thank you to the Pauls Valley Foundation for Academic Excellence and Pauls Valley National Bank for funding the project through a grant written by Mrs. Shippey. The bell still rings for those who believe. 🔔🚂🎅🏼

Congratulations 7/8th grade Chiefs on Runner-Up Champions at the Friend Tournament!! We’re proud of you! 🏀🏆

Mrs. McGuire's 12 Days of Reading Challenge starts today!

Science is Fun with Gel Worms! 7th grade students performed a lab where they made gel worms to learn more about how synthetic materials are made. It'’s the process of polymerization.

🦃 Save the Turkeys! 🦃 Library class involved fun STEM challenges the last couple of weeks. After reading A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting, PK-2nd grades constructed "Turkey Hideouts" while 3rd-4th grades created "Zipline Carriers." These activities required some creativity, cooperation, and compassion -- for the turkeys, of course! https://www.vimeo.com/1035317246 https://www.vimeo.com/1035322747

Way to go 5th and 6th grade Whitebead Chiefs! Congratulations on 3rd Place at the Middleberg Basketball Tournament!! 🏆🏀

5th and 6th grade Lady Chiefs Basketball Team came away with 3rd Place in the Middleberg Tournament!! Congratulations on a great job! 🏆🏀

Make plans to come and join us on Thursday, December 12th.

Don't forget the PTO Meeting tonight at 5:30 in the school cafeteria. See you there!

Whitebead Schools will open at its regular time. Should you feel the need to come in later, excused tardies will be granted.