Just about a month has passed since a normal school day turned into something much different for one of Tri Elementary School's wonderful students, Easton. On April 17th, 2024, a simple game of tag, no different than what occurs on any given school day, turned into a potentially life-threatening situation due to a freak accident. Though upon first glance the injury did not appear to be serious, teacher Mrs. Solomon kept close watch on Easton and made the life-saving decision to send him into the nurse for further assessment. Upon arrival, Mrs. Shelby Hall trusted her judgment and made yet again another life-saving decision to call 911.
It is frequently stated that “every moment matters, and in this case, every moment truly did matter more than anyone may have realized in the moment. Because of the swift actions taken by Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Solomon, Easton is now on the road to recovery.
At Tuesday night's Board meeting, school nurse Shelby Hall and teacher Alyssa Solomon were honored for their quick acts that ultimately may have saved the Easton's life. Surrounded by their own family and friends, and the family of the student, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Solomon received "You Make a Difference" Challenge Coins. Additionally, Easton's family donated a weeping cherry tree, now planted outside the nurses office, in honor of their swift and heroic acts.
The following statement from the Easton's family was read at the meeting:
"We would like to express our gratitude to Mrs. Solomon and Mrs. Hall. We cannot thank you enough for the awareness and quick action you both took that day. Both of you played a huge part in saving Easton's life and we will never be able to repay you for that. We wanted to do something for both of you. We purchased a weeping cherry tree to plant here at Tri in honor of you. Every time you see it please remember how wonderful you are and how thankful we are for you. Also, thank you to Mrs. Emily Hamm, Mr. Duncan and the entire staff at Tri Elementary for all of the thoughts, prayers, gifts and cards for Easton. We would also like to thank Abby Davis and her crew for being so wonderful working with us to get the tree planted. We are truly blessed our kids are Titans."
We are so grateful for Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Solomon for trusting their instincts. Additionally, we will forever be grateful that a day that started like many others, turned into a day to celebrate our blessings rather than something much different.
Due to the forecast of rain/thunderstorms tomorrow, we have made the decision to postpone Spring Olympics. The event will now take place on the rain date--Monday, May 20th.
While we were eagerly looking forward to tomorrow's festivities, the safety and enjoyment of all participants are our top priorities. We believe rescheduling the event will ensure a better experience for everyone involved.
We kindly ask that volunteers (classroom parent or event) who are no longer able to serve on Monday, please reach out to your classroom teacher as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!
The South Henry School Corporation held its annual Difference Maker of the Year Luncheon today to celebrate our five awesome award recipients:
Russell Jones
Shelby Hall
Dawn Davis
Amy Stevens
Linda Chew
Thank you to our awesome program sponsors, some of whom were able to join us today:
Citizen's State Bank
Chartwells
Crabtree Photography
ERA Real Estate, Beth Carr
Garmann Miller
Henry County REMC
ResolveTech, LLC
Tri High School Alumni Association
Keep an eye out in the month of July for these folks to be celebrated in a BIG way on several billboards in our area.
Great things are happening at South Henry!
Last week, our TEDEd club presented their speeches at STEAM night!
These students have been working extremely hard to create and present their speeches in front of an audience. We are extremely proud of these students! Thank you, Miss Mattix, for leading this group and mentoring them.
Here are some words from Miss Mattix: "At STEAM night, TEDEd students presented their speeches!! They have worked incredibly hard to research and write about their passions, create their presentations, and practice their speeches. I could not be prouder of them! They were just a little nervous about speaking in front of a lot of people, but they rocked it!"
Way to go, Titans!
Good evening, TES! Our elementary students have the opportunity to visit the Barnyard tomorrow! They will also have the opportunity to purchase flowers. Please make sure money is sent in with their names in a baggie or envelope. Thank you to our FFA for making this possible! 🌺
A huge shoutout to South Henry's school nurses Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Ellis! Happy National School Nurse Day to the compassionate professionals who provide comfort, care, and nurture to our students. We are so grateful for you!
