Students around the building have been busy representing the various ways they are thankful this month at MCS!
Please visit the link below if you would like to Zoom with one of our specialists for a conference.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p_9GC-XTaUWYd8YnDAEVUgIgBBG8P6Pzo66rlJOcCOo/edit?usp=sharing
Hello,
The number of reported positive COVID-19 cases in Maine continues to be high. I am writing to remind everyone to please monitor yourself/your student and call a health care provider if you experience symptoms. Remember, it is important that everyone accurately complete the symptom check each day before coming to school and stay home if you are sick. Today, less than 2/3 of our students’ had their symptoms reported. This requires additional time for the nurse to go and check on the unreported students to make sure he/she does not have any symptoms. Your continued support in using the symptoms check site is appreciated.
Respectfully,
Chuck Potter
Principal
Just a friendly reminder that our Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for this Thursday evening from 3:30-8:00 pm and Monday the 23rd from 3:30-6:00 pm. Each teacher will send out their individual Zoom link. Please call the school if you need help setting up a conference time.
Happy World Kindness Day! The month of November at MCS as been dedicated to acts of kindness. Students have been challenged each day to spread some positivity as well as listening to some guest readers during snack. "Let Your Kindness Shine" was our spirit day theme for Thursday and Friday. Students and staff wore bright colors to showcase our kindness.
The Kindergarten students in Mrs. Plumpton's and Ms. Thomson's room are soaring with kindness this month!
Mrs. Paradis and her 4th grade students were busy with their math facts. Today the students were excited to share the 9's trick. Did you know this is faster than the fingers trick?
The students in Mrs. Ackroyd's class were working hard on their five frames in math class today!
Who doesn't love game time with Principal Potter? Students love to visit his office to build, construct and strategize!
While walking through the 1st grade wing I had the opportunity to watch Mrs. Morrison lead her students through a Scholastic News about Veteran's Day. Using her classroom's Promethean Board Mrs. Morrison had the students practice their one to one match to text by following along on their paper copy Scholastic News as the text was being read aloud on the Promethean Board. Her students also learned about helicopters; what a veteran is; as well as why we celebrate Veteran's Day.
As I was walking through the 1st grade wing I had the opportunity to watch Mrs. Brown Abell's 1st graders learn how to use Edgenuity. Edgenuity is a program that integrates and uses our students' NWEA tests results to find activities that will support and boost his/her learning.
Last Friday students arriving to school were greeted with lively music and assistant principal Mrs. Hallissey, dancing to the music. Students were eager to join in and briefly dance with Mrs. Hallissey before they headed into the school. This impromptu dance party made for a fun start to the day and had students energized.
First grade students had a blast this week with their Mystery Science lesson. Each student had the opportunity to experiment with a star maker to learn about what happens to stars in the daytime.
As the first 3rd grade writing unit, personal narratives, draws to a close, students got a chance to (distantly) share with each other the pieces they are the most proud of. They were able to provide feedback to each other on meeting the goals we had as writers. Next week, they will get a chance to edit and publish their work! I am so glad we can still find ways to work collaboratively while adhering to our safety protocols.
Mrs. Goad- Third Grade
Just enjoying some beautiful fall weather!
Today in first grade students learned all about the process of voting. First graders learned that you can vote on lots of different things,
favorite food, color, favorite dinner or even your favorite book character. Today first grade students “registered” to vote, filled out their own ballot and cast their vote for their favorite book character (the Pigeon or Pete the Cat). Once they submitted their vote, they received an “I voted” stocker (check your messages for a photo). After the votes were tallied Mr. Potter and Mrs. Hallissey made the announcement to the first grade team. Ask your child who won the election at MCS!
A student from Mrs. Sturtevant's class reading their first piece of narrative writing this week!!
This week Mrs. Parnham's 3rd grade math students began using the math workshop model. Students will practice new skills through various games and hands on activities using manipulatives (easily sanitized and virtual). Below are some students practicing multiplication strategies
Sight Word Practice!
Mrs. Sturtevant's 1st graders were building sight words today for reading and writing using magnetic letters!
Hi Everyone,
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be November 19th from 3:30 to 8:00 PM and November 23rd from 3:30 to 6:00 PM. To schedule a conference with one of our specialist you can click on the link below to email them. Then they will get back to with with a day and time.
Best Regards,
Chuck Potter
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iAX30ov5B0iSx0WF1Ka0Lv0CdvSB4O7z--D_9FXCGuE/edit?usp=sharing