Sowers Elementary School

First Grade Performs “The Great Kapok Tree”

Steve Hayes — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:49:56 +0000

The first grade classes performed their annual rainforest play modeled after the children’s book, The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry. Students spent several weeks learning about the tropical rainforests and the importance of taking care of its environment. They took part in writing activities, stories, art projects, food tasting, and much more. To conclude this unit, both first grade classrooms held performances for other classes in the school and for their own families.

Spring Break

Steve Hayes — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:25:02 +0000

RB60 will be on Spring Break from Monday, April 2 through Monday, April 9. School will resume on Tuesday, April 10.

Community Meeting #2 – Monday, March 26

Steve Hayes — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:49:36 +0000

The second of three community meetings regarding planning for the future of Roanoke-Benson CUSD 60 will be held at the Roanoke-Benson Junior High School in Benson on Monday, March 26 at 6:30 PM. Optional tours of the facilities will begin at 6:00 PM.

This will be a two-part meeting. During the first segment, community members will be given information about a number of issues that were raised during the last facilities planning meeting, and asked for their input. The items to be addressed include the school district’s long-term goals, finances and funding mechanisms, curriculum, possibilities for district reorganization, and facility configurations. The first segment will conclude with a vote on how to proceed.

Depending upon the result of the vote, the second segment of the meeting is planned as a continuation of the facilities master planning process that began on March 6. BLDD Architects will present revised solutions based on public input, as well as a range of additional options for consideration.

Please contact Suerintendent Dr. Rohn Peterson (309) 923-8921, if you have any questions.

Slides from the first Community Meeting. – March 6, 2012

Learning to Read

Steve Hayes — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:21:09 +0000

These students are all in agreement when it
comes to reading – They Love It!

Planning for the Future, Community Meeting

Steve Hayes — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:20:17 +0000

Thank you to everyone who attended March 6 community meeting. The next meeting will be at 6:30 PM on Monday, March 26 in the Roanoke-Benson gymnasium. Tours of the facilities will be held at 6:00 pm.

For additional information, please visit our “Facilities Master Planning Process” webpage.

Planning For The Future, Community Meetings

Steve Hayes — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:09:05 +0000

For more information visit our Facilities Master Planning Process Webpage.

Chicago Opera Play House

Steve Hayes — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:06:36 +0000

Through a grant from the Peoria Symphony, the Chicago Opera Play House recently performed for the students of Sowers Elementary School!

Congrats to our Music Students!

Steve Hayes — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:00:44 +0000

Congratulations to all our students who participated in the Winter Music program!

Winter Concert

Steve Hayes — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:39:46 +0000

A Musical Tale, the Sowers Elementary School’s Winter Concert will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 7:00 PM, in the Roanoke-Benson High School gymnasium. This concert includes kindergarten through fourth grade general music classes. Students should wear nice dress clothes. Students should report to … Continue reading →

Post Prom Soup Supper

Steve Hayes — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:31:49 +0000

The junior class parents will hold a Soup Supper on Friday, January 20 from 4:30-6:30 pm in the Sowers cafeteria. The meal includes choice of soup, dessert, and drink. The meal is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 … Continue reading →