The staff gifted them with some Broad Street Blends refreshing drinks for some extra energy. 😁
Image From: https://www.nasn.org/advocacy/school-nurse-day
Our PTO have outdone themselves again! On day 1 of teacher appreciation week our teachers are already feeling extra appreciated. From decorations, snacks, iced coffee, and themed days, we are ready to have a wonderful week at TES! ☀️
Here's to the mentors, the inspirers, and the tireless champions of knowledge. Happy teacher appreciation week! Let's honor those who shape the minds and touch the hearts of our students! If you would be willing to do so, please drop a comment of appreciation in the comments. Remember to thank a teacher this week!
May 5th is National School Lunch Hero Day! So today, we celebrate the unsung heroes who nourish our minds and bodies every day. Happy National School Lunch Hero Day to our dedicated cafeteria staff who serve up smiles along with nutritious meals! TES is so grateful for you!
Go, Titans!
Image used from:
https://schoolnutrition.org/about-school-meals/school-lunch-hero-day/
CHECK IT OUT! For the third consecutive year, Tri Elementary School has been named a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished School! This honor is given to a select number of elementary schools across the U.S. for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW Launch, an elementary STEM curriculum. BIG thanks to Mrs. Emily Hamm, Mrs. Amy Stevens, and the entire TES staff for their commitment to providing great experiences for children.
Great things are happening at South Henry!
Did you know that Tri Elementary School has a TED-Ed Club?! Our students are filled with curious, innovative, brilliant and thoughtful ideas; we know there is a significant impact when students are not only asked about their passions and perspectives, but when they work to develop and share those ideas to a larger audience. Through this program, students develop both 21st century skills and are better prepared to advocate for the problems of today and the future. Here you see two of our TED-Ed speakers practicing.
Our students will have the chance to share their TED Talks next Thursday, May 9th during TES Family Night.
Great things are happening at South Henry!
We are celebrating and shouting a huge THANK YOU to some of our South Henry staff that are retiring at the end of this school year! Your passion, dedication, guidance, and unwavering commitment have left an incredible mark on countless lives. Thank you for your years of service and may your retirement be filled with joy and fulfillment!
We are hosting a retirement event that will be open to the public if anyone would like to attend. Come ready to celebrate these awesome people. 🎉
"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else." —Fred Rogers.
#WeAreTriTitans
🏁 Titan 500, here we come! In just a little over a week, our 4th and 5th grade students will compete in our annual Titan 500. The entire school is looking forward to this amazing event. We can't wait to see our students and families!
May 1st is National School Principals Day! We are so thankful for Mrs. Hamm. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to shaping bright futures! ☀️🍎
April 30th is National Therapy Dog Day, and South Henry is blessed with the best! Buddy visits our elementary school every Friday to help serve students and staff. Thank you, Buddy!
Thank you Mrs. Janowski for allowing Buddy to serve our school. If it weren't for you, we would not have Buddy. Thank you for what you do for South Henry!
We have an amazing opportunity coming up soon! Please be sure to participate in this event. You won't regret it! 👏🏻
Congratulations to Tri's very own, Amy Stevens, on being recognized as a 2024 Armstrong Teacher Educator Award recipient by the Indiana University School of Education. The Armstrong Teacher Educator Award is more than a “Teacher of the Year” award. In addition to recognizing educator excellence, the award provides financial support for top Indiana educators to work with current IU faculty and undergraduates in the classroom and early field experiences. We are proud of you, Mrs. Stevens!
Great things are happening at South Henry!
Thank you so much to our TES PTO for all of their donations and support throughout this year! Here are some pictures of students using recently donated recess items. Each teacher received bubbles, chalk, and even some new basketballs! 🏀 Thank you so much, PTO!
Mrs. Solomon's classroom is working extra hard in PLTW with Mrs. Stevens! They are officially starting to build their simple machines. 🧠 👏🏻 Way to go, 3rd grade!
April 24th is Administrative Professionals Day! We want to give a huge shoutout to the heart of our school! Thank you Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Bowman for all that you do behind the scenes. You are an amazing team that keeps everything running smoothly every single day. We are grateful for you!
