AES Eagle Eye Tribune
Antrim Elementary School
Principal Corner
AES Newsletter - November 17, 2024
Dear AES Families,
On Friday, November 22nd, we will hold our annual Turkey Trot! đŚđââď¸đââď¸ This fun event brings our community together while promoting fitness and school spirit. See below for more detailsâwe canât wait to see everyone join in the excitement! đ
We are also thrilled to announce our Annual AES Fall Feast đ𼧠for students and staff, which will take place on Tuesday, November 26th, at 12:00 PM. Weâre inviting families to volunteer in various areas such as food preparation, setup, serving, or cleanup. đ Please complete the attached form to indicate how youâd like to help. Youâre welcome to sign up for more than one task! Details for each area of need are included in the form. If you have any questions, donât hesitate to reach out to me directly. Thanks to your incredible support last year, the feast was a huge success, and weâre looking forward to another wonderful event.
This newsletter also includes many photos đ¸ highlighting activities from the past two weeks, along with the first edition of the AES student-created school newspaper! đ°âď¸ Our hardworking fourth graders have done an amazing job putting this together, and Iâm excited to read their articles throughout the year.
REMINDER:
đ Dress in Layers:
With morning temperatures often starting frosty âď¸ and afternoons warming up âď¸, we encourage students to dress in layers each day. This will help ensure they stay comfortable as they adjust to the changing weather.
Warmly,
Beth Gibney
Principal, Antrim Elementary School
"Where students learn to soar." đŚ
Important Dates
Upcoming Events: (see AES Calendar on Website for more)
11/22 â Turkey Trot
11/26 â Fall Feast
11/27 - 11/29 - Thanksgiving Recess
12/11 - Family STEM Night
AES Newspaper
School Newspaper: A group of third and fourth graders have been working on a school newspaper. The first edition came out on Friday. Please see the included link for the digital version. Next week a new group will begin their newspaper.
Book Blast!
Update
Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event has been an enormous success. We have raised over $9000 as a school and we can not wait for students to receive their books! If you registered, sent out 10 or more invitations and have not received your prizes yet, you will receive those on book day. More information is coming soon about book day! đşď¸đ
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
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As some of you may remember, we hosted a wonderful school-wide Thanksgiving Feast last year, bringing together students and staff to share a full Thanksgiving meal. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our volunteers, we were able to prepare food, set up, serve, and clean up with ease, making the event a memorable experience for everyone.
This year, weâre once again looking for volunteers to help make this special tradition happen. If youâre willing and able to lend a hand, please sign up and check off the areas where youâd like to contribute. Feel free to volunteer for more than one task if youâre available.
Key Details:
- Food Drop-Off: All cooked or prepared food must be dropped off by 9:00 AM on Tuesday.
- Turkey Pickup: Turkeys can be picked up on Friday afternoon or Monday morning.
- Potato Pickup: Bags of potatoes will be available for pickup on Friday afternoon.
- Set-Up: Begins at 9:30 AM.
- Serving: From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
- Clean-Up: Begins at 1:15 PM.
Thank you so much for your willingness to help make this event a success once again. Your support is truly appreciated!
Turkey Trot
AES Turkey Trot
Description:
Greetings AES Eagles. On Friday, November 22nd, we will have our annual
Turkey Trot. This is a fun event that promotes fitness and community. Each grade level will run a set amount of laps around the field (4th and 3rd Grades run 3 laps, 2nd and 1st Grades run 2 laps, Kindergarten runs 1 lap). The school will come out to cheer the running students. Families are welcome to join us in the cheering section.
When and where:
Thursday, November 22nd, 2:00 to 3:00, on Shea Field.
Monday, November 25th will be our make up date.
What does my student need:
Nothing special. It might be cold, students should be dressed in layers. Proper footwear is a must for students to be able to run.
Student Spotlight
Xandi was the winner of the Epic Book Blast treasure chest raffle! Congratulations!
Classroom News
Library News
In The Library
This Week: In the library this week, Fourth Grade group B learned about the binary system and computational thinking. Ms. Revazâs second grade began our Ladybug Book Award Competition. This is a New Hampshire competition where elementary students vote between 9 books and choose the winner of the award! We have been reading the books this week. We even had a guest reader for one (see photo). Fourth grade also began learning about making a bill and wrote their own bills as part of their government unit. Miss, Dâs First friends learned all about the parts of a book.
Next Week: Next week third grade and Miss. Starrâs First Friends will have library.
Books for Bikes: Great job turning in your raffle tickets for Books for Bikes. Keep turning them in for more chances to win a bike!
Kindergaten
What a busy week in kindergarten! We continued our community helper unit with a visit from Officer Hodgen and his K9. He explained what a police dog does and gave some demonstrations.
Mrs. Phaneuf's class has been working hard in literacy centers. One of our favorite activities is seasonally themed literacy games. This week we played a turkey alphabet and beginning sound game to kick off November!
First Grade
Mrs. Sullivanâs class has been working hard on learning about digraphs! Digraphs are 2 letters that come together and make 1 sound. So far, weâve learned about -ck like in the word pick and -sh at the beginning and end of words like shop and dish. This week, weâve been working on both voiced and unvoiced -th sounds such as âthemâ and âthingâ. We will learn to practice writing words with this digraph using the ârainbowâ technique. We will also learn some new phonics games!
