FES Points of P.R.I.D.E. Newsletter
December 5, 2025
Dear FES Families,
Even with the snow day and delayed opening this past week, students have enjoyed playing basketball and other activities at school. They arrived on Wednesday ready to dive into snow-covered hills, digging deep with shovels and mittens to build a variety of snow creations. Their energy and fearless approach to the cold is always surprising, as they run across the playground in heavy snow pants with some ready to rid their human coat for a t-shirt and shorts! We appreciate the families efforts ensuring child(ren) come to school with their appropriate clothing for the cold temperatures and snow.
A reminder to all that when the temperatures are below 10 degrees including a wind chill, that students participate in indoor recess upon arrival and after lunch. Additionally, the school has only a few extra pairs of gloves, mittens, boots and snow pants to spare for emergencies so students that can remember to bring them are ready for whatever comes our way!
Please check your child's home to school folder for Trimester 1 report cards which went out today, 12/5. Our students have all been working very hard since the beginning of school and we are so very proud of them!
Enjoy a warm and cozy weekend!
~Kathie
Wellness with Mr. LeGraw
In PE this week, students worked hard on their fitness! Our 3rd and 4th graders completed the PACER test, while younger students took part in a similar endurance challenge. We also focused on body-strengthening activities and ended the week with some fun in our new gaga ball pit!
What's New in Parisi's room?
This week, Ms. Parisi's class has started their new social studies unit! We will be learning about mapping, New Hampshire, and Francestown! Third graders are starting to learn how to round numbers and Fourth graders are learning all about decimals! In our poetry unit, we are learning about the Harlem Renaissance and figurative speech.
Ms. Flanagan's Amazing K-1 Students!
In K/1, we have begun learning about maps and where we live. Our focus will also be on the animals of each region and/or continent. Students will pick an animal to write about. This will tie into our Informational Writing Unit. Students will be making books!
