John A. Sippel Elementary School

Mrs. Goetzke, kind and sweet,
Greeting smiles in every hall we meet.
With high-fives, house points, and stories to share,
She shows every student how much she cares.

From busy mornings to lunch time fun,
She cheers us on till the day is done.
With laughter, learning, and hearts so true,
Sippel shines brighter because of you!

Thank you for all you do for our campus Mrs. Goetzke!

Our school is a better place because of Mrs. Morales, who fills our library with brightness, kindness, and curiosity each and every day. From helping students find the perfect book, to creating a space where everyone feels welcome, she truly inspires a love of reading and learning in all of us.

Mrs. Morales, thank you for your endless patience, your willingness to always lend a helping hand, and the magic you bring to our library. You don’t just check out books—you open doors to imagination, adventure, and possibility.

We are so lucky to have you! Happy National School Librarians Day!

Happy Paraprofessionals Day! We are so grateful for our amazing paraprofessionals who support, encourage, and make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. We appreciate you more than words can say!

For 4th Grade Dress Like a Teacher Day most kids dressed as a teacher, but one went as Mr. Keough. He nailed it so well we almost forgot who was in charge. And as for Mr. Keough, he was definitely a fan.

Today we celebrate Cerebral Palsy Awareness and our amazing warriors at Sippel. Your strength, courage, and determination inspire us every day. We are so proud of you—you are unstoppable! 💚

We found some Stallions on the ball field tonight. Brielle Perez was a home run hitter, Blair Wilson was the game winning catcher, and the best dugout mom around, Mrs. Hernandez! Congrats on the win tonight, and good luck this season!

Swarmed with smiles Sgt. Kunz was surrounded by students eager for police stickers—sharing laughs and building connections one sticker at a time.

Our little pre-k leprechauns had the best time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Mr. Keough—full of giggles, green outfits, and just a tiny bit of mischief. 🍀

House Assembly 3.0 was a whole vibe! Reveur, Amistad, Isibindi, and Altruismo showed up with big energy—cheers, chants, and a whole lot of that Sippel spirit! Our students have been working hard this 9 weeks, earning house points by doing the right things and lifting each other up. The momentum is strong and the spirit is high… and guess what? We’ve still got one more BIG celebration coming at the end of the year! Keep the kindness, teamwork, and house pride going—because the best is still ahead!

Our first graders enjoyed stepping into a brand new “classroom” this week — the Scobee Planetarium! Students discovered fascinating facts about the moon while watching two engaging movies in the coolest classroom ever — under the stars! 🌌 The learning and discoveries they made today will be perfect for their Spring G/T STEM Research Project. What an out of this world experience!

Throughout the month, our 4th grade students researched influential individuals in celebration of Black History Month, learning about their lives, accomplishments, and lasting impact on history and society. They worked hard to create thoughtful and informative presentations that highlighted the achievements and challenges of the figures they studied. Yesterday, they wrapped up their learning with a classroom gallery walk, where students proudly showcased their projects and had the opportunity to view and learn from one another’s work. It was a wonderful way to celebrate their effort, creativity, and deeper understanding of these important historical contributions.

Our first graders have officially become fairy tale authors! With big imaginations and brave heroes, they created magical stories all their own.

Kindergarten has been working hard learning about procedural texts and writing. After reading "Pancake, Pancake" by Eric Carle we used the steps to make our very own pancakes this morning! Yum!

Our Pre-K scientists had a blast learning about push and pull with balloons and their big breaths!

Who knew learning about force and motion could be this much fun? Future physicists in the making! Giggles + learning = the perfect combo.

A sweet friend from Louisiana visited our Stallions as a special guest reader! She shared two darling stories and taught us about Mardi Gras traditions. The kids loved learning about the celebration and were thrilled to receive colorful beads.

Happy SRO Appreciation Day to Officer Martinez and Officer Zuniga! Thank you for keeping our campus safe, our spirits high, and always showing up with a smile. You truly make a difference—and we appreciate you more than you know!

Heart sunnies and happy hearts. Making the sweetest little memories together! 🩷

These two little cuties showed up to school with the exact same heart hairstyle—clearly great minds (and stylists!) think alike! They are all smiles and ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their friends.

Sterling Hicks always knows how to make our front office feel extra special and so loved. Beautiful flowers, thoughtful treats, and of course the best hugs that make everything better. We’re so grateful for such a sweet and heartfelt gesture. 💐 💕

A huge thank you to the Babylon family for gifting our teachers beautiful, personalized sweaters! Sippel is such a special place because of our wonderful students and the incredible families who support and uplift our staff every day. We are so thankful to be part of this community. #WeAreSCUC #Purpose #People #Partnerships