Together, with Ms. Voorheesâs class, weâve been working on writing about pumpkins and practicing to present to the school at Community Meeting.
Second Grade
This week, our second graders learned about Veterans Day and why it's celebrated. We discussed the importance of honoring those who have served in the military and the sacrifices they made to protect our country. As part of our celebration, we created a beautiful American flag using our handprints, each one representing our gratitude and pride! We also wrote heartfelt letters to veterans, expressing our appreciation for their bravery and dedication. It was a meaningful week, and we are so proud of our students for their thoughtfulness and creativity!
Muzart
There is lots of fall artwork in the hallways! Donât forget to check it out when you visit!
~Mrs. Harvey
Halloween and Eagle Group Photo Gallery
Fourth Grade
Fourth Graders are working hard to learn about the six characteristics of Democracy and the three branches of government to prepare for our field trip to the State House and Supreme Court on November 15th. We also finished our first math module and the students did fantastic! Students are also really excited about the Book Blast. Fourth grade had the highest percentage of participation in Book Blast registrations. We canât wait to earn books and other prizes!
Health Office
Nurse Mellon
Weâve noticed an increase in respiratory illnesses recently and want to share a reminder about the Department of Public Health and CDCâs recommendations for reducing the spread of these illnesses.
If your student is experiencing symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, fever, or a runny/stuffy nose, please keep them at home until their symptoms improve.
Here are some simple but effective steps to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses:
- Practice good handwashing with soap and water.
- Clean high-touch surfaces frequently.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with your inner elbow.
- Stay home and away from others until youâre feeling better.
Thank you for your attention to these guidelines, which help keep our school community healthy and safe.
Counselor's Corner
Mrs. Lofstedt
CLASSROOM LESSONS (K-4): Mrs. Phaneufâs Class: No lesson this week. Ms. Lawlerâs Class: In this weekâs lesson, your child learned to use body language and context clues to figure out when someone feels happy. They practiced looking at the personâs face and body, as well as thinking about whatâs going on in the situation. Encourage your child to notice when others around them feel happy. Have them practice using body language and context clues to figure out when family members, friends, or characters in books, movies, or on TV might be feeling happy. Mrs. Sullivanâs Class: In this weekâs lesson, your child learned to use body language and context clues to figure out when someone feels worried. They practiced looking at the personâs face and body, as well as thinking about whatâs going on in the situation. Encourage your child to notice when others around them might feel worried. Have them practice using body language and context clues to figure out when family members, friends, or characters in books, movies, or on TV might be feeling worried. Ms. Voorheesâs Class: In this weekâs lesson, your child practiced using body language and context clues (looking at the personâs face and body, thinking about whatâs going on in the situation) to figure out how someone is feeling. Ask your child to tell you how they think others around them might be feeling, for example a sibling, or a character in a story, a movie, or a TV show. Ms. Revazâs Class: No lesson this week. Ms. Del Rossiâs Class: In this weekâs lesson, your child learned that we can feel proud when we accomplish something difficult or when we do something nice for others. Ask your child to tell you about a time they felt proud. Tell them about a time you felt proud of something you accomplished or of doing something nice for others. 3rd Grade: In this weekâs lesson, your child learned that emotions give us information about what we want or need. Ask your child what information the emotions fear, sadness, and happiness give us. 4th Grade: In this weekâs lesson, your childâs class reflected on their journey of working toward their goal. Ask your child about their experience with setting a class goal and working toward it. What worked? What didnât work? What could they do next time? Reflect on a goal youâve worked toward and what you learned. Helping Kids Manage Negative Thoughts: The Power of Noticing (Adapted from https://gozen.com/helping-kids-manage-negative-thoughts-the-power-of-noticing/) We all experience negative thoughts. They just show up like bad guests, unannounced, and overstaying their welcome. For kids and teens, these thoughts can be especially tough, often leading to feelings of doubt, fear, or anxiety. But what if we could teach young people a simple skill to manage these thoughts: one that helps them observe without getting swept away? Instead of trying to push negative thoughts away or letting them take over, we can encourage kids and teens to pause and observe their thoughts from a distanceâjust like watching clouds float by. Why Noticing Works Noticing is more than just paying attentionâitâs about creating space between ourselves and our thoughts. When we notice a thought, weâre not reacting to it or letting it define us; weâre simply acknowledging its presence and allowing it to pass. Hereâs why the skill of noticing is so powerful: Creates Distance from Thoughts: By observing their thoughts instead of getting caught up in them, kids create emotional distance. They can see thoughts for what they areâjust thoughtsârather than facts or truths. Reduces Reactivity: Noticing gives kids a chance to slow down and avoid reacting impulsively to their thoughts. This empowers them to respond calmly, rather than becoming overwhelmed by negative self-talk or worries.
Builds Resilience: When kids learn to notice and let go of thoughts, they build resilience. They understand that thoughts are temporary and they donât need to give every passing idea power or attention. This strengthens their ability to cope with challenges and manage emotions.
Counselor Contact Information
Email: vlofstedt@conval.edu
Website: https://sites.google.com/conval.edu/lofstedt/
Location: 10 School Street, Antrim, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 588-6371
Antrim Elementary School
Antrim Elementary School
Email: bgibney@conval.edu
Website: https://aes.conval.edu/
Location: 10 School Street, Antrim, NH, USA
Phone: (603)588-6371