Technology and the First Grader

by Campus Information

First grade computer whiz kids are taking our computer labs by storm.  When they come to class they are eager and attentive ready to begin the day’s assignments. With three computer labs the first graders are able to visit on a daily . . . read more

Working Hard on Independence

Some students at CTE have scheduled class time to do workstations. Every day the kids work hard on mastering tasks in their workstation boxes. The workstation boxes contain materials that help the children with fine motor skills, sorting, . . . read more

CTE's Lunch Bunch

By Greer, Laura

TOPICS Ms. Greer’s lunch bunch with 5 th grade girls is all about building friendships and discussing how to make our school and community a better place.  They meet once a week to discuss various topics. Topics . . . read more

Super Second Graders

by Campus Information

CTE’s Super Second Graders We’ve Got Sprit, Yes We Do!           We’ve got spirit…How about you? 2 nd grade has spent the past few months cheering on Slaton Tiger . . . read more

Let's Get Fit

By Parker, Tammy

The first through fifth grade students at CTE have begun practicing for the state required Fitnessgram physical fitness test. Grades three to five are required to take the fitness tests. During exercise time in P.E., the students practice the . . . read more

What's Going On...in Third Grade?

Our third grade year is off to a “TIGER-RIFIC beginning!  The reconfiguration with the fourth and fifth grade has been “smooth sailing”.  We have really enjoyed getting to know the teachers at a closer glance.  It is . . . read more

Ecosystems

By Kennedy, Sara

Energy Flow in Living Systems The 4th grade Students have been studying ecosystems for three weeks. We have learned that food chains overlap and become food webs. We have also studied what happens if one organism is removed from a . . . read more

1st Grade Coming Through

By Cook, Ruth

“To think we saw it on Lubbock Street” On March 2 nd , first graders celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday by having various community members come to the classrooms and read a book.  Each community member emphasized the . . . read more

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

SFA celebrated by dressing as the "Cat in the Hat". We had felt hats, we had paper hats. We had fun!  We even had very special visitors come to our classes and read their favorite Dr. Seuss books. The biggest celebrity being of course . . . read more

Technology Lab 101 by Mrs. Enloe

By Enloe, Anderina

    CTE Technology Lab 101 by Mrs. Enloe   One of our CTE computer labs is run by computer lab assistant Anderina Enloe. She has been with Slaton ISD for 12 years. She teaches the students PK though 3rd . . . read more

ART – The Icing on the Cake!

By Howell, Ronelle

ART – The Icing on the Cake! By Ronelle Howell     The month of March is observed annually as Youth Art Month in the United States. It is an opportunity for students of all ages to beautify their . . . read more

5th Graders Go to Slaton Co-op Gin Co.

By Talkmitt, Erin

SFA 5 th Graders Visit Slaton Co.-Op. Gin   The fifth graders from Stephen F. Austin had an opportunity to learn about the ginning of cotton at the local Slaton Co.-Op. Gin. The first exhibit before reaching the gin was a . . . read more

Cathelene Thomas Elementary School Recognized as a 2010 NCEA Higher Performing School

By Thompson, Charles

The National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA), a department of ACT, Inc., recognized Cathelene Thomas Elementary School as a 2010 NCEA Higher Performing School. Cathelene Thomas received Higher Performing (HP) recognition in the . . . read more

CTE Resource Classes

By Boren, Lisa

Mrs. Limmer and Mrs. Boren's classes headed out west for a boot stomping, wagon-riding good time!  The students discovered how the pioneer's survived and thrived on the Western Frontier.  They experienced cowboy life by eating trail . . . read more

Guidance and Counseling at Cathelene Thomas

By Burk, Lori

Conflict or disagreement is normal and often happens when children get together. However, hurtful words, gestures, or physical attack are unacceptable ways to deal with conflict and disagreement at school. Our goal is to teach students . . . read more

2nd Grade is on Fire!

2nd Grade Team

By Garcia, Casey

Pledging…Learning…Honoring 2 nd Grade at Cathelene Thomas Elementary is really on fire!! We have been learning so many valuable things things from science to everyday life skills! October is Fire Safety and Drug Awareness . . . read more

Olympic Fever

By Weaks, Lindsey

  Olympic fever has caught on to the children of Cathelene Thomas Elementary.  Each class has been given a country to learn through out the year and will represent them come Field Day.  They have heard . . . read more

Third Grade News

By Thompson, Charles

Third grade is off to a “TIGER-RIFIC” beginning!!  School Spirit, pep rallies, field trips, and C-Scope have started off our year with a bang!  With the new projectors, power point presentations, and our many science . . . read more

Fire Safety

Fire safety is important to everyone. SFA students learned just how important it can be. Fires can happen suddenly and close to home.  Many of our students remember the fire last year that happened right across the street from . . . read more

CTE 1st Grade

By 1st Grade Teachers

By Ruth Cook

Photos by Margo Lincoln “I hear and I forget.   I see and I remember.   I do and I understand.”            -Confucius . . . read more

2nd Graders are “Lost in Space”

By Alexis Kenney

              2nd graders at Cathelene Thomas Elementary are having a great year!  We have learned many things. We have enjoyed our math lab with Mrs. Boyd. She is teaching . . . read more

Computer Lab East

By Cecilia Davila

Cathelene Thomas Elementary Computer Lab East     This computer lab is basically for 2nd & 3rd graders.  We do several computer programs that teach students, Math, Reading, Technology and Typing. . . . read more