Old Town Elementary School

Third grader Julia learned about printmaking in the art studio and was inspired by her finished print to create a solar system relief sculpture.

A bit of advice from the children today! 😆

The April Bikes for Books Challenge sheet will be sent home with your student today, Monday, April 1st. The directions are as follows: Fill in the spaces under each section with the book title you reads to fulfill each challenge. Read books of all kinds to get a chance to win a new bike! If you do not need a new bike, other prizes will be awarded. Check out your library and your librarians will give you book suggestions! There will be a special prize for the classroom who checks out the most books in April! Bikes and other prizes will be given out during the Reading Assembly in May for all those putting forth a great effort in this challenge!

YMCA Healthy Kids Day April 20, 2024, 10-2

This evening event is open to all RSU 34 elementary families. Plan to join us on Wednesday, April 3rd from 5:30-7:00 to explore, think, create, and build!

Be you, BOLDLY! A handful of RSU 34 fifth grade girls traveled to Colby College with school counselor Mrs. Wilcox to participate in the Hardy Girls Conference. They ran into some great LMS people as well. This group ignites curiosity, promotes thinking critically, builds coalitions, and challenges the status quo.

Did you receive an extra author visit book? If so, please return it to school. Are you missing a book you ordered? If so, please email michelle.reesman@rsu34.org.

This past week, we have been treated to small ensemble performances along with the morning announcements! Here are the trombones performing last Monday.

Don’t forget the book fair is coming this week! Monday, March 25-29th 7am-3pm Students will shop during their library class and families are welcome before and after school for shopping fun! Saturday, March 30th from 9am-noon there will be a Family breakfast and shopping! Come have some breakfast, shop the book fair, and enjoy some fun literacy activities! Checkout the website for information on eWallet setup and more! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oldtownelementaryschool2 If you’d like to volunteer during the book fair or to bring something for the breakfast, click on this link and add your name! https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=1016803780101#anonymous_invite_page Here is a fun video some 5th graders created to get you excited about the book fair! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L6PmYG1CUlHoud9H4h_UAsxwFa8Q8JvI/view?usp=drivesdk

Mrs. Palmer is excited to remind families that OTES will be welcoming Maine artist Kim Bernard to our school starting Monday, April 22nd. Kim is a sculpture artist and champion of the environment. During her week-long visit, students will work with Kim to create a collaborative art sculpture for our school made out of recycled plastics. WE NEED YOUR HELP! To prepare for Kim Bernard's visit, we need to collect clean and clear #2 plastics (e.g. milk or water containers). Please send these plastics in with your student or drop them off during school hours. Thank you in advance for your support of the arts! If you would like to learn more about Kim Bernard's work, visit her webpage at https://www.kimbernard.com . A huge thank you to our PTC for sponsoring this week-long artist visit!

Don’t forget the book fair is coming next week! Monday, March 25-29th 7am-3pm Students will shop during their library class and families are welcome before and after school for shopping fun! Saturday, March 30th from 9am-noon there will be a Family breakfast and shopping! Come have some breakfast, shop the book fair, and enjoy some fun literacy activities! Checkout the website for information on eWallet setup and more! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oldtownelementaryschool2 If you’d like to volunteer during the book fair or to bring something for the breakfast, click on this link and add your name! https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=1016803780101#anonymous_invite_page Here is a fun video some 5th graders created to get you excited about the book fair! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L6PmYG1CUlHoud9H4h_UAsxwFa8Q8JvI/view?usp=drivesdk

Mrs. White's class is hosting a community service project. All OTES families are welcome to contribute. Thank you!

A reminder that we go outside in all types of weather! Please plan to send boots, snow pants, jackets, mittens/gloves and a hat over the next week or so as spring in Maine seems to bring snow!

We would love some help with our upcoming Book Fair. This is a fun event to volunteer for and support will be provided! Check out the options here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1016803780101/false#/invitation

Important Reminder: No school tomorrow, Friday, March 15th for a staff in-service day. Enjoy the long weekend!

Help your child get ready for baseball or softball and support the OTHS Coyotes at the same time! Win-win!

Shared from our community: local blood drive

RSU 34 Elementary World Culture and Language Teacher, Kristen LePard, as well as volunteer garden coordinator and school board member, Christina Lannan, presented at the annual Educators for a Multilingual Maine conference on March 8. Their session, entitled Cultivating a Sense of Community Through Language, Food, and Art was well received. Check it out here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PwC7aB8AouprrEqfbrwy_QNm6rw5xracILFoDZMJzww/edit?usp=sharing

Mark your calendars and get your fun socks ready for our upcoming RSU 34 Spirit Day on Friday, March 29th. Donations will be collected for Courageous Steps.

Check out what has been going on in the OTES Art Studio this Trimester!