More fun at the aquarium!

Ripley's Aquarium Trip

Today we are at Ripley's Aquarium! Here are some pictures so far!

Multi-digit multiplication with lattice!

Today the fourth grade started multiplying multi-digit numbers using lattice. Below are some pictures of us hard at work!

4th graders & Anansi

Today our 4th grade had the opportunity to travel to Union College to see the play Anansi. Below are some photos.

4th graders "getting it done!"

Today we began learning how to do lattice multiplication. Below are some pictures from class today.

AR Trip Fun!

We are pleased to announce that the entire fourth grade met their AR goal for the 9 weeks! Our reward.. A trip to the party palace today! Below are some pictures from today.

Red Ribbon Week Pumpkin Contest

Below are the 4th grade Red Ribbon week pumpkins. Miss Carnes' class created the "blue screen of death" pumpkin. Mrs. Hensley's class created the "batty pumpkin".

Halloween Fun!

The teachers dressed up in their Halloween costumes.

Wiring Houses in Science

Mrs. Hensley has been teaching the students about electricity in science class. Today the students had the opportunity to wire lights into “shoebox houses.” Below are some videos from today.

Let's Start Podcasting!

Today Miss Carnes learned how to create a podcast. Below is a podcast about Metric Units of Length which will be covered in class on Monday. Enjoy! :)

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A Special Thanks to danosongs.com!

Jesse D. Lay Dinner & Show

Lay Elementary's annual Dinner and a Show will be held Friday Night, Oct 14, 7pm at KCMS. Watch students "Dance through the Decades" after enjoying dinner in the cafeteria starting at 5:30pm. Tickets are $6 adults, $5 children. For more information call Lay Elementary at (606)546-6524.

Come out and support Lay Elementary students and faculty! It should be a fun night!

Folk Songs and Storytelling at Lay School

Below are some videos of Ms. Linda Oxendine and Ms. Leann Butler playing folk songs for our students.

Kentucky Folk Songs and Ms. Linda Oxendine

Today our students were privileged to have Ms. Linda Oxendine come play the dulcimer for our class. Ms. Oxendine played several folk songs for our students and told the students some history about Daniel Boone. Ms. Oxendine is a retired Knox County teacher. Below are some videos of the event.

A Kentucky author visits our 4th Grade

Today a Kentucky author, K. Melissa Burton came to speak to our students about Kentucky history and the writing process. K. Melissa Burton has written With Purpose and Promise, Now That's Interesting! Kentucky's Capitol, and Kentucky's Boone: The Pioneer Spirit. Below are some pictures of the event.

Jesse D. Lay Elementary receives top test scores in the county!!

Mr. Frost announced today that Jesse D. Lay Elementary received an academic index of 100 on the 2010-2011 KCCT! This is the first time our school has received a score of 100 on the KCCT! Along with this huge accomplishment our school is also being recognized as having the top test scores in the county! Way to go Lay School! Below are some pictures of our 4th graders who received a "distinguished" on the 2010-2011 KCCT as 3rd graders.

Jesse D Lay Elementary School Honored for Hard Work!

This morning Jesse D. Lay Elementary School was honored for their hard work in meeting their No Child Left Behind Goals in the 2010-2011 school year. Mr. Hulett recognized our hard work with a $3,000 check for the "Hard Work Cafe." Below is a video of Mr. Frost accepting the check. Go Lay School!



Below is a video of some students proudly holding our check with Mr. Hulett.

Get Free Books from Scholastic!

Scholastic is now offering a $5 book coupon to students. Codes can be found on any of the following products at Walmart:

Kellogg/ Scholastic Product List

24oz. Frosted Mini Wheats Bite Size

16.3oz. Frosted Mini Wheats Bite Size Strawberry

24oz. Frosted Mini Wheats Touch of Fruit in the Middle

15.8oz. Mini Wheats Little Bites Chocolate

15.8oz. Mini Wheats Little Bites Original

18oz. Frosted Mini Wheats Bite Size 

21.5oz. Frosted Mini Wheats Bite Size Strawberry

25oz. Raisin Bran

25.5oz. Raisin Bran Crunch

15oz. Raisin Bran Extra

20oz. Raisin Bran


Click the link to find out more information!

http://www.scholastic.com/kellogg/?eml=SMP/e/20110922///Kellogg//works/EDU///&ym_MID=1367109&ym_rid=8690577

Multiplcation Rap

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EKU Orchestra Field Trip

Today our students went on a field trip to Eastern Kentucky University to "A Kid's Gala Concert." Below are some pictures from today.

The 4th grade in front of the Coates Building

Some of our 4th graders before the performance

The Orchestra

Jonathan Bloomingdale was chosen to conduct the orchestra.