Westward Expansion Focused Research!

This spring, third graders have been learning about the era of Westward Expansion, during the 1800s. Small groups of students researched topics of interest related to this era. Together, they took notes, synthesized the information, and planned for teaching others. These slides are a result of this hard work! Please enjoy!

First Tee Success!

Cedar Knoll Golf Trip Postponed

Our field trip to Cedar Knoll has been postponed until Thursday, June 13th due to the expected rainy weather.

On Thursday, students will need to come to school prepared with:

• sneakers
• layers of clothes suitable for movement
• lunch (or order one from the RES Cafe)
• water bottle
• bug spray and/or sunblock to be self-applied

We will be leaving RES at 10:30 am and returning by 2:00 pm.

2019 RES Field Day

We had so much fun at the Annual RES Field Day & Walk-a-Thon event.  Mr. G always puts on a fabulous event and today (with the fantastic weather) was no exception!  Thanks, Mr. G and all of the friends and families who came to help out and/or celebrate with us!

2019 RES Powder Run

Help! Golf Volunteers Still Needed

Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay

We are looking for a few more volunteers for our field trip to Cedar Knoll Country Club on Tuesday, June 11th.  You don't need any golf experience...just a willingness to supervise and encourage new golfers!

If you're able to volunteer, please let us know...we'd love to have you!

Help Wanted: Summer Library Checkouts

Summer Library Checkouts Coming Soon

Image From: http://www.clipartpanda.com/clipart_images/a-stack-of-books-clip-art-16355810

Mrs. Wood would LOVE a few extra pair of hands to help out during summer library checkouts between now and the end of the year.  If you've got a few minutes to spare, for third grade or ANY grade, please sign up on the Sign-Up Genius to help Mrs. Wood puts books in readers' hands for the summer!

A Blackhawk Helicopter Visits RES!

And...we were even on the news!

Andean Condors at Pittsburgh Aviary -- Live Cam!

Photo Source: (Lake Fong/Post-Gazette)

In Spanish classes this week, Senora Harris shared this LIVE NEST CAM with students showing Andean Condors nesting at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.  Check it out if you get a chance!

Here's an article about the condors, too!

Watch our LIVE Chick Cams!

The chicks we've been watching grow for the past few weeks are getting ready to hatch...they may even hatch this weekend! You can always check in over the weekend with our live links to see the progress! Don't worry if you see one hatch early, they are born with enough food (from the yolk) to survive for quite awhile before being moved to the brooder. Once most of the chicks hatch, we'll move our camera over to the brooder to check in on them!

  Mrs. Girouard's Chick Cam

  Mrs. Ayer's Chick Cam

Cougar Chronicle: Issue 5/13/2019

Save the Date: Art Show & Concert

You are Cordially Invited to…. 

A Celebration of the Arts 

Our grades 2-4 concert this year is based on the theme of circus animals featuring songs from “The Greatest Showman” and including singing, and instrumental play. 

Who RES students: Grades 2 through 4 

When Wednesday, June 5, 2019 

Art Show Begins at 5:00 pm 

*Family Barbecue Begins at 5:30 

Concert Begins at 6:00 pm 

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. 

Feel free to bring a picnic dinner as well.

* What The art show will feature a variety of work by all students. This will include an amazing array of weaving, clay, and even shoes! 

*Family Barbecue, prepared by Chef James Cost: Donation Menu: hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, coleslaw, chips, and brownies

Snow Motion Barn Dance

World Culture Celebration

Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to our World Cultures Celebration! We loved sharing our learning with you and tasting the wonderful treats (even crickets!) from around the world! While we were able to share our essays, posters and games with you at the Breakfast, we weren't able to take you to the countries that we studied. BUT we did create Google Tours and hope you will travel with us virtually! Check out the link to our webpage and join us around the world! Third Grade World Cultures 2019

Our Community Cares Camp

Our Community Cares Camp has spots open for campers who will be entering grades 2-5 next school year!  

OCCC is a free day camp that runs from July 9- August 1 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM.  The camp provides transportation and breakfast/lunch for all campers!  Activities at OCCC include music, art, sports, swimming, creative play, gardening and cooking.  

You can check out the camp webpage at http://www.ourcommunitycarescamp.org/.  

If you would like to register your child(ren) please contact Ms. Spaulding at RES (danielle.spaulding@cesuvt.org).

Postponed -- PTO Family Movie Night

Postponed due to Weather

Breakfast Around the World

Thursday, March 14th8:30-9:15 AM in the RES Cafeteria

For the past eight weeks, students have been researching cultures around the world during Reading Workshop, and are using a variety of note taking strategies to gather and organize the information they've learned.  During Writing Workshop, students have been using this information to write articles about the cultures they've studied, working to find connecting ideas between two different cultures and writing to support their ideas with facts.  With all of this hard work under our belts, we're ready to celebrate!

If you're able, please volunteer to bring a breakfast (or snack) item from around the world on the Sign-Up Genius and join in celebrating all of the learning students have accomplished!

**Please DO NOT arrive prior to 8:30 as this causes congestion in the parking lot during morning drop-off for both RES & CHMS.**

Looking Ahead: Embryology in the Classroom!

WCAX's "Across the Fence" program just highlighted the UVM Extension's 4-H Embryology Program with Martha Manning. Third graders are proud participants in this program and it remains a highlight of the year for many.  Check it out:




We look forward to starting this program after we return from April vacation.

Thanks to WCAX and UVM Extension for providing the link to this video.

Coming Soon: 19th Annual RES Science Fair!

19th Annual RES SCIENCE FAIR

Thursday March 14th, 2019

Students in Grades K- 4 will be sharing their great science projects in the RES gym!  The Farm to School program will be offering a dinner during the event so that both participating families and those looking for a night out can grab a great meal!   Raffle prizes will be awarded to students who ask great science questions! Everyone is welcome!*

RES Farm to School Dinner

Time: 5-6 pm

Location: RES Cafeteria

RES Science Fair

Time: 5:45 – 6:45 pm

(participants may set up projects any time after 5:15pm)

Location: RES Gym

*NOTE: All families are welcome, whether you have created a science fair project or not! This is a great night to learn and have fun as a community!  

Hope to see you there!

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

Coming Soon: Global School Play Day #gspd2019

RES Third Graders will be participating in Global School Play Day all day on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.   We'll be spending our entire day engaged in "unstructured" play -- board games, card games, building, making, creating, outdoors...you name it!  We won't be on technology!

Here's a quick TedX video on the decline of play:



So, on February 6th...students may bring (clearly labeled) board games, card games, dolls, blocks, trucks, cars, racetracks, empty boxes for building/creating, puzzles, blankets (for fort building!), et cetera.

We'll spend the day immersed in play...we can't wait!