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We are all looking forward to the next get together.
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[post_content] => On October 25th, Fourth Grade Teacher, Valerie Germain, Special Education Teacher, Darlene Demetrion and Title 1 Teacher, Judith Parsons had a blast sharing many games, and techniques with parents to help them keep homework fun at home.
The evening began with free pizza and a short video about the “importance of reading with your child”. Staff shared with parents how a salt tray can be useful for math fact, sight word, and spelling pattern practice.
Parents were also shown many math games simply using a deck of cards or a set of dominoes. Popsicle sticks can be used to play Moose and flash cards for Peek a Boo to help learn sight words and develop long term memory.
Child care was provided by high school students Molly Cole, Haiden Burnside, and Lilly James. Fun was had by all.
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[post_content] => The Bennington Fire Department took time from their busy schedules to spend a day with Pierce School students talking about fire safety beginning with a fire drill and assembly. Matt Hall, Deputy Chief, and his son Mason, Keith Nason, Deputy Chief, Jason Powers, Rescue Captain and Sarah Powers, EMT, showed the children different elements of the equipment they wear when they fight fires. Then Jason Powers dressed in the uniform, bottom to top, to show the children that underneath the fire suit and mask there is a friend who will help them. Through the remainder of the day, each class went to the Fire Station for safety demonstrations in the fire trailer, and took part in a mock emergency. Every child practiced getting down low and crawling to the closest exit to escape the simulated smoke, even climbing out of the trailer window. The firemen gave students the opportunity to explore the fire engine too. Our friends at the Bennington Fire Department sure know how to make serious life saving information memorable and fun too. Thank you for a very special day at Pierce.
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[post_content] => Assistant Superintendent Ann Forrest recently visited Ms. Sutton's third grade classroom where she shared her summer experience in the southeast African nation of Malawi.
Forrest was part of a group of educators and aid volunteers with the group Good Soil Partners who worked in the village of Kangoma. She met with teachers and students and taught lessons at the pre-school and primary school levels.
Most Malawi students learn Chichewa as their native language but start to learn English in primary school. While primary education in Malawi is free, students are required to purchase their own school uniform, pens, and notebooks. The average student-teacher ratio is 69:1 and the completion rate of primary education is 74%.
Part of the presentation to students at Pierce School was also devoted to Forrest sharing her pictures from a safari that she took at the South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, following her work in Malawi. There were photos of elephants, water buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, warthogs, zebras, giraffes, lions, and a leopard.
"The presentation was wonderful," Ms. Sutton said afterward. "My students will be making her a book today about the animals she saw on her safari. This was a great integrated learning project!"
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[post_content] => Third graders had a successful trip on their hawk migration hike at Crotched Mountain. We met naturalist Susie Spikol of the Harris Center for Conservation Education. We collected data, used scientific tools including binoculars, and discussed thermals used by the hawks to help them fly long distances with minimal energy. Did you know that hawks can fly for many miles without flapping their wings? They are great at saving their energy! On our hawk watch we counted 47 Broad Winged Hawks, 14 Turkey Vultures and 1 Red Tailed Hawk. Other nature sightings included snakes, grasshoppers, a praying mantis and pickerel frogs! The day did not disappoint. We all enjoyed time together and loved the warm sunshine.
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[post_content] => Title 1 held a raffle during Pierce School Open House on September 19th. Parents who signed up for a Literacy Games Workshop to be held in October were entered into the raffle for a basket of exciting games and homework aids. In the drawing, first grade student Ryan Harrington's ticket was chosen making him the winner of the Title 1 Raffle basket! Fun and Games for you Ryan!
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[post_content] => Come meet Pierce School Principal, Kathie Morrocco, at The Common Place Restaurant for community conversation focused on creating positive partnerships. This is an open invitation for families and community, offered on two consecutive meeting dates at 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Wednesday, September 19th and Wednesday, September 26th. To insure space, sign up is required. To sign up, please call Pierce School at 588-2131.
A BIG THANK YOU to The Common Place for providing a great place for conversations.
