π¬β¨ Hands-On STEM Learning in Action! β¨π¬
Our students are actively engaged in hands-on STEM learning centers, collaborating with peers, problem-solving, and applying critical thinking skills in meaningful ways. These learning experiences encourage creativity, teamwork, and curiosity while building strong foundations in science and engineering concepts.
We love seeing our students think, explore, and innovate togetherβlearning by doing every step of the way! ππ§
#STEMLearning #HandsOnLearning #CriticalThinking #Collaboration #FutureInnovators #TownAndCountryElementary π
Our students are actively engaged in hands-on STEM learning centers, collaborating with peers, problem-solving, and applying critical thinking skills in meaningful ways. These learning experiences encourage creativity, teamwork, and curiosity while building strong foundations in science and engineering concepts.
We love seeing our students think, explore, and innovate togetherβlearning by doing every step of the way! ππ§
#STEMLearning #HandsOnLearning #CriticalThinking #Collaboration #FutureInnovators #TownAndCountryElementary π

Fourth Grade Thinks Like Engineers! π§π
Our 4th grade students are hard at work designing an alarm circuit by first creating a schematic diagram. This important planning step helps students organize their ideas, think like engineers, and prepare for hands-on building and testing. We love seeing critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application come to life in our classrooms! πβ€οΈ
Our 4th grade students are hard at work designing an alarm circuit by first creating a schematic diagram. This important planning step helps students organize their ideas, think like engineers, and prepare for hands-on building and testing. We love seeing critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application come to life in our classrooms! πβ€οΈ

β¨ Holiday Magic at Town & Country Elementary! β¨
Our campus was filled with joy, laughter, and festive cheer as students and staff celebrated the season together! From special visitors and spirited costumes to holiday surprises around every corner, it was a day full of smiles, excitement, and unforgettable memories.
Moments like these remind us that school is about more than learningβitβs about connection, community, and creating magic together. β€οΈ
#HolidayMagic #TownAndCountryElementary #SchoolSpirit #CreatingMemories #JoyfulLearning #CommunityStrong πβ¨
Our campus was filled with joy, laughter, and festive cheer as students and staff celebrated the season together! From special visitors and spirited costumes to holiday surprises around every corner, it was a day full of smiles, excitement, and unforgettable memories.
Moments like these remind us that school is about more than learningβitβs about connection, community, and creating magic together. β€οΈ
#HolidayMagic #TownAndCountryElementary #SchoolSpirit #CreatingMemories #JoyfulLearning #CommunityStrong πβ¨

π¨β¨ December in the Art & Music Classroom! β¨πΆ
December wrapped up in the most joyful and creative way! Our students explored the element of color through hands-on art experiencesβmixing primary and secondary colors, experimenting with tints and shades, and turning their ideas into beautiful works of art.
πΆ In music, students practiced focused listening and learned to identify different genres and cultural styles by exploring rhythm, tempo, instruments, and mood.
From vibrant Rainbow Santa Clauses to Starry Nightβinspired winter scenes, our artists showcased creativity, imagination, and pride in every project. We are so proud of their hard work and growth this month!
π Thank you, families, for your continued supportβwishing everyone a happy holiday season!
December wrapped up in the most joyful and creative way! Our students explored the element of color through hands-on art experiencesβmixing primary and secondary colors, experimenting with tints and shades, and turning their ideas into beautiful works of art.
πΆ In music, students practiced focused listening and learned to identify different genres and cultural styles by exploring rhythm, tempo, instruments, and mood.
From vibrant Rainbow Santa Clauses to Starry Nightβinspired winter scenes, our artists showcased creativity, imagination, and pride in every project. We are so proud of their hard work and growth this month!
π Thank you, families, for your continued supportβwishing everyone a happy holiday season!

