Olweus All School Assembly

Today several children helped to reinforce the lessons, vocabulary and definitions from our Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.  Several third graders provided students with the meaning of the words we use at school to define certain roles children play in various social situations.  We reinforced the concept that a one time event or action does not constitute bullying behavior.  Bullying behavior is repeated, intentional and involves a power imbalance of some type.  We did role playing as well and the children loved counting one, two, three and then saying, "ACTION" before each scene.  We made a pledge to follow our bullying prevention rules and enjoyed some great entertainment from our own students as well!

  

Collage

Mrs. Lang has been working on collages with warm and cool colors. The first grade students have made beautiful art and developed a true appreciation for the color they each studied.  

Elf Store

The second graders had so much fun at the elf store today! They used their math
skills to buy their clothing and accessories and many volunteers helped with this annual activity. 

Wreaths Across America

Members of our third grade student council joined Mrs. Costa and Mrs. Corliss at the "Wreaths Across America" event at the Topsfield Fairgrounds. Over 60,000 wreaths, made by volunteers in Kittery, Maine, were driven by caravan in 12 tractor trailers. These wreaths will be put on the headstones of fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. Our student council donated money for six wreaths. We will definitely participate in supporting this project in the future! 

Len Cabral

Today the children had an incredible experience listening to a most gifted storyteller, Len Cabral.  He is a Steward favorite, as he has an incredibly engaging way of presenting stories that capture his audience from the first word.  We are hoping this will inspire our students to bring their own stories to life through their writing and storytelling!

Matt Tavares-Famous Author Comes to Steward!

The children in grades K-3 enjoyed a TESPTO sponsored program starring Matt Tavares, children's author and illustrator.  They were so engaged listening to Matt read his books aloud and speak about the writing process.  He was a talented artist at a young age and never gave up his dream by practicing and sending his book to several publishers before it was accepted.  He showed the children his rough drafts and told them how certain illustrations took up to 50 hours.  If this didn't teach the children about perseverance and effort, I don't know what will!

Matt shows the children how he starts his sketches.

This was a picture he created around the age of 8!

Sharing his rough draft

His first published book!

After many revisions!

Showing how he uses models for his illustrations

Reading Aloud

Sneak Peek at a new book!

Trash Free Tuesday

The students at Steward School celebrated "America Recycles Day" by participating in "Trash Free Tuesday," which was coordinated by Zillie Bhuju and members of our G.R.E.E.N Committee and our Y.E.S.S (Young Earth Savers at Steward) Committee, consisting of third grade student council members.  Students from Y.E.S.S put lids on each garbage can to force people to "Ask Before You Trash" and families helped by sending in snacks and lunches that were in earth friendly containers.  Each classroom that was able to throw less than ten items in the trash ALL DAY received a green star.  We did an amazing job and we thank the GREEN Committee and our Young Earth Savers for reminding us about the importance of respecting and taking care of our precious planet.

Monday Night Trash

Tuesday Night Trash

These lids went on each garbage can to remind us to Ask Before You Trash! 

We also threw in an enrichment challenge in grade 3 to create things from recycled materials!

These are all of the trays we collected!

No School for Students Monday!

Tomorrow is a professional development day for teachers so there is no school for students. There is no school on Tuesday either. Spend a moment on Tuesday with your family thanking veterans and current members of our armed forces!

Happy Halloween!