Updates and Events

Hi Families,

It was so nice to see everyone who came out for the pancake breakfast.  It was a fun event.  One of our classmates won the children's raffle!  I also wanted to update you on some exciting things happening in kindergarten.  First, we have begun planting.  Meghan Martin from the Farm to School program came over from the high school and helped us plant seeds.  We planted cucumbers, herbs, spinach, pumpkins, tomatoes, squash and much more.  We currently have them in our classroom grow lab. Ms. Gentley will continue this study of what plants need to survive as she will begin her solo weeks on Monday.  She and I have been talking to the students about this. 

Along with some exciting science activities, we have also been working on a very popular writing unit.  The students are doing opinion writing.  As we talked about at conference time, we made mini posters, wrote letters, and just completed some petitions.  We had our second grade learning buddies come in to see if our petitions were convincing enough for them to sign!  Please enjoy the pictures of both our planting and our writing unit at the bottom of this post.  

Events

April

•  Monday, April 22nd-Friday, April 26th-No School for students.

May

• Tuesday, May 7th-The kindergartners are going to the Flynn in the morning.
• Thursday, May 9th.  We will be having kindergarten registration for the new kindergarten students.  This is a full day for your students.  Ms. Gentley will sub while I meet the incoming kindergartners.
• Thursday, May 23rd at 8:00 am.  All the kindergarten classes will be presenting at the assembly in the gym.  We hope you can come!
•  Monday, May 27th—Memorial Day – No School

June

• Thursday, June 6th.  End of the year Musical at 1:30 pm at Fleming.  I highly encourage you to come early (1:00) to ensure parking and seats are available. We hope to see you there!  More information to follow shortly.

Skating!

We went skating two weeks in a row!  Please enjoy the pictures of our adventures over to the skating rink and our fun on the ice. 

Skating Again Tomorrow and Classroom Placement Parent Input Forms Due Friday

We are going skating tomorrow, Thursday, March 28th.  We will leave the school at 12:40 and walk to the Essex skating.  We will be on the ice from 1 to 2 and walk back to Summit, arriving around 2:15.  If your child needs a helmet you should contact out PE teacher Rosalind Hutton. rhutton@ewsd.org or call 878-1377 and ask for ext. 7667.  Students should bring the following:

Helmet  

snow pants

boots

gloves

coat

hat  (to wear over to rink if desired)

If your child has his/her own skates and would like to bring them they are welcome to do so.  Also, if you are an approved volunteer and would like to join us, you can walk from Summit at 12:40 our meet us at the rink around 1:00.  Thanks! 

Ms. Mahoney

Also...Classroom Placement Parental Input Forms are being accepted until this Friday, March 29th. This gives you the opportunity to share any relevant information you would like us to keep in mind when placing your child for next year.  Thank You!

Pancake Breakfast!

Dear Families,

The pancake breakfast and auction is next weekend, March 30th. We are still in need of volunteers to donate food. We hope you can make it to this event and thanks for your support!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e45acad2ba7fb6-pancake1

Join us Saturday March 30 from 8:30-10:30am for pancakes and a silent auction!! 

Please sign up to donate if you are able. Contact Karen if you have any questions - khergesh@hotmail.com 

Non-perishable items can be delivered to the front office on March 29th. 

Please bring all other items the morning of March 30th.

Thanks!!

Skating Tomorrow

Reminder:  We are going skating tomorrow, Thursday, March 21st.  We will leave the school at 12:40 and walk to the Essex skating.  We will be on the ice from 1 to 2 and walk back to Summit, arriving around 2:15.  If your child needs a helmet you should contact out PE teacher Rosalind Hutton. rhutton@ewsd.org or call 878-1377 and ask for ext. 7667.  Students should bring the following:

Helmet  
snow pants
boots
gloves
coat
hat  (to wear over to rink in desired)

If your child has his/her own skates and would like to bring them they are welcome to do so.  Also, if you are an approved volunteer and would like to join us, you can walk from Summit at 12:40 our meet us at the rink around 1:00.  Thanks!  Ms. Mahoney

Updates and Events

Hi Families,

Last Friday was “Wear Flannel Day” for the Essex Westford School District.  Please enjoy the class picture that I have posted below the important events dates.  Also, last week we had a special guest come in to visit us from the Vermont Energy Education Program.  His name was Aaron and he taught us all about “Sun FUNdamentals.”  The students explored light and shadows through engineering design challenges.  Please enjoy those pictures as well.  Lastly, please notice I have added the ice skating days and times below.  We would love to have parents, who have signed up to be approved volunteers, join us on these trips.  We will leave from Summit both days at 12:40 and be on the ice from 1:00 to 2:00.

March

•    Wednesday, March 13th-We will be walking to the Heavenly   Pantry to learn about the importance of the food pantry.
•  Friday, March 22nd-No school for students.  Parent teacher conferences.  The confirmed time of your conference was sent in the Friday folder.
• Thursday, March 21st-Ice skating.  We are going to the Essex High School from 12:40pm to 2:15pm.  Your child will need their full snow gear and a helmet.  If you need to borrow a helmet, please let us know.  Parents are welcome to join us.
• Thursday, March 28th -Ice skating.  We are going to the Essex High School from 12:40pm to 2:15pm.  Your child will need their full snow gear and a helmet.  If you need to borrow a helmet, please let us know.  Parents are welcome to join us.
• Saturday, March 30th-Pancake Breakfast at school.  More information to come.

April

•  Monday, April 22nd-Friday, April 26th-No School for students.

May

•    Tuesday, May 7th-The kindergarten group is going to the     Flynn in the morning.
• Thursday, May 23rd at 8:00 am.  All the kindergarten classes will be presenting at the assembly in the gym.  We would love for everyone to come watch us.