As part of their Better World Day project, the PK3 class took a step towards fostering a deeper connection with nature by creating bird feeders. The students took great pleasure in creating the feeders and are looking forward to the birds' arrival to enjoy this thoughtful gift.
Great job to Grade 3 for their participation in the town cleanup for Better World Day! Not only were they able to pick up 3 bags of litter, but they also contributed to the beautification of the town by planting flowers. Their efforts will surely make a positive impact!
Our 4th graders have successfully completed their state tests, and we celebrated this achievement with a fun activity. Students participated in an outdoor scavenger hunt! It is important to recognize the hard work and dedication our students put into preparing for these exams.
Today is Better World Day! I am impressed by our Kindergarten students project. They made suncatchers and personally delivered them to our neighbors living at Absolut Care in Westfield. The residents were delighted by the gifts and touched by the children's thoughtfulness.
This morning we held a School-wide Crew celebration. We recognized several classes for their outstanding attendance, school spirit, and nightly reading. Additionally, I want to extend my warm congratulations to William Skinner for raising over $500 for the Kids Heart Challenge!
5th and 6th grade students are currently studying rocketry. To help illustrate the concept of thrust, students were given the opportunity to construct and race balloon rockets. This hands-on activity helped students better understand the principles of rocket propulsion.
First grade students have been learning about the lunar cycle during their science block. Any time you mix Oreos and science it's a winning combination. Great job scholars!
All of our students in grades K-6 received brand new books from the United Way on 4/28. Volunteers from the community visited to pass out books and read to the students. A big thank you goes out to the United Way as well as the community volunteers.
The following students were recognized for their outstanding character this morning. Great job!
Second grade has been learning about weathering. Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water. Last week students made volcanoes to see how Earth's surface sometimes changes quickly. Nice job!
Ms. Riley's second graders took advantage of the nice weather last week and completed their reading block out doors. They also learned that reading is fun anywhere. Great job scholars!
Fifth graders have been learning how to measure the volume of an object. Volume is the space occupied within the boundaries of an object, and can be found by multiplying the length, width, and height. Great job scholars!
We recognized the following students this morning for their character and scholarship. Great job scholars!
Grade 4 students have been showing grit and teamwork during their Crew Time to construct forts. Reading a good book is always more fun in a fort!
PK3 student read "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" and then had a surprise visitor! Dawson's mom brought his pet goat, Taco. Taco was excited to meet new friends at school. This was a real hit with the kids and made the story even more fun.
Fifth and sixth graders used a ton of grit during their Adventure to the Flying Squirrel jump park today. Adventure can be any physical, artistic, or academic experience that involves risk, challenge, and discovery. Great job scholars!
Grade six students are one step closer with their transition to middle school at CLCS. Each of the students demonstrated a ton of grit to master the dreaded combination lock. Locks will be added to student lockers so that they can hit the ground running in the fall.
The following students were recognized this morning for their character and scholarship. Students that are caught demonstrating the Ripley Character Strengths receive Eagle Wings. This group of students had theirs pulled this morning. Great job scholars and keep up the good work!
The following students were recognized this morning for demonstrating grit, responsibility, leadership, and respect. Great job scholars and keep up the great work!
The following students were recognized for their scholarship and character this morning. Keep up the good work!
