Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Marshmallow Challenge

Inquiring minds working together to figure out how to make the tallest 
structure possible with spaghetti, one marshmallow and tape!

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Awesome writing prompts to inspire you!


Write a letter to a grandparent!
Perspective:
Do you prefer swimming in a lake, ocean, or pool?
Why?
Write a letter
to an aunt or uncle!
Journal Prompt
Write about a time that you have taken a risk.



Movie Review
Write a short feature article describing your favorite summer movie. Give specific reasons about why you liked it!
Reflection
Write a reflection on your day. What were the high points, what were the low points?
Did anything surprise you?


Top 10 List
Share the top ten reasons why you are unique.
Summertime Treat
Write a descriptive journal entry about your favorite summertime treat!
Draw a map that will lead you to a buried treasure.
The write step-by- step directions about how to reach the treasure!
Journal prompt
Write about a place
that is special
 to you.

(Grandma’s house, tree fort, hammock,
front porch, beach, camp, basement fort)
Book Review
Write a book review about a favorite book that you read this summer.
Be sure to include the reasons that you would recommend for someone to
read it!


Poem
Take a walk to a quiet space outdoors and observe your surroundings. Let yourself get inspired by what you see and write a poem to record the moment.
Top 10 List
Share your top 10 favorite things you did this summer
Write and entry describing a favorite object of yours.
Write a letter to a friend that you haven’t seen in awhile.
Favorite Game
Write directions on how to play your favorite game.


Monday, July 6, 2015

Summer Reading Program to help your child continue learning and reading.

Want your child to continue reading this summer? 
Consider signing him/ her up for this program, through Lyndon State College, for the summer. It looks great! It includes decoding lessons, fluency practice, and comprehension work. On line books are included, and the video lessons look really engaging and tons of fun. This recommendation 
came from another BPMS parent and Mrs. Ehtesham.

onlinereadingskills.org/3?Family=42493882-6f08-e511-a535-02bf0a00001c&puno=3822&e_cid=ecs12u5

(this is not a live link/ cut and paste into your browser and it works fine)

Thursday, June 18, 2015

What will keep my reading skills sharp this summer?

STAY SHARP!! this summer
Read at least 20 minutes every day this summer (Or MORE if you like!)
read while mom, dad or family member is cooking dinner
read when you first wake up in the morning
read at the beach or on a camping trip
read in a hammock or on your front porch

TEN WAYS to become a better reader...
READ, read, Read, read, READ, ReaD, read, READ, read, R-E-A-D

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Special Events during the LAST WEEK of school















This week at BPMS:
Monday 6/15, 
Fourth Grade Recognition 
at 6:00 pm

Tuesday 6/16,
School Board Meeting 6:30pm

Second Grade trip to the Montshire Museum

Wednesday 6/17,
Last All School Morning Meeting
Step Up Day for students

Thursday 6/18,
WICKED FUN DAY 12-2:00 pm

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Arbor Day Celebration, Friday, June 12th at 1:45pm

You are cordially invited to
our Annual Arbor Day Celebration

Friday, June 12th
1:45 pm-2:05 pm
This year we are planting a tree to honor Sue Van Der Vliet
for her dedication and commitment to our school, 
and for her strength and beauty
She has been a role model for all of us throughout this year
We hope you can join us! 

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Brewster-Pierce girls cross the 5K finish line!

Yesterday, a beautiful Saturday in June, the Girls On The Run team 
from Brewster-Pierce Memorial School
headed to the Fair Grounds in Essex to participate in the 5K Run/Walk.
Despite a few unexpected injuries, the team remained strong and even those unable to run/walk cheered on their teammates with smiles on their faces.
It was a wonderful day and an amazing culmination of ten weeks of hard work and fun learning about: setting goals, being strong and having FUN being active!
THANK YOU Coaches...this isn't possible without you.
If you see the girls this week, take a moment to celebrate their great accomplishment.
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone on the Girls On The Run team!