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The Last Week of September

Families,

Our last week of September was wildly busy, productive, and fun! We are all really entrenched in our learning in every subject. In science, the children learned that the Earth is made of layers: crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. They had to work cooperatively with a partner to make miniature models of each layer with colorful play dough. We read about plates, magma, and volcanoes. With a partner, they also made volcanoes in the outside sand box. We used a bit of chemistry to simulate the lava eruption. The directions for the experiment went home in case anyone wanted to recreate the experience.

We are practicing our “Sand Story” dance for Grandparents’/Grand Friends’ Day. Each child has a part in the dance. Some are readers, some are musicians, and some are dancers. The story follows a boulder that eventually becomes tiny pieces of sand. We started rocks in our tumbler. It will take about 3 weeks to complete the process. Our salt crystals are growing. Next week we move onto the study of sand and the history of salt.

We have enjoyed getting to know each other through the “Me Boxes.” It is amazing how many new details we now know about our classmates. We are moving on to the study of “Colonial Times.” The careful knowledge and questions about ourselves will help to generate good questions about people of long ago. We are going to Sturbridge Village on Tuesday, October 7th. We will leave at 8:15 and return for dismissal at 2:55. A note with specific instructions concerning bus travel and lunch will be in their backpacks today (Friday). Please read it carefully.

Our first Lunch Bunch was FANTASTIC! It was pancakes with all the toppings, bacon, orange juice, fresh berries, and cupcakes. It is going to be a tough act to follow (not that it is a competition :)) A great big THANK YOU to Theresa, Joe, and Ellen.
It was delicious!

Grandparents’/Grand Friends’ Day will be on Friday, October 10th. There is a master list, but it would be helpful if you could write or email who is coming, where your child will eat lunch, and how are they going home at dismissal. We have some wonderful activities planned and we want to make sure that everyone is where they are supposed to be. It can be a bit hectic, especially for those with several siblings. Your note will help us. Thanks for you support.

Have a glorious weekend!

Fondly,
Ms. Milani and Mrs. Allentuck

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By BCD Blog|2016-10-25T15:03:06-04:00October 3rd, 2014|

ALL SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY AND PEP RALLY!!!!!

This Tuesday, October 7th is School Spirit Day!!!!! Wear blue and white to cheer on our Varsity Teams in soccer matches to be held this week.

All parents are invited to our Pep Rally beginning at 2:30 in front of Fitzpatrick Hall.

Plan on staying for the Girls’ Varsity game vs. Charlemont, and the Farm Team Intramurals to commence at 3:30.

LET’S GO PENGUINS!!!!!!!

By BCD Blog|2014-10-02T15:37:20-04:00October 2nd, 2014|

Bonjour!

Bonjour tout le monde! Hello everyone! It is a pleasure to have your children in French class this year. We have gotten off to a great start.

Each class has excelled in establishing a classroom routine and has come to class with a great attitude. The levels of curiosity and cooperation are very encouraging and help to build a positive learning environment. I am truly impressed with your children and their contributions to French class.

Our first few classes included stories and games. For example, “La chenille qui fait des trous” (The Very Hungry Caterpillar) in kindergarten, Loto (bingo) in first and second, and Twister in third. These activities, all in French, helped review the numbers and colors and reinforce previous learning.

The fourth graders have been working on the date and have been practicing greetings through oral activities with their classmates. Sixth grade renewed their nature names, and helped new students (and the new teacher) choose their own nature names- en français!

Eighth and ninth graders have sailed through their review sections and moved right along to the main chapters of their respective books. They also have incorporated some theatre into our French classes, creating dialogues with partners and performing skits in front of the class.

I look forward to meeting the parents of my kindergarten and lower school students this evening. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. My email address is gbarlow@berkshirecountryday.org and I can be reached by phone at 413-637-0755 x 137.

Merci et à bientôt !

Madame Barlow

The world languages board and decorations from our students.

By BCD Blog|2016-10-25T15:03:08-04:00September 15th, 2014|

P.E. Classes Outdoors

Welcome back!!!

As we begin our physical education classes in the fall, the weather allows us to be outdoors and have fun using the campus for our activities. Please provide some proper foot gear for wet grass and changing weather. A good idea is to leave shorts and maybe another pair of shoes or rubber footwear in school. We walk the trail, canoe, play up and down the berm, and use many areas that can be wet.

Many thanks,

Gail Heady

By BCD Blog|2014-09-02T15:33:07-04:00September 2nd, 2014|