FES Points of P.R.I.D.E. Newsletter

On Tuesday, October 7, our elementary students visited the Francestown Fire Department to honor Fire Prevention week. Our fire and emergency responders created an informative and engaging set of activities for students, learning about fire safety and how to plan for emergencies. These activities included modeling how fire staff use specific equipment for fire rescue while keeping themselves safe, dropping and rolling practice and touring the fire trucks! That seemed to be the favorite part besides the special snack and goodies the staff had planned for each student. Everything was a hands-on adventure! We had a wonderful visit and all the students left with a smile and the important information they need to protect themselves and help family stay safe.

A special note...We would like to share as a school family community how much we appreciate our fire department and emergency responders in our small town. Chief Kullgren, First Deputy Chief Kevin Holdridge and all the staff that are prepared for every emergency every day which brings peace of mind for our families living in Francestown and the surrounding area. We can't say thank you enough for all you do for us and we are dropping off some special student made cards to show you how much you are appreciated. Thank you!

Students from the ConVal High School visited FES on Thursday, October 9th to enjoy some time with the elementary students mentoring and building up our connections between the greater school community. Ten students and Principal McKillop joined students for lunch, recess and differentiated activities focused on our work with the Harris Center and other nature topics. Mrs. Ramey's K-1 class listened to the story, "Spookley the Square Pumpkin", explored pumpkins using their five senses and even tasted pumpkin puree! Some students liked it and others definitely did not! High School students that worked with our Grade 1-2 class with Mrs. Carbonneau helped us with a science project about fall trees and learned why they change color. Finally, Ms. Parisi's 3-4 class had the luckiest session with Kara from the Harris Center working on scientific investigations! Everyone enjoyed the partnership day and made special connections together, especially Principal McKillop who played soccer at recess and decided that next time, sneakers would be an important thing to pack! Go Principal McKillop!

• October 14 - 17: another week of P.E./Wellness with Mr. LeGraw!
• October 20 - 24: Art with Mr. Melle
• October 27 - 31: Library with Mrs. Donovan
• November 3 - 14: P.E./Wellness with Mr. LeGraw

Students in Grades K-4 were welcomed by the Lions Club as they conducted their yearly free vision screening. We appreciate the support and students had fun while they participated in a vision screening test. All of them that participated came back with stickers and smiles. It was a fun way to ensure our students have the vision to read well and have the appropriate eyewear that meets their needs. Thank you Lions Club for your support! Please remember that the Lions Club also supports recycling of eyewear so donations help everyone. Thank you!

All students that ride to school or home on a bus practiced bus evacuations this week. Our bus drivers guided the students in the procedure of evacuation and safety protocols which included locating the exits in the bus in multiple places, being quiet and aware of bus driver directions to hear safety information and how to fully exit the bus safely in an emergency. Thank you to our amazing bus drivers for keeping our students safe coming and leaving FES!

Grade 1/2 had a fantastic week! It was filled with some great learning experiences! We started off with Cornucopia with a scavenger hunt for edible plant seeds, followed by a trip to the fire department and expanded our knowledge about fire safety. We ended the week with a visit with students from ConVal High School. They helped us with a science art project about fall trees and why they change color! It was a fun-filled week of learning and new experiences!

• October 13 - Columbus Day holiday, NO SCHOOL
• October 16 - Grades 3-4 with the Harris Center
• October 23 - Grades 2-4 with the Harris Center
• October 24 - Lantern Making with Mr. Melle
• October 29 - O.L.L. Morning (Details to come!)
• October 31 - P.R.I.D.E. Meeting AND Halloween Parade
• November 10 - Parent/Teacher Conference Day
• November 11 - Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL
• November 12 - Picture Retake Day