Class Introduction

Recess!

Service Learning Project!

We have made our goal - we raised enough money from the sale of the water bottles to buy EVERY FAMILY at UES a reusable shopping bag. What fun we had researching facts, organizing bags and delivering them to the delighted students. Go Team!

Update by Isla

We have finished recorders and we have now started chorus . We will also be going to the Vermont Historical Society Museum on Thursday, March 12.

Welcome back!

What a restful vacation! I am rejuvenated from a week of cooking with my daughter, going to the local libraries, getting together with friends and catching up on lost sleep! The classroom was deep cleaned and looks great and we have a new hermit crab. Red was Somerset's pet but we lost interest so he'll live here now. He could use a friend so if anyone is at Petsmart pick up another hermit crab for us!

Update by Lucas

We have been looking forward to a pajama day party on Friday and plan to have a read all day. Mrs. Pierce is thinking about having pizza for lunch.

Book Reports due Friday

We saw an awesome presentation by our Nicaraguan visitors yesterday, and today we are working on book reports, due Friday.

Hood Museum of Art

Update by Desiree - We went on a field trip to the Dartmouth Hood Museum of Art on December 23. We learned about the Wabanaki baskets and other things. Today was the first day back to school!

Update by Tanner W.

We watched the 5th grade show and the band concert today.

Kids taking over blog writing

From now on, the job of updating our class blog will be done by the student of the week who has computer privileges. Have fun and feel free to leave him/her comments!
Melissa

Upcoming Events

December 17 - instrumental concert - 1:30 pm
December 23 - field trip to the Hood Museum of Art

Hubbard Park

We had a terrific hike to Hubbard Park today with the fourth grade class from St Michael's School. We found squirrel, deer, lynx and lots of dog tracks!

Thank you for PLP conferences

Families,
It was nice to see so many of you yesterday at the parent- teacher- student conferences. Please get in contact if you have any lingering questions or concerns. Thanks!
Melissa

New Kitty in the Pierce household

We have adopted another pet! To celebrate my daughter's 3rd birthday, we headed to the animal shelter this weekend. As we opened the door to the cage of kittens, one of them literally propelled himself out of the cage onto my shoulder. I looked at the attendant over my shoulder, through the kitty's legs, and said "I guess this one is coming home with us!"
We've named him Bacchus and he is fitting in nicely with the rest of the menagerie.

Room 219 Wish List

ROOM 219 WISH LIST

Dear Families,
As we move into winter, some of our classroom supplies that I purchase over the summer are starting to dwindle. Below is a “Wish List” in case you are interested in helping to rebuild our stash of frequently used materials. Thank you very much!
Melissa

disinfectant wipes
spray cleaners / sponges
hand lotion
cough drops
gum (to chew during math)
construction paper
paper cups / plates
plastic spoons / forks
paper napkins
scotch tape
extra snacks (pretzels, goldfish, etc.)

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Hi Families,

We have Monday, November 24 set aside for conferences. If you have not scheduled one, please do so. Kids should definitely attend!

Rock of Ages

We had a nice day at Rock of Ages granite quarries. The kids learned about the history of the quarries, saw the quarries in action, viewed the manufacturing plant, saw a video and chose a piece of granite to take home. On the way home, we were able to drive through Hope Cemetery to see some of the monuments that were made at Rock of Ages. 

Welcome to October!

As we roll into the fall, we are getting acclimated to the schedule and the academic blocks will lengthen. You will also start seeing more homework but please remember that 4th graders should not spend more than 40 minutes per night on homework. 

UES Spruce Up Day

Saturday, September 27, 2008

8:00-3:00

Tasks - Sand Box building, pea stone sweeping, gardening, bulletin board hanging, basement organizing

Come for one hour or come all day!

Help UES shine!

Successful Hike and Open House

We had a blast climbing Mount Elmore Thursday and six brave young souls dove into the lake even though it was barely 60 degrees and windy! Many thanks to Chris Bean and the Eldreds for chaperoning, and for the two moms who were "supposed" to chaperone but didn't quite make it (you know who you are!)....Next time I am insisting you ride the bus with us!

It was wonderful to see so many families at Open House this year, and I enjoyed meeting some of you for the first time. Please know that the classroom door is always open for you. 

Mrs P