Cougar Chronicle #12

Cougar Chronicle Issue #11

Interested in Cockroach Sitting for Summer?

Our kind and friendly Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches are in need of a home for the summer.  They promise to be quiet and unobtrusive!  They require very little care: simply water every day or so and add some fresh fruits and veggies every now again (apple cores are a favorite!).   Their ten-gallon (well covered) tank needs to be placed in a cool location.  That's it!  Simple!


If you are interested, please email your child's teacher or write a note and we'll be in touch.  (Please indicate if there are weeks to avoid -- cockroaches are fine on their own for long weekends.)  We would love to create a schedule to share the cockroaches among families to accommodate travel plans, etc.

Reminder: Shelburne Farms Field Trip

Shelburne Farms Field Trip

(Image Credit: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2014/04/02/10/41/schoolbus-304249_960_720.png)

On Wednesday, third graders will be traveling to Shelburne Farms to explore Spring at the Pond & Forest, a hands-on link to our study of interdependence in Science.  We'll be leaving RES around 8:45 and returning around 2:00.  

Our plan is to be outdoors all day, so students should come prepared with the following:

• layers of clothing
• sneakers or sturdy shoes (no flip-flops or sandals)
• a snack
• a lunch from home (or let us know and we can order one from the cafeteria)
• a water bottle 
• sunscreen and/or bug spray (to be applied by your child)

We're looking forward to a day of outdoor learning at the Farms!

Chaperones:  Please plan to join us at school by 8:30.

Cougar Chronicle Issue #10

A Chick is Born #uvmembryology

This week has been very exciting as 55 of our chicken eggs have hatched.  Here's a video of just one of our chick's making their appearance!

At the end of the week, our cornish cross chicks will be off to farm in Fairfield where they will live happily til the end of their days.

A Celebration of the Arts

You are Cordially Invited to… 

A Celebration of the Arts 

 Who RES students: Grades 3 and 4 

 When Wednesday May 23rd Art Show Begins at 5:00 pm 

A light snack, prepared by Chef James, will be served. 

Concert Begins at 6:00 pm (Please note: students should gather for the concert by 5:50) 

 Where Art Show: Inside Richmond Elementary 

             School Concert: On the Field between RES and CHMS 

             CONCERT RAIN LOCATION: Camel’s Hump Middle School Gym 

 *Please plan to bring a blanket or chair to sit on during the concert.* 

 What The art show will feature a variety of work by all students. This will include an amazing array of clay pieces, origami, self-portraits, batik, and even shoes! 

 The outdoor concert , “Bon Voyage”, will celebrate the imagination of Robert Louis Stevenson, and the adventures of ocean travel around the globe, as we sing, dance, and play for you.

Cougar Chronicle Issue #9

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The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!

RES will be having another school wide

Scholastic Book Fair

on Tuesday, May 22 & Wednesday, May 23

in Room 10.

This is a BOGO sale.  Buy one book at the regular price and get another of equal or lesser value free.  Students and families can also buy raffle tickets to win a basket of books. 1 ticket for .25 or 5 for $1.00.    

The RES Scholastic Book Fair will be open:

Tuesday,  May 22, 7:15-8:15 am & 2:45-5:45 pm.

Wednesday, May 23, 7:15-8:15 am & 2:45-5:45 pm.

NEW digital payment option for students: eWallet! Now families can send their child to shop the fair cash-free! Below is a link to our Book Fair Homepage:

http://www.scholastic.com/bf/richmondelementaryschool9

Questions:  Contact Ileen Gilbar

Coming Soon: RES Powder Run

3rd Annual Richmond Powder Run 

Friday, June 8th 2:45-4:00 

The cost for the Powder Run is $20. (Mr. G is happy to give out scholarships to anyone that needs one.) T-Shirt is included with registration. There will be food, music, and lots of family fun. All proceeds from this event go back to grade level teams to promote learning in their classrooms.

Registration Info http://tiny.cc/r6eksy
Registration Options *Powder Run ($20)
Please make checks payable to RES attn Run Club
Scholarships or Questions contact brian.godfrey@cesuvt.org

Hatching Chicks!

Over the weekend, the eggs that we've been incubating since May 1st will be entering their final growth phases and may be ready to hatch.  You can keep up on all the action over the weekend and next week LIVE by checking out the following links:

Mrs. Ayer's Webcam

Mrs. Girouard's Webcam

Ms. Poncelet's Webcam

You can download the Ustream TV app to your device, too.  Search for your teacher's name (or Third Grade Chick Hatching) to find our LIVE broadcast.

Upcoming Third Grade Events

Upcoming Third Grade Events

Mrs. Ayer, Mrs. Girouard & Ms. Poncelet

Week of May 14th → Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC)

• 

  Scholars will be taking these assessments each day (Monday thru Thursday) from 10:00-12:00.  
• Be sure your child has a healthy, hearty breakfast and comes to school with a snack.   (Helpful test-taking “tools” will be provided.)
• Make-ups will be on Friday, May 18 and the week of May 21st.

Afternoons, Week of May 14th  → Outdoor Science Activities

• Please send students with socks & sneakers, as well as a light pair of pants to wear while hiking outdoors.  There have been some ticks spotted already this season, so we want students to be dressed appropriately to avoid contact!
• Sunscreen and/or bug spray may be applied by students.

May 30, 2018 → Shelburne Farms Field Trip

• Permission slips were sent home last week.  Due Friday, 5/11.
• Please contact your child’s teacher if you need another form.

