The students have worked together to make these 2 pieces of art for the online auction that starts right after Thanksgiving. They decorated tiles with Sharpies, and we carefully dripped rubbing alcohol on to them to create a stained glass effect. They came out beautifully! This is the picture of the work  in progress.

The finished masterpieces look like this!

The next Learners for Leaders assembly for grades 3-5 is November 2.  The criteria for October was ‘Digging Deeper’. The students recognized consistently showed that they took their learning to a deeper level on their own.

November’s criteria is “Patient Persistent Problem solver. “  I will be on the lookout for students that consistently do their best to use problem solving skills and persevere to solve their problems! 

This Friday, November 4 is the next Walk to school day!  Meet us at Perkins Park at 7:20 to get some fresh air and exercise before the school day!

Other Important dates: 

-Picture retake day is Nov. 9

-No school on Friday, Nov. 11

-Thanksgiving break is November 23-25 

This is a big week at OTES, we are celebrating Red Ribbon Week!  We will have a theme each day to celebrate making healthy and drug-free choices

Monday = Wear red, and we will be decorating our door with a safety and positive choices theme.    

Tuesday =”Pajama day” follow your dreams!  Wear your pjs 
Wednesday= Team up against drugs (wear your favorite team jersey)

Thursday= Put a “cap” on drugs. Wear your favorite hat for $1, money goes to a local charity. Hats in school, holy cow!!!

Friday =  wear your community colors, OR NEW THIS YEAR!!!! Super hero day! Dress as your favorite hero!

** If you plan to order from the Scholastic Book Club, please have your order in by Friday, 10/28. **

Our class met with Fire Fighters last week, many thanks to the Old Town Fire Department!

This week, Lily was our guest reader!  She practiced this book all week, and did a stellar job reading to the class.  

Don't forget this Friday, 10/21 is the next walk to school morning!  We will be meeting at 7:20 am at Perkins Park in Old Town, and walking to school together.  It is a great way to start your day with a little activity!

Please send your student to school with a pair or earbuds or headphones!  The dollar store kind is just fine. This is a school supply that we don't share for hygiene reasons, so everyone needs their own pair.

If you are planning to order from the October Scholastic Book order, you should get your orders in by October 25!  

We will be celebrating 3 birthdays this week - Happy Birthday Zack, Brooks and Gavin! 

Governor's Fundraiser - November 15

Old Town Elementary School PTC is partnering with Governor's Restaurant in Old Town to raise funds for our school community. On November 15th from 4-8pm 10% of all dine-in AND take-out orders are donated to the PTC.  All who attend may enter to win one of two $50 Governor's gift cards!

     In Third grade this past week, we worked on publishing our first Personal Narrative pieces! As soon as that is finished up, we will be having a publishing party to celebrate!  We will continue with the Personal Narrative writing for the rest of the first trimester, so be watching for the finished works coming home!  They have worked very hard on these works, and have created some very strong and descriptive writing.   

     A huge shout out to our amazing PTC for the ice cream social on Friday, the students loved the special treat!  All the efforts of the PTC are very much appreciated, their work enriches our learning community every day.

     Our  Learners Are Leaders criteria for the month of October is "Digging Deeper."  Students who consistently do their best work, and go above and beyond what is expected every day in order to dig into their own learning will be meeting this criteria.  I have already noticed many students well on their way! 

A reminder, there is no school on Monday October 10 to observe the Columbus Day Holiday.