Camp Russell 1st Grade Holiday Fun! πβ¨
Our 1st graders at Camp Russell had an absolute blast posing for holiday photo booth pictures! From festive hats to big smiles, these snapshots captured so much joy, creativity, and winter cheer. We loved celebrating the season and making memories together β smiles guaranteed! βοΈπΈπ
Our 1st graders at Camp Russell had an absolute blast posing for holiday photo booth pictures! From festive hats to big smiles, these snapshots captured so much joy, creativity, and winter cheer. We loved celebrating the season and making memories together β smiles guaranteed! βοΈπΈπ

π¬ Sending Sweet Holiday Wishes from the Town & Country Staff! π¬
May your holidays be filled with candy-cane smiles, gingerbread joy, and plenty of sweet moments with those you love. Thank you for being part of our amazing school community! πβ¨
#HolidaySparkleAndJoy #SweetSeason #TownAndCountryProud
May your holidays be filled with candy-cane smiles, gingerbread joy, and plenty of sweet moments with those you love. Thank you for being part of our amazing school community! πβ¨
#HolidaySparkleAndJoy #SweetSeason #TownAndCountryProud

Our 6th graders earned a sweet reward! π¬π By flawlessly following the Roadrunner Codeβbeing Safe, Respectful, and Responsibleβstudents celebrated with a gingerbread house creation challenge. We are so proud of their teamwork, creativity, and positive choices! πβ¨

πβ¨ Holiday Magic in Kindergarten! β¨π
Mrs. Herreraβs Kindergarten class had snow much fun celebrating the holiday season! From performing in the Holiday Program to making cookies and watching The Grinch in their PJs, these little learners enjoyed every magical moment.
Smiles, songs, and seasonal cheer filled the classroom as students created special memories together. We love seeing the joy, creativity, and community that make Town & Country such a wonderful place to learn! β€οΈ
#TownAndCountry #KindergartenJoy #HolidayMagic #MakingMemories #PJsAndFun #TCPride π βοΈ
Mrs. Herreraβs Kindergarten class had snow much fun celebrating the holiday season! From performing in the Holiday Program to making cookies and watching The Grinch in their PJs, these little learners enjoyed every magical moment.
Smiles, songs, and seasonal cheer filled the classroom as students created special memories together. We love seeing the joy, creativity, and community that make Town & Country such a wonderful place to learn! β€οΈ
#TownAndCountry #KindergartenJoy #HolidayMagic #MakingMemories #PJsAndFun #TCPride π βοΈ

π΄π First Grade Project-Based Learning in Action! ππ΄
Our first graders at Town & Country wrapped up an exciting Project-Based Learning (PBL) experience this December! Students collaborated, problem-solved, and presented their finished projects after imagining they were shipwrecked on an island πποΈ.
Using only natural resources, students explored how to meet their needs while integrating reading, writing, math, and art into their learning. The creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking on display were incredible!
We are so proud of our young learners and the meaningful learning happening every day at T&C! β
#TownAndCountry #PBL #FirstGradeLearning #StudentCollaboration #LearningInAction #FutureReady
Our first graders at Town & Country wrapped up an exciting Project-Based Learning (PBL) experience this December! Students collaborated, problem-solved, and presented their finished projects after imagining they were shipwrecked on an island πποΈ.
Using only natural resources, students explored how to meet their needs while integrating reading, writing, math, and art into their learning. The creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking on display were incredible!
We are so proud of our young learners and the meaningful learning happening every day at T&C! β
#TownAndCountry #PBL #FirstGradeLearning #StudentCollaboration #LearningInAction #FutureReady

All district and school offices will be closed for Winter Break as we take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the season.
We canβt wait to welcome everyone back on January 5, when students return to school.
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and relaxing winter break!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! πβ¨
We canβt wait to welcome everyone back on January 5, when students return to school.
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and relaxing winter break!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! πβ¨

πβ 4th Grade Math: Capture the Candy Cane! βπ
Our 4th-grade students put on their thinking caps during Capture the Candy Cane, working collaboratively to solve 4th-grade math questions on prime and composite numbers.
Students discussed strategies, justified their thinking, and worked together to capture candy canes through academic problem-solvingβall while keeping learning fun and engaging! This is an excellent example of how collaboration and rigor come together in our classrooms.
#4thGradeMath #CollaborativeLearning #PrimeAndComposite #LearningIsFun #TCShines πβ¨
Our 4th-grade students put on their thinking caps during Capture the Candy Cane, working collaboratively to solve 4th-grade math questions on prime and composite numbers.
Students discussed strategies, justified their thinking, and worked together to capture candy canes through academic problem-solvingβall while keeping learning fun and engaging! This is an excellent example of how collaboration and rigor come together in our classrooms.
#4thGradeMath #CollaborativeLearning #PrimeAndComposite #LearningIsFun #TCShines πβ¨