Save the Date: Field Trip to Cedar Knoll Country Club

This spring, 2nd and 3rd graders will be doing a golf unit during P.E. class.  The unit will focus teaching proper grip, safety awareness, etiquette of the game, and how to putt, chip, pitch, and drive.  On June 12th, we will be taking a field trip to Cedar Knoll Country Club in Hinesburg. The rain date is scheduled for June 19th.

Second Grade will be golfing in the morning from 8:30-10:30 after which they will return to RES.  Third grade will be golfing from 10:30-12:30 and then return to RES.

I’m looking for a few volunteers to help me run stations.   No experience required! I’ll fill you in on everything that you need to know.  I will need lot of help to ensure that all proper safety protocols are being followed by scholars and appropriate spacing is given when swinging clubs.

Please make sure to have your child bring a snack and water bottle, and apply sunscreen and bug spray at home.

Artist-in-Residence: Jeh Kulu

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE:  JEH KULU

Coming to RES  April 17th -20th

Dancing and Drumming with the West African Musical Troop during physical education classes.

Students should bring sneakers and comfortable clothes.

This artist in residence was supported by many people, including:

Vermont Art Council

Community Go Fund Me Contributors

RES Enrichment Program

RES Art Program

RES PTO

THANK YOU!

Questions?  Contact Darcie Rankin, Enrichment Teacher at darcie.rankin@cesuvt.org

Artist-in-Residence @ RES #gofundme

Performance art and physical movement is so important to the RES community! For the last three years, we have dedicated our resources to hosting an artist-in-residence to our school to work with students in Grades K-4. 

We have had Jeh Kulu (African Dance and Drumming) in 2015, Troy Wunderle (Circus) in 2016, and Gowri Savoor (Lantern Making) in 2017. The scholars and their families have learned from and loved each artist and we're excited to be continuing this great program.

Due to popular request, we are bringing Jeh Kulu back! This traditional West African Dance and Drum company will be coming to Richmond Elementary School in April 2018 for four days.  During this time, students in Grades K-4 will have an opportunity to learn from these amazing Vermont artists during their physical education classes.   Our third grade classes will be using this opportunity to further connect with our World Cultures unit and our hope is to have a special performance-celebration with Jeh Kulu at the end of the week to conclude our learning!

We have raised a portion of the artist fee through grant fundraising, but are seeking your help to ensure that the artists can be here all four days and visit with every classroom! Thank you for supporting the performance arts and physical movement at RES! 

You can support this program at RES by visiting this site:  https://www.gofundme.com/artistsatRES

Learn more about Jeh Kulu, Vermont Council-endorsed Artist-in-Residence at:
http://www.jehkulu.org/

RES Spring Fling

Annual RES Spring Fling 

Friday March 23rd 

5:30 - 8:00pm

Parents/Guardians!! Enjoy an evening out while your kids have fun attending the 2nd annual Spring Fling at Richmond Elementary School. There will be dinner/pizza, movement games, dance party, face painting, spring crafts, cup stacking, and makerspace fun. This evening is hosted by the RES PBIS Committee and staff. All proceeds go directly toward our RES Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

Please use this form to sign your child up for this fun event.

Cougar Chronicle Issue #8

Girls on the Run Vermont

Girls On The Run

Registration is now open at Richmond Elementary Girls on the Run® is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

At Girls on the Run, we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Our 10-week, 20-lesson program, will be held right here at RES! Trained volunteer coaches will foster girls’ physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being, culminating in a wonderfully uplifting 5k Run/Walk where everyone is #1!

Why It Matters
A recent national independent longitudinal study led by Dr. Maureen Weiss, an expert in positive youth development, found that the combination of Girls on the Run’s intentional life skills curriculum and highly trained coaches is key to our program’s impact.

• 97% of participants said they learned critical life skills including managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others or making intentional decisions that they can use at home, at school and with their friends
• Girls who were the least active at the start of the program increased their physical activity by more than 40%
 • Girls on the Run made a stronger impact on teaching life skills to participants than did organized sports or physical education

Overall, the study showed that participating in Girls on the Run transformed girls’ lives by helping them increase their self-confidence, develop healthy relationships, and feel good about themselves, inside and out.

What You Need to Know

Our season begins on Wednesday, March, 28th and we will meet twice per week, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 3pm -4:30pm at Richmond Elementary School in Room 1 for 10 weeks culminating with our 5k event (TBD).

Registration for GOTR is open now for RES’s Spring 2018 season! See Ms. Powers (preschool) if you want to join!

Registration is offered by paper for the 2018 season. For online registrations, payment plans are offered and we accept debit, credit, and e-check payment options. Girls on the Run Vermont has limited financial assistance available to those who truly need it. GOTR is committed to being accessible to any girl who wants to participate, and is dedicated to ensuring that the program cost is not a barrier to participation. 

Cougar Chronicle #7

Snow Motion Family Ski and Ride Day at Cochran's

Snow Motion Family

Ski & Ride Day

Family and friends are invited for a FREE Ski & Ride Day at Cochran’s Ski Area thisSunday, March 11th from 10am-2pm. It’s been a great winter on the slopes atCochran’s, and we would like to invite all family members to celebrate the end ofSnow Motion with us. Feel free to bring your skis/board or just stop by and watchyour child take a few runs.

If your child needs equipment, please contact Brian Godfrey at brian.godfrey@cesuvt.org ere is a large white trailer near the Mighty Mite li with rental equipment for SnowMotion. Please stop by and check in with Mr. G (I’ll have a blue coat), so we can keep track ofhow many people attended the event.

What: Free Family Ski & Ride Day
Where: Cochran’s Ski Area
When: Sunday, March 11th, 10am-2pm


Questions: email Mr. G at brian.godfrey@cesuvt.org