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Dear Parents,
We had a great day for our field day on Wednesday. The students and staff had a wonderful time- and just seeing the various "rock" attire was fun. This day would not have been possible without all the volunteers who spent the day helping us. Thank you to everyone for another great school year. Enjoy your summer and see you in August!
HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK AT BES
Monday morning our 6th graders began their week with the traditional 6th grade breakfast, and then visited the golf course for the remainder of the morning as a part of their phys ed class. Tuesday was the 6th grade South American fest- and lunch that day kept with the South American theme. Walking Wednesday was the perfect day to walk to school- a great way to end the year. Wednesday was our Annual Field Day- a fun filled day complete with a picnic! The 3rd grade held their film festival Wednesday evening- thank you to all who attended. At the end of the week we had the 6th grade egg drop, auction and Assembly. The 1st graders held their arts celebration on Friday.
REPORT CARDS
The last day of school, students come home with back packs filled with things left in cubbies or from their desks. Among all their treasures will be their final report card which will include assignments for next year's teacher. We do have changes in staff for next year. Lauren Meldonian will be working with Rowe Williams in 5th grade. Erica Sleeper-Thompson will be working with Kate Grant in the Kindergarten classes. Assignments for classes may change slightly over the summer as some kids move out of town and others move in. If we anticipate any change to your child's placement, we will contact you.
Check our website for the new school year calendar.
SUMMER SCHOOL OPENINGS
If you are interested in your child(ren) attending summer school, please return the form that was sent home last week- or contact the office.
WOODSVILLE EXPRESS SOCCER CAMP
Camp runs Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The camp staff includes former college players, a professional player as well as school coaches and players. Don't miss out on the fun and great instruction. Forms for the Woodsville Express Soccer Camp are available in the office.
BRADFORD LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
Bradford Public Library has a summer schedule that includes a summer reading program complete with ice cream, Thursday evening Youth Jam, as well as special events. July 23rd there will be a production of Alice in Wonderland. Watch the paper for more!
NEWBURY-BRADFORD SWIM PROGRAM
The Red Cross will be holding swim lessons at Halls Lake in Newbury. Sessions are for 2 weeks, 30 minute lessons each day, and there will be 2 sessions, July 6-17 and July 20-31. Cost is $30 per session for Newbury, Bradford and Wells River residents, or $70 for children from other towns. Forms were sent home with students this week. Contact Lorna Renfrew at 866-5583 with questions.
YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM
Sunday, August 9th at 7 PM Opera North presents members of their Young Artist Program performing from favorite operas. This will be held at the BA. For more information call 603.448.4141.
BRADFORD'S BIGGEST & BEST TREES
The juried results of the second annual Hunt for Bradford's Biggest and Best Trees were announced at Bradford Elementary School's End of the Year Picnic. Special thanks go to the Bradford Conservation Commission and the BES Kids Connect Committee who helped support the contest. Entries can be viewed on the BES web site, www.beschool.org. Voting is still open for best Gnome Home, click here to vote now!
The Most Huggable Tree (the one with the largest circumference) award went to a Sugar Maple tree measuring of 212 inches, discovered by second grader Brennan Kimball and his mom. The Hudnut family found a White Ash that measured 195 inches to take 2nd place, and Alona Martin of Oxbow discovered an Oak tree on Wright's Mountain measuring 160 inches for 3rd place.
Dan Hudnut's tree won the Most Personality category with a tree that had grown into a barbed wire fence. Sam McIntire's and Alona Martin's entries were runners up in that category.
With 17 entries, this year's most popular challenge was finding the best Gnome Home. Tied for first prize were two entries from the French family. Madison French's entry received the most votes from the judges. Tied for second place were the entries by Jackson and Abigail Schramm and Paige Loschiavo. Two third place prizes were awarded- to the Hudnut brothers and to Alona Martin.
Tree Gnome Home Winners
1st Place Madison French
The French Family
2nd Place Paige Loschiavo
Abigail and Jackson Schramm
3rd Place Jacob and Otis Hudnut
Alona Martin
Largest Huggable Tree Winners
Brennan Kimball - Sugar Maple - 212"
Runners Up Hudnut Family - White Ash 195"
Alona Martin - White Ash - 160"
Larry Coffin - Box Elder - 152"
Tree with Best Personality Winners
Dan Hudnut
Runners Up Sam McIntire
Alona Martin
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
Enjoy fresh organic vegetables all summer long! Join the Crashed Wagon Farm CSA-Community Supported Agriculture- and you'll receive a box of seasonal mixed vegetables with recipes each week throughout the summer and fall. Boxes are picked up every Tuesday on Rt. 5 in Newbury village. CSA shares are available now, and the cost is $465 beginning June 16th (we'll also pro-rate if you start at a later date). Discounted shares are available through funding from the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont; please contact us about it- Crashed Wagon Farm, Rt. 5, Newbury - 802-866-5528 -email to:
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Pictures from Field Day ROCKS! on Wednesday-
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