ππ¦ 4th Grade Reindeer Games! π¦π
Our 4th grade students had a blast participating in Reindeer Games, where they were given the opportunity to create and decorate their very own reindeer! The creativity, teamwork, and smiles made this a truly joyful holiday experience for our students.
A special shout-out to Buena Culinary for supporting this event and helping make it such a fun and memorable experience for our Town & Country students. We are grateful for our community partnerships that continue to enrich student learning and celebrations!
#ReindeerGames #4thGradeFun #HolidayLearning #CommunityPartners #BuenaCulinary #TownAndCountryProud πβ¨
Our 4th grade students had a blast participating in Reindeer Games, where they were given the opportunity to create and decorate their very own reindeer! The creativity, teamwork, and smiles made this a truly joyful holiday experience for our students.
A special shout-out to Buena Culinary for supporting this event and helping make it such a fun and memorable experience for our Town & Country students. We are grateful for our community partnerships that continue to enrich student learning and celebrations!
#ReindeerGames #4thGradeFun #HolidayLearning #CommunityPartners #BuenaCulinary #TownAndCountryProud πβ¨

π Happy Hanukkah from Kindergarten! π
Ms. Wallaceβs kindergarten students had the opportunity to learn about how Hanukkah is celebrated, explore a menorah, and enjoy tasty latkes and sufganiyot! πβ¨
To make the experience even more special, students were gifted a dreidel and gelt from Ms. Wallace as part of this joyful cultural celebration. We love providing meaningful opportunities for our students to learn about traditions from around the world!
#HappyHanukkah #KindergartenLearning #CulturalConnections #TCShines #LearningThroughCelebration
Ms. Wallaceβs kindergarten students had the opportunity to learn about how Hanukkah is celebrated, explore a menorah, and enjoy tasty latkes and sufganiyot! πβ¨
To make the experience even more special, students were gifted a dreidel and gelt from Ms. Wallace as part of this joyful cultural celebration. We love providing meaningful opportunities for our students to learn about traditions from around the world!
#HappyHanukkah #KindergartenLearning #CulturalConnections #TCShines #LearningThroughCelebration

π Student Council Spotlight π
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing T&C Student Council members who stepped up to help during our Open House! ππ
These student leaders welcomed families, supported our school community, and are already hard at work preparing their student-led tour for our upcoming A+ Site Visit. Their pride in our school, confidence, and leadership truly shine and reflect the strong culture we have at Town & Country.
We are so proud of the responsibility, teamwork, and ownership they continue to show. Way to lead, Roadrunners! π«β
#TCStudentCouncil #StudentLeaders #APlusSchool #RoadrunnerPride #LeadershipInAction #TCShines
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing T&C Student Council members who stepped up to help during our Open House! ππ
These student leaders welcomed families, supported our school community, and are already hard at work preparing their student-led tour for our upcoming A+ Site Visit. Their pride in our school, confidence, and leadership truly shine and reflect the strong culture we have at Town & Country.
We are so proud of the responsibility, teamwork, and ownership they continue to show. Way to lead, Roadrunners! π«β
#TCStudentCouncil #StudentLeaders #APlusSchool #RoadrunnerPride #LeadershipInAction #TCShines

Hard work + creativity = amazing animal projects! πΎβ¨
Our 3rd graders did an outstanding job researching, building, and presenting their animal habitats. Weβre so proud of their effort, creativity, and learning! π
Our 3rd graders did an outstanding job researching, building, and presenting their animal habitats. Weβre so proud of their effort, creativity, and learning! π

πΎπ Holiday Cheer from the GO Team Therapy Dogs! ππΎ
The GO Team Therapy Dogs visited the Town & Country Roadrunners, spreading smiles, comfort, and lots of tail wags! Thank you to these amazing pups and handlers for bringing warmth and joy to our school community this holiday season. β€οΈ
#GoTeamTherapyDogs #HolidayCheer #TownAndCountryRoadrunners #PawsitiveVibes #TherapyDogs #CommunityJoy
The GO Team Therapy Dogs visited the Town & Country Roadrunners, spreading smiles, comfort, and lots of tail wags! Thank you to these amazing pups and handlers for bringing warmth and joy to our school community this holiday season. β€οΈ
#GoTeamTherapyDogs #HolidayCheer #TownAndCountryRoadrunners #PawsitiveVibes #TherapyDogs #CommunityJoy

