Lion's Roar

Thank you to the students, families, and community partners hat came to Walk, Bike & Roll to School! It was a beautiful fall morning with many memories made singing and exercising together.

The first second grade Wit and Wisdom module explores the seasons, trees, and signs of fall. Rob Mills, arborist and owner of Lichen Trees LLC came to speak to the second graders about his job, show them his tools and gear, and speak about how the trees can show us signs of the changing seasons. Thank you so much Mr. Mills and Ms. Rice for this wonderful presentation.

Fourth grade has been studying observational drawing. They learned about the art of "still life" by examining the artwork of the impressionist Paul Cezanne; particularly his paintings of fruit. Students then created their own apple paintings, drawing and painting while looking at real apples, just like a French impressionist!

Happy Autumn!

5th grade artists have also been working on observational skills. They are beginning a watercolor unit and through careful study, they drew a variety of leaves. After outlining their leaves with oil pastels, they experimented with watercolors, creating new color combinations and happy accidents by letting their colors flow and blend.

Happy Fall!

At the end of September, student names were drawn. Students from each grade level won books from the vending machine, extra recess for their class and pizza with the principal.

Tomorrow, October 7, begins a new theme - CONFIDENCE! All Sheffield students will read "Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon" by Patty Lovell. In addition to receiving Roary's Raffle tickets for the Sheffield PRIDE pillars students will also be recognized for:

• Smiling, singing loud and standing tall.

• Using positive body language.

• Being mindful of positive self-talk.

• Believing in yourself.

• Knowing what makes you bloom. (self-care)

• Building a good reputation.

• Being proud of who you are.

• Identifying caring adults you can talk to at Sheffield.

• Being a responsible digital citizen.

Tuesday, October 8th - Grade 4 & 5 student council elections

Wednesday, October 9th - Early release at noon

Thursday, October 10th - Fire Prevention Week assemblies with the TF fire department

Thursday, October 17 - Picture Day Retakes

Friday, October 18th from 6-7:30 - FOH/FOS Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 - Bernardston Scarecrow in the Park (SES StuCo entry)

Thursday, October 24th - GMRSD Elementary Literacy Night at Hillcrest

Monday, October 28th - Friday, November 1 - Fall themed school spirit week

Wednesday, October 30th - Early release at noon

MCAS Assessment Dates

ELA (Grades 3 -5) - April 8 & 9, 2025

Math (Grades 3-5) - April 29 & 30, 2025

STE (Grade 5) - May 13 & 14, 2025