Week 35

Elmore students enjoy seeing Dinoman at MES on Friday!

Week 35 was full of fun and excitement!  We began the week with our first big field trip in 2 over two years!  Students had a lot of hands on learning and fun at the Montshire Museum on Monday.  Following our bus ride, we began our day with a hands on learning workshop about clouds and condensation, where students worked together to create a cloud in a jar and used ice and salt to see how salt affects the temperature of ice and finally they created frost (frozen condensation).  Then the students split up into small groups with their chaperones and explored the various exhibits inside and outside the museum. We ended our day with lunch before boarding the Bus back to Elmore. 

Third graders persevered through two SBAC test (literacy) on Wednesday and Thursday.  I was proud of the effort each student put into their assessment.  We have two more tests (math) next week on Tuesday and Thursday.  

On Friday we had Farm to School where students worked to expand our garden space.  We have two additional raised beds in which we planted squash, peppers, celery, leeks, and a potato.  Students also made scientific drawings of the apple tree bud they observed previously.  

After FTS on Friday we traveled to MES where students were entertained by the informative and dynamic presentation by Dinoman.  Dinoman is a paleontologist who has been visiting schools to share his passion for dinosaurs for over 30 years!  His show is filled with information presented in a way that keeps kids  engaged using comedy, magic and props.  We even had two of our students chosen to be in the show!

We have our Final ECO of the school year this Wednesday (May 25).  This will involve a small hike to the Beaver Pond on the Ridge Line Trail.  Students need to wear closed toed shoes and should dress comfortably.  Please make sure your child has a water bottle and a portable snack for the day.  please let me know if you would like to volunteer to join us for the morning.

Announcements:(so many!)

• Library will take place on Tuesday through the end of May.
• PE Tuesday and Friday - you need your sneakers and extra socks!
• Please send slippers or an extra pair of indoor shoes for students to wear inside.
• Hot Lunch Friday, May 20th will be generously provided by the McCarthy Family
• Email me lunch orders for Monday-Thursday
• SBAC testing for 3rd grade will take place May 24, and 26.  There will be make days for students who miss a test, but please try not to schedule any appointments for these dates. 
• We will travel to PA on Friday, May 27th to participate in the Memorial Day Observance.
• No School - Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.
• Elmore 3rd grade to visit MES 4th grade - Friday June 3rd from 1:30 - end of the day. (parent drivers needed at 1:30.  Students will be picked up at MES or take the bus from MES at the end of the day). See information and a permission slip in your third grader's Friday Folders.
• The Last Day of School Tuesday, June 14, 2022
• 3rd Grade Graduation/ Elmore School Family Picnic: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 5-7 @ Elmore State Park. Invitations are in Friday Folders.  Please return the RSVP by June 7th.