βοΈ Winter Wonderland Art βοΈ
5th/6th Grade Art
I can create a blended background using tints and shades to show depth and mood, and design a silhouette to place over my background.
This artwork explores light, color, and simple shapes to create a winter scene. π¨β¨
#WinterWonderland #5thGradeArt #6thGradeArt #StudentArtwork #TintsAndShades #SilhouetteArt #ArtClass #CreativeKids
5th/6th Grade Art
I can create a blended background using tints and shades to show depth and mood, and design a silhouette to place over my background.
This artwork explores light, color, and simple shapes to create a winter scene. π¨β¨
#WinterWonderland #5thGradeArt #6thGradeArt #StudentArtwork #TintsAndShades #SilhouetteArt #ArtClass #CreativeKids

βοΈπ Second Grade Snow Science! πβοΈ
Our 2nd grade students celebrated Holidays Around the World with a hands-on science experienceβmaking snow! βοΈ
As they worked, students discussed how water changed the beads into soft, fluffy snow, connecting science vocabulary with real-world observation.
Learning was engaging, global, and full of wonder as students explored traditions from around the world while strengthening their curiosity and critical-thinking skills. βοΈβ¨
#SecondGrade #HandsOnLearning #STEAM #HolidaysAroundTheWorld #LearningInAction #FABFive #TownAndCountryProud
Our 2nd grade students celebrated Holidays Around the World with a hands-on science experienceβmaking snow! βοΈ
As they worked, students discussed how water changed the beads into soft, fluffy snow, connecting science vocabulary with real-world observation.
Learning was engaging, global, and full of wonder as students explored traditions from around the world while strengthening their curiosity and critical-thinking skills. βοΈβ¨
#SecondGrade #HandsOnLearning #STEAM #HolidaysAroundTheWorld #LearningInAction #FABFive #TownAndCountryProud

β¨ 3rd Grade Math Magic! β¨
Our students have been busy thinking like mathematicians as we build our Thinking Classroom routines! πβπ
Students collaborated to solve area problems, compared strategies, and supported one anotherβs thinking. From working in groups to sharing exit tickets, these mathematicians are showing curiosity, perseverance, and creativity in every step!
We love watching them take ownership of their learning and explore math in a hands-on, joyful way. π‘π
#ThinkingClassrooms #3rdGradeMath #StudentCollaboration #MathInAction #JoyfulLearning #ElementaryEducation #GrowthMindset #TeachersOfInstagram
Our students have been busy thinking like mathematicians as we build our Thinking Classroom routines! πβπ
Students collaborated to solve area problems, compared strategies, and supported one anotherβs thinking. From working in groups to sharing exit tickets, these mathematicians are showing curiosity, perseverance, and creativity in every step!
We love watching them take ownership of their learning and explore math in a hands-on, joyful way. π‘π
#ThinkingClassrooms #3rdGradeMath #StudentCollaboration #MathInAction #JoyfulLearning #ElementaryEducation #GrowthMindset #TeachersOfInstagram

βοΈβ¨ Explore Art in Kindergarten! β¨βοΈ
Our young artists are getting into the holiday spirit! π π¨
This week, Kindergarten students focused on our I Can Statement:
π I can use primary and secondary colors to create a Santa Claus inspired by illustrator Charlotte Pepper.
Students learned how artists use color to bring characters to life β and they showed off their creativity with bright, cheerful Santas that would make even the North Pole proud! β€οΈπ
Way to go, little artists! We love seeing your imagination shine at Town & Country! ποΈπ
#TandCRoadrunners #ExploreArt #KindergartenCreativity #PrimaryAndSecondaryColors #HolidayArt #CharlottePepperInspired πβ¨
Our young artists are getting into the holiday spirit! π π¨
This week, Kindergarten students focused on our I Can Statement:
π I can use primary and secondary colors to create a Santa Claus inspired by illustrator Charlotte Pepper.
Students learned how artists use color to bring characters to life β and they showed off their creativity with bright, cheerful Santas that would make even the North Pole proud! β€οΈπ
Way to go, little artists! We love seeing your imagination shine at Town & Country! ποΈπ
#TandCRoadrunners #ExploreArt #KindergartenCreativity #PrimaryAndSecondaryColors #HolidayArt #CharlottePepperInspired πβ¨