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[post_content] => Each year about this time, Leslie MacGregor, librarian for the town of Bennington, launches the summer reading program at the Dodge Library with a visit of introduction at Pierce School. “Libraries Rock”, the 5 week reading program beginning on July 5th through August 3rd features a musical tour through summer reading. There will be stories, crafts, workshops, games, and field trips for readers of all ages to enjoy. This year, Mrs. MacGregor invited the talented Steve Blunt to join her during her visit to Pierce School for an hour of sing along songs and stories. Steve Blunt is an award-winning children's musician from New Hampshire. His repertoire includes songs and stories for all ages which are fun and educational. Along with songs of his own making, Steve’s shows feature traditional American and multicultural material. The halls rocked Monday with rousing renditions and laughter as the whole school joined in with Steve's songs and stories. Thank you Dodge Library for an afternoon of fun. We know the summer program will rock!
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[post_content] => Facilitated by Judith Parsons, Title 1 teacher, Pierce School was awarded a CLiF Community Building Grant in November. The Childrens Literacy Foundation (CLiF) is an organization whose aim is to inspire a love of reading and writing among children throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. The intent of this grant is to build a connection for our students along with community members from within the Conval district to the joys of shared reading.
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We are all looking forward to the next get together.
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Facilitated by Judith Parsons, Title 1 teacher, Pierce School was awarded a CLiF Community Building Grant in November. The Childrens Literacy Foundation (CLiF) is an organization whose aim is to inspire a love of reading and writing among children throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. The intent of this grant is to build a connection for our students along with community members from within the Conval district to the joys of shared reading.
On October 25th, Fourth Grade Teacher, Valerie Germain, Special Education Teacher, Darlene Demetrion and Title 1 Teacher, Judith Parsons had a blast sharing many games, and techniques with parents to help them keep homework fun at home.
The evening began with free pizza and a short video about the “importance of reading with your child”.
The Bennington Fire Department took time from their busy schedules to spend a day with Pierce School students talking about fire safety beginning with a fire drill and assembly. Matt Hall, Deputy Chief, and his son Mason, Keith Nason, Deputy Chief, Jason Powers, Rescue Captain and Sarah Powers, EMT, showed the children different elements of the equipment they wear when they fight fires.
On Wednesday Mrs. Germain’s 4th traveled to Greenland, New Hampshire to visit the Great Bay Discovery Center with friends from Francestown Elementary School. Prior to the visit, the class learned that the Great Bay is an estuary – a land form where freshwater and seawater meet. Estuaries are critical habitats for many animals as well as places for several bird species to stop along their migration routes.
Assistant Superintendent Ann Forrest recently visited Ms. Sutton’s third grade classroom where she shared her summer experience in the southeast African nation of Malawi.
Forrest was part of a group of educators and aid volunteers with the group Good Soil Partners who worked in the village of Kangoma. She met with teachers and students and taught lessons at the pre-school and primary school levels.
Read More: Assistant Superintendent Shares Malawi Experience
Third graders had a successful trip on their hawk migration hike at Crotched Mountain. We met naturalist Susie Spikol of the Harris Center for Conservation Education. We collected data, used scientific tools including binoculars, and discussed thermals used by the hawks to help them fly long distances with minimal energy. Did you know that hawks can fly for many miles without flapping their wings?
Title 1 held a raffle during Pierce School Open House on September 19th. Parents who signed up for a Literacy Games Workshop to be held in October were entered into the raffle for a basket of exciting games and homework aids. In the drawing, first grade student Ryan Harrington’s ticket was chosen making him the winner of the Title 1 Raffle basket!
Come meet Pierce School Principal, Kathie Morrocco, at The Common Place Restaurant for community conversation focused on creating positive partnerships. This is an open invitation for families and community, offered on two consecutive meeting dates at 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Wednesday, September 19th and Wednesday, September 26th. To insure space, sign up is required.
Read More: ACROSS THE STREET ~ AT THE COMMON PLACE RESTAURANT!
Each year about this time, Leslie MacGregor, librarian for the town of Bennington, launches the summer reading program at the Dodge Library with a visit of introduction at Pierce School. “Libraries Rock”, the 5 week reading program beginning on July 5th through August 3rd features a musical tour through summer reading. There will be stories,
Pierce School students, staff, and parents spent a day of exploaration and fun at the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, VT. The Montshire Museum offers a hands-on experience featuring both indoor and outdoor activities. The topics touched upon at the Museum’s many exhibits relate to natural and physical science, ecology, and technology. Pierce students had the opportunity to interact with the exhibits and to exlore the water features and nature trails.
