ECO cancelled for Friday

Our E.C.O. lesson has been cancelled due to the cold weather predicted for tomorrow.  Students should still wear/bring warm gear in case we are able to get them outside for recess.  We will reschedule to add an extra E.C.O. lesson in March.  Thanks!

Classroom News: Special Events From Our Week!

Forest Choice Time:

On Wednesday, our class went outside to have some "forest choice time" in the E.C.O. woods.  Students checked on their forts from our Building Bear Dens lesson and added to these structures.  Several worked hard to dig larger branches out from the snow and ice with their stick tools.  We were joined by our preschool friends toward the end of our choice time, too.  Students showed great teamwork and seemed to have lots of fun!  A big thank you to Tracy for joining us during forest choice time!


100th Day of School:

On Thursday, we celebrated the 100th Day of School with some fun math lessons based around the number 100.  We started with a Counting-by-100s Sit-Down greeting.  (These counting greetings are a big favorite in our room!)  Then, we worked in pairs, small groups, and/or independently to figure out the many different coin combinations that make 100 cents or $1.00.  Finally, students worked in groups to create pattern block or geoblock structures with 100 (or sometimes more) blocks.  Many groups had creative names for their sculptures, too. 

A Visit with Mrs. Pastore and Cuddles!

On Thursday, we had our first visit with Carolyn Pastore (former EMES teacher and current substitute teacher) and her reading/therapy dog, Cuddles.  On this visit, Mrs. Pastore told us about how she got Cuddles and how they trained Cuddles to be a therapy dog.  Cuddles is a very gentle Shih Tzu dog, who seems to really love attention from kids.  In pairs, students had a chance to read a few lines of their "expert books" to Mrs. Pastore and Cuddles.  In future visits, students will take turns reading with them for longer periods of time.  Our next visit is scheduled for Thursday, February 16th.   Thank you, Mrs. Pastore!

 

Updated Important Dates

EMES Food Drive~February 6-17

We'll be collecting food items for the local East Montpelier/Calais Food Shelf.  If you can, we'd love you to help our class make a great contribution.  Canned and boxed food is welcome.  Items such as:  peanut butter, tuna, soups, pasta, etc. are greatly appreciated.

Friday, February 10th and Friday, February 24th:  E.C.O. from 9:05 to 11:10  (Please note that these dates have changed from Tuesdays to Fridays for the month of February.)

Tuesdays, February 7th, 14th, and 21st: Winter Wellness afternoons

All students will be participating in our EMES Winter Wellness Tuesdays.  These afternoons begin at 12:45 and last until the end of the school day.  It's important for students to remember any and all gear they need to make the most out of his/her chosen activity.  At the end of each Wellness Tuesday, students will be dismissed by their Wellness leaders, so we won't see all of the kids at the end of the day, therefore "go home" plans for Tuesdays are especially important.  

Tuesday, February 14th:  Valentine's Day Friendship Celebration

Wednesday, February 15th:  I Love East Montpelier Lunch  

It has become an annual tradition at EMES to have a day right around Valentine's Day to celebrate the great community that makes up the town of East Montpelier.  We will have a special lunch on this day and guests are welcome to join students.  You do need to make a lunch reservation by contacting Susan in the kitchen at solander@u32.org or calling 223-7936 ext. 306.  Meals for adults will be $5.75.   Here is the schedule for lunch times, in case you want to try to coordinate or plan for others. Students are invited to wear red/pink, etc. on this day to celebrate!

11:15 - 11:50      PK, K, 1

11:50 - 12:25      2, 3, 4

12:25 - 1:00        5-6

Thursday, February 23rd at 6 pm:  EMES Celebration of Student Learning

Families are encouraged to join us for this annual EMES event. Students in all grade levels invite you to attend as a family and see the exciting learning that takes place throughout our busy days! The evening begins at 5:30 in the gym with a presentation by the EMES School Board followed by classroom visit time from 6:00-7:00 p.m.