Purcell Intermediate School

📚 Attending the PLC (Professional Learning Communities) Conference in Tulsa has been an incredible experience! We're learning powerful strategies and gaining fresh insight into what it truly takes to improve all children’s learning. From building strong collaborative teams to focusing on results, this conference is reinforcing the importance of working together to ensure every student succeeds. We are excited to take what we've learned back to our school and continue growing alongside colleagues for the benefit of our students! #PLCConference #AllMeansAll #LifelongLearner #StudentSuccess

The next one starts tomorrow! OKC Comets Reading Challenge, presented by Energy Transfer, recently kicked off its second year and encourages students in kindergarten through 12th grade throughout Oklahoma to log at least 20 minutes of reading per day to receive Oklahoma City Baseball Club tickets, pregame field access and chances to win additional prizes. Students can participate in up to three challenges per season. https://www.milb.com/oklahoma-city/community/reading-challenge

Purcell Intermediate would like to send a BIG THANK YOU to Derick Berkley for power washing the entire back pad so that we could paint today!!! We are so thankful for the support our community gives to our teachers and students!

Thank you to everyone who came out to paint the pad today! We still have some touching up to do, but it looks fantastic! We have to give a big shoutout to TSET and HSOK for providing the supplies we needed to brighten up our playground such as paint, stencils, brushes, and rollers! #fitandfunplayscapes

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! 2PM on the back pad! Thanks to our partnership with TSET and Healthy Schools Oklahoma (HSOK), we have the exciting opportunity to paint our back pad for free! This project will transform the space into a dynamic and engaging area where students can enjoy new ways to move, play, and learn. We need volunteers to help make it happen! Join us today 2:00 PM to help paint our playground. No experience necessary—just a willingness to lend a hand! Let’s work together to make our school even more fun and active for our students!

1st up Pioneer Library System: Summer Reading Programs at the Pioneer Library System. Track your reading and earn incentives! See websites for details online or visit a library location. https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/summer-learning-challenge Get your reading going!

RESCHEDULED!!! Due to the possibility of severe weather this afternoon, we will paint the playground (back pad) tomorrow, May 20th at 2pm! We apologize for any inconvenience!

Summer break is here and summer reading matters! We will be sharing different reading challenges that students and adults can join to keep reading going and our brains growing!

Congratulations to Roxy Byrne and Dylan Coats, our 2024-2025 Purcell Intermediate Students of the Year! Roxy and Dylan consistenly demonstrate responsiblity, academic integrity, compassion and respect for others and their school. We are so pround of them!

4th grade Potato Olympic game of the day: WEIGHTLIFTING From Denmark (Sweeney): Adaleena Garver From Ireland (Austin): Nathalie Gutierrez From Jamaica (Estrada): Indy Venegas From Chile (Winters): Adrian Nunez From Austria (Piazza): Autumn Leonard From Bolivia (Davis): Emma Landers

All classes will be playing kickball tomorrow at the softball field during rotation time! Please wear tennis shoes and sunscreen, and bring your water bottle! ☀️👟☄️

Today's events were Gymnastics and twirling! Today's winners: - From Austria, in gymnastics - TRIGG ANDERSON - From Austria in twirling - JOSUE TALAMONTES - From Chile in gymnastics and twirling - ADRIAN NUNEZ - From Ireland, in gymnastics and twirling - JOLEE RATCHFORD - From Bolivia, in gymnastics and twirling - RAYLON FRIZELL AND AURAYA TEAGUE - From Jamaica, in gymnastics - INDY VENEGAS - From Jamaica, in twirling - KENDRA WILLIS - From Denmark, in gymnastics and twirling - ANA IBARRA AND BERKLEY STAPLETON

Happy last week of school! The 4th graders began their POTATO OLYMPICS competition today! Day 1 was a blast. We have..... AUSTRIA - Mrs. Piazza's homeroom BOLIVIA - Mrs. Davis' homeroom CHILE - Mrs. Winters' homeroom IRELAND - Mrs. Austin's homeroom JAMAICA - Mrs. Estrada's homeroom DENMARK - Mrs. Sweeney's homeroom

Our students have been busy growing their own food—both in our outdoor garden and the tower garden in the gym! By planting, tending, and eventually harvesting their own fruits and vegetables, students are gaining hands-on experience with where their food comes from. This process not only teaches responsibility and patience, but also empowers them to make healthier choices and take ownership of their health. It’s amazing to see their excitement as they watch their hard work grow—literally!

