Mrs. Carlson, Life Skills Coach, has paid visits to third and fourth graders this year to go over some Life Skills lessons. Today she visited the 3rd grade classrooms to teach about Self-Esteem, Confidence and What You are Good At. Photos below show Mrs. Carlson working with Mrs. Partyka's 3rd grade classroom who are working in their Life Skills workbook.
Developing great reading habits at an early age results in students developing a joy for reading and also boosts their academic scores in every subject. In grades K-2, student's are learning to read. By 3rd grade, student's are reading to learn. Below are a few examples of the positive impact great reading habits do to students.
This morning, Elk's members from Escanaba and Manistique paid a visit to the third grade classrooms to hand each student their very own dictionary. The Elk's members explained to the students how they help children in the local community and offer scholarships. The student's also learned about the word benevolent, and the Elk's motto: "Elk's Care, Elk's Share. Below are a few photos of the third grade student's with their very own dictionaries.
This morning, I visited the fourth grade classrooms to discover the following taking place:
Students will be dismissed at 11:55 am this Friday for teacher training in the afternoon. Student's will eat lunch and leave from school at 11:55 am with buses departing at 12:00 pm.
We have tremendous support with our Foster Grandparents and each year they ask for a fundraiser to help support the Foster Grandparent Program, Students can bring in a $1.00 donation to school and wear pajama's on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
This year students will kick-off the Halloween parties with a parade through the gymnasium at 1:30 pm with classroom parties to follow. Parents and community members are welcome to watch the parade! Bleachers will be pulled out for families to watch the students marching through. Once the parade is over, family members are invited to help out with classroom parties and activities (check your child’s backpack for additional information from their teacher).
Students will not be wearing costumes in school for the entire school day. Students will bring their costume in a separate bag to be put on just before the parade. Keep it simple so your child can be successful getting ready as independently as possible. COSTUME GUIDELINES: · No weapons (guns, knives, swords, bow and arrows etc.) · Keep it school appropriate, safe and fun for your child (all other dress code guidelines apply) We’re brewing up a Halloween Party!
Jump on your broomstick and join us for… Table or Treat! Date: Tuesday October 25, 2016 Time: 6:00-7:00pm Location: Emerald Elementary Gym Ages: 0-12 years must be accompanied by an adult. Kids dress in your Halloween costume and “Table or Treat” from many of our family friendly area businesses and service organizations. This is a fun and safe way for our young children to experience Halloween. Please contact Schoolcraft County Parent Liaison Leann Espinoza at 286-3168 or [email protected] for questions or more information. Sponsored by the Schoolcraft County Great Start Parent Coalition Last Friday, Mrs. Morrison's 4th graders conducted an experiment with Convection Heat. The pictures below show some of the students taking part in the experiment.
October 18: Picture Retakes
Picture retakes will take place in the gymnasium from 8:25 am - 11:00 am. If you received pictures and would like retakes, please send them back during retakes. October 21: 1/2 Day of School 1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS - STAFF TRAINING Oct. 21, 2016 8:25 AM -- 11:55 AM Location: Emerald Elementary School, 628 Oak St, Manistique, MI 49854, USA Description: Students will be released at 11:55 am. Walkers and pick-up students will head out and teachers will walk bus students out. The buses will depart for home at 12:00 pm. Staff will have training from 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm at their designated locations. |
Erik E. Mason
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