Kindergarten Lottery

The lottery for the 5-day kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year will take place TOMORROW, Friday, January 24th at 10:30 AM.

Keith Munslow

The children recently enjoyed an assembly with Keith Munslow.  He is an artist, storyteller, comedian and musician...so multi-talented.  Learn more about Keith Munslow and his many skills at http://www.keithmunslow.com/about-keith.

Bubble Workshop

The children in Kindergarten had a soap-er great time playing with bubbles today! They learned about being scientists and exploring the science of bubbles. This presentation was brought to us by TESPTO and the Discovery Museum! 

Bags with Our Belongings

The children at Steward School were presented with a challenge. They were asked to bring all of their belongings in a brown paper bag rather than their backpacks on Founder's Day, January 14. This experience simulated what it felt like to move on opening day from Proctor to the doors of Steward School on Perkins Row. Many children expressed that this was frustrating when their bags were breaking and their handles were falling off. There was even more frustration around the fact that it was very challenging to find a brown paper bag to bring to school in the first place

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Celebrating 50 Years at Steward

Yesterday we had an assembly to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steward School. Mrs. Melanie Sandman, a teacher at Proctor School and one of the first students to arrive at Steward on opening day, reenacted this experience of moving from Proctor School to Steward School holding a brown paper bag filled with her belongings. She talked about the change from the little wooden desk to a brand-new metal desk that opened at the top. She talked about the smells and tastes on that very first day and all the teachers that she had had throughout her years at Steward School.  As a token, she gave each child a feather. This feather was meant to remind the children of the quill  weathervane at the top of Steward School.  She wanted the children to equate this feather with their memories of Steward School, which she encouraged to keep forever in their hearts.  We thank her for coming and Mr. MacElhiney for coordinating this incredible experience. 

Mapping

Second graders are working on creating world maps as they study oceans, continents, the major mountains and rivers. 

Snow Days

Hello Children and Families!

I hope you are all enjoying this extra vacation time. We have been having fun in the Costa house except Joey would really like to get outside, as you can see. I I am really looking forward to seeing you all again and hearing about your New Year's resolutions.  Families, please note that the presentation about Kindergarten programs and registration for the 2014-2015 school year will be on Monday, January 6 at 6:30 PM.  Have a great long weekend! 

Elf Store

Here are some pictures from the second grade elf store. The children had a wonderful time and learned         about budgeting at the same time!