What a Week!

What a fun and busy week!!!

On Tuesday, we were visited by Ms. Dunkling, Mr. Christensen, and Mrs. Lyford who told us about schools in East Montpelier. Ms. Dunkling and Mr. Christensen talked about their experiences going to the two room school houses around town for different grades. They also told us what it was like to go to school at EMES when it first opened in 1966. Mrs. Lyford gave us lots of information about the future of our school and what to expect when we return to the newly renovated school in August. Very exciting!

Technology Night was a wonderful success! Congratulations to all of our presenters who did a fantastic job telling about our Lego Robotics projects.

On Thursday, we participated in a World Cup soccer presentation in the gym. Thanks to Mr. George Cook for visiting us!

We participated in the East Montpelier Scavenger Hunt field trip on Friday morning. A big thank you to all of the family members who volunteered to help us for this special event! Please ask your child to show you his or her passport book and tell you what they learned today about East Montpelier.

Reminders and Upcoming Events:

Please return all library books as soon as possible. Also, please send in any lunch money before Thursday.

Monday, June 16th- Field Day (raindate Tuesday, June 17th)- All Day!

Please remind your child to wear his or her team color and appropriate footwear for running and outdoor activities. (No flip-flops, please). Students should bring a water bottle with their name on it. Also, students should wear/bring sunscreen, as we will be outside for the full day.


Thursday, June 19th- Last Day of School  Dismissal is at 12:30 after lunch.

Report cards will be mailed home after the last day of school.

Thank you to all families for being so supportive!  I have greatly enjoyed teaching your children this year!!!  I hope you all have a great summer!

 

Classroom News

The second and third graders did an amazing job at the concert on Thursday night!   It was so fun to see them up on stage performing.  They should be very proud of this accomplishment!

This week, the students in each class on our 2/3 team had the opportunity to share their learning with the other classes.  Our class focused on learning about schoolhouses in the past and present in East Montpelier.  Students choose a one or two room schoolhouse to research and then created a poster with facts about their schoolhouse, as well as other general facts about schools in the past.  Later, in our own classroom, we participated in a "build a space" movement lesson during which students created a one room schoolhouse of their own using their bodies to make the shapes of the objects and furniture that would be found inside.

On Thursday afternoon, we were visited by John Hall and his granddaughter, Clara, from Fairmont Farm.  They shared about the history of their farm and about dairy farming in Vermont.  We also learned about some of the new technology that has been developed to make farming more efficient and better for the environment.

Some important dates to remember:

Wednesday, June 11^th is the EMES Technology Night:  6:00- 7:30 pm

Second and third graders have been invited to present their Lego Robots at the EMES Technology Night.  They can come for all or just part of this event to share about their learning.

East Montpelier Scavenger Hunt Field Trip-  Friday, June 13^th

Thank you to everyone for returning this permission slip.  If you are a driver or other chaperone, please remember that there will be an informational meeting prior to the trip at 8:45 am.

Field Day- Monday, June 16^th (raindate- Tuesday, June 17^th)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Classroom News and Upcoming Events

What a busy time of year!  Here are some important reminders and dates for the end of the school year.

Please bring recorders to school on Wednesdays and also on Thursday, June 5^th for rehearsal.

If you would like your child to have a summer book bag from the library, please fill out and return the form that is in this Friday Folder.

Each child gets a free copy of the yearbook.  If you would like to order additional copies or send your child a message, please see the yearbook form in this Friday Folder.

Important Dates:

School Spirit Week:  June 2^nd-6^th    

            Monday, June 2^nd  - Class Color Day (Our color is pink.)

Tuesday, June 3^rd  Glitter and Camo Day

Wednesday, June 4^th  Wacky Hat and Hair Day

Thursday, June 5^th  Beach Day (All clothing must be appropriate for school.)

Friday, June 6^th  Comfy Cozy Day

Spring Concert- Thursday, June 5^th

Please read the updated info sheet from Mrs. Dunkling.  Please note the corrected times.  We will gather outside our classroom at 5:50 pm.  The concert begins at 6 pm and we are the first to perform, so it is important for students to arrive on time.  Students should wear a white shirt and dark bottom (skirt or pants) for this special event.

Wednesday, June 11^th is the EMES Technology Night- More information to come next week.

East Montpelier Scavenger Hunt Field Trip-  Friday, June 13^th

Please read the permission form for more information about this trip.  Please complete the form and return it on Monday if possible and by Friday, June 6^th at the latest.

Field Day- Monday, June 16^th (raindate- Tuesday, June 17^th)