Friday Flash
March 27th 2026
K-2- we participated in gymnastics activities such as different types of rolls, balancing poses, balance beam, tramp, and other stunts. We worked on volleying skills with balloons and beach balls. To celebrate the winter olympics we did some relays and games that they may see in the olympics. (skating, bobsled, etc). We are just finishing our jumping rope section where students see how many jumps they can do in a row, Ninja jump rope, and kangaroo club. We are currently working in what is flexability and muscular endurance with the testing of each with curl-ups and sit and reach. During play week students participated in minute to win it games and cup stacking.
Grades 3/4 -
The classes learned and played spikeball. We participated in gymnastics activities such as different types of rolls, balancing poses, balance beam, tramp, and other stunts. They had to put a short routine together from the skills they learned. We worked on volleyball skills such as underhand pass, overhand pass and the serve. To celebrate the winter olympics we had our own NES winter olympics as students were grouped in countries and competed for medals for their county. We are just finishing our jumping rope section. Students participated in Ninja jump rope and endurance jumping rope. We are currently working in what is flexability and muscular endurance with the testing of each with curl-ups and sit and reach.During play week students participated in minute to win it games and cup stacking.
Grades 5/6 -
The classes learned and played spikeball. We participated in gymnastics activities such as different types of rolls, balancing poses, balance beam, tramp, and other stunts. They had to put a short routine together from the skills they learned. We worked on volleyball skills such as underhand pass, overhand pass and the serve and then used those skills in a game situation. We are just finishing our jumping rope section. Students participated in Ninja jump rope and endurance jumping rope. We are currently working in what is flexability and muscular endurance with the testing of each with curl-ups and sit and reach.During play week students participated in minute to win it games and cup stacking.
Dear Families,
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Humor. Humor means enjoying laughter and bringing smiles to others.
Humor helps us see the lighter side of things, making tough times easier and more fun. It doesn't mean you have to tell jokes, but people with humor often notice the funny moments in life and share them with others. Humor can lift people's spirits and help them through challenges. It’s important to help students understand how to use humor in a kind way, to lift others up, and never at someone else's expense.
To practice and encourage the character strength of humor at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
Thank you for your support!
Principal Loretta Cruz
Email: loretta.cruz@oesu.org
Website: https://www.nesvt.org/
Location: 214 Pulaski Street, Newbury, VT, USA
Phone: 802-866-5621
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburyelementaryVT