Veterans Day and Clouds with Mr. Musselman

Save the Date!

Thursday, December 21 @ 9 AM

FW Auditorium

Family and friends are invited to the Kindergarten Ballet.  The kindergarten classes will perform dances from the Nutcracker Ballet.  Stay tuned for more information.

Last week we gathered in the gymnasium for a Veterans Day Assembly.  Kindergarten recited a poem titled, The Flag.  Fifth Graders from Room 202  demonstrated how to fold the American Flag.   Ms. Gendron performed Taps.

In honor of Veterans Day, we made an American flag.  Be sure to ask your child about the American flag.  How many stars are on the flag?  How many stripes are on the flag?

A big thank you to Mr. Musselman from the Burlington Science for visiting the kindergarten classrooms and sharing with us his knowledge on clouds.

What did we learn?

Clouds come in different shapes and form in different parts of the sky.  Different kinds of clouds tell us about different kinds of weather.
Cirrus Clouds - form very high in the sky, where it is cold and can form before a storm
Cumulus Clouds - look like puffy cotton balls, they form low in the sky
Nimbus Clouds - rain may be on the way
Stratus Clouds - are like damp sheets, hang low in the sky and often cover the whole sky, rain or snow may be on the way

Can you make your own cloud?  Yes, Mr. M. showed us how. . .   Clouds are made up of three ingredients, water, heat and cold air.

November News

Important Dates

Wednesday, November 8 - Francis Wyman Used Book Sale

Francis Wyman's used book sale will be open at the start of school on Wednesday, November 8. Children may purchase a used book for 50 cents or bring in a book (no board books) to trade.  This activity is optional.  If you would like your child to purchase a book, please send in 50 cents in a baggy or envelope labeled with your child's name.

Thursday, November 9 - No School For Students - Professional Development for Teachers

Friday, November 10 - No School - Veteran's Day Observed


Reading in the dark with flashlights was such a treat!

 

A surprise visit from Ms. P. on Halloween!

Another amazing block zoo.

Today was FW's first all school SOAR assembly.  The focus of the SOAR assembly was self-control.