Today during rotation time, our students participated in a fun and flavorful fruit and vegetable tasting! They sampled 10 different fruits and veggies and made observations about each one. We talked about the goal of eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day and how a colorful plate means more nutrients for our bodies. Students learned about the many benefits of fruits and veggies—like how fiber helps with digestion, carrots support vision, and antioxidants in fruits boost the immune system and promote healthy skin. It was great to see their excitement as they tried new foods and had conversations about making healthier choices. Next time they’re reaching for a snack, I hope they remember today and go for the fruits and veggies instead of chips or cookies! Thank you to Healthy Schools Oklahoma and TSET for purchasing all the fruit and veggies for us!!!

We were so excited to host a visit and tour for our second graders this week! They had the chance to explore where their 3rd-grade classrooms will be, learn a bit about their daily schedule, and hear all about the exciting activities they’ll get to enjoy in rotations. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet our future students and help make their transition to third grade feel a little smoother. A special thank-you to some of our Student Council Members who served as ambassadors during the visit — they did a fantastic job greeting our guests, leading the Q & A time, and making them feel right at home! #FutureIntermediateDragons #ReadyFor3rdGrade #DragonIgnite

Freedom Fun Run 2025 We are so thankful for all the donations, love, and support shown to our school during the Freedom Fun Run! We couldn’t do it without our amazing, caring community — THANK YOU! Intermediate Top Donation Winners: 3rd Grade: Sawyer Creswell, Elizabeth Buchs, and Jace Taylor 4th Grade: Auraya Teague, and Cooper Brown 5th Grade: Lane Montgomery, and Carson Simonds Intermediate Most Lap Winners: Our students stepped up BIG and gave it their all - running an incredible number of laps with determination and heart! 3rd Grade Girl: Sawyer Midkiff --- 3rd Grade Boy: Karter Wilhoit 4th Grade Girl: Maylee Atwell --- 4th Grade Boy: Kipton Selman 5th Grade Girl: Bentlee Nicklas --- 5th Grade Boy: Bentley Miller Way to go, Dragons! We’re so proud of your hard work and big hearts!

Our Freedom Fun Run was a great success! A HUGE thank you to all the parents, grandparents, friends, relatives, and local businesses who supported our school — we are so grateful for your generosity and encouragement! Even though we had to move the run indoors, that didn’t slow down our students. They ran their hearts out and crushed those laps — way to go, Dragons! 🐉👟💪 A special shoutout to Pruitt Investments, Rockstar Roofing, Memorial Assembly of God, First Baptist Church, S&S Motors, and Landmark Church for donating water to keep our students hydrated — your support means so much! Thank you again to the incredible Community of Purcell for supporting our students and school! Thankful!

Today is our annual PTO Freedom Fun Run! We have contacted the National Weather Service, and they have advised that scattered storms are possible for our area today. We will move indoors at each site. Thank you for your understanding in keeping students safe.

Help Us Paint Our Playground! Painted playscapes—also known as playground markings or painted play spaces—are colorful, interactive games and activities that brighten up outdoor areas. These vibrant designs encourage physical activity, promote social interaction, and support fun learning experiences for students. Thanks to our partnership with TSET and Healthy Schools Oklahoma (HSOK), we have the exciting opportunity to paint our back pad for free! This project will transform the space into a dynamic and engaging area where students can enjoy new ways to move, play, and learn. We need volunteers to help make it happen! Join us on May 19 at 2:00 PM to help paint our playground. No experience necessary—just a willingness to lend a hand! If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Stephanie Knowles at knowless@purcellps.org or call 405-442-0099. Let’s work together to make our school even more fun and active for our students!