As we stand on the brink of a well-deserved Thanksgiving Break, we take a moment to reflect on the powerful partnerships we share with the incredible families of Pond Cove. Together, we are not just educators and parents – we are architects of the future, diligently molding the hearts and minds of Cape Elizabeth's youngest learners.
The responsibility we bear at Pond Cove is profound, and each day, we wholeheartedly commit ourselves to meeting the diverse needs of every student who walks through our doors. In this collective endeavor, it is crucial to recognize that, despite differing perspectives on the best approaches, we are undeniably part of the same team. The journey ahead requires the collaboration of every member, as it is together that we will propel our school towards greater heights.
Let's embrace honest communication and open-minded listening, understanding that these are the cornerstones of our shared success. By learning from one another, we enrich the educational experience for every child entrusted to us. It is the limitless potential within our collaborative spirit that moves us forward.
Our commitment to delivering nothing but the best for our students remains unwavering. As we pause for a moment of gratitude during this Thanksgiving Break, let it be a reminder that our collective efforts are shaping a future where our students thrive. Pond Cove stands strong because of the dedication and collaboration of each person involved – thank you for being an essential part of our shared journey. Together, we ensure that the excellence our students deserve is not just a goal but a reality we continue to achieve.
With appreciation,
Tiffany & Sarah
Trimester Change for Allied Arts - Coming Soon
It is almost time to switch allied arts for the second trimester of the school year. Second trimester, for art, health and library only, is starting on November 30.
Students currently in Art switch to Library.
Students currently in Library switch to Health.
Students currently in Health switch to Art.
Classroom teachers will be sharing your child's new second trimester Allied Arts with you soon.
Fourth Grade Opinion Writing
This week our opinion writers in fourth grade brought in collections from home to evaluate and to choose their favorite.
They had many different types of collections from football cards, rocks, earrings, bows, toys, books, and even nail polishes! Fourth graders began by carefully looking at their collections, then made a list of factors to help them judge the collections fairly. Students next made a plan- or graphic organizer to gather their reasons (details) of why they chose this as the best of their collection.
Fourth graders then began drafting their piece of writing. Next week they will work to stretch their plan into a 5 paragraph essay on their favorite piece of the collection.
Grade 3 Is Working on Math Operations
Third Graders are moving into a new math unit. In Unit 3 of Everyday Math 4, third graders will add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers using a variety of problem-solving strategies and computational skills.
Everyday Mathematics encourages children to choose from any of the methods explored in the unit, or invent their own computation methods. When children create and share their own ways of computing instead of simply learning one method, they begin to realize that problems can be solved in more than one way. They are more willing and able to take risks, think logically, and produce more reasonable answers.
In Unit 3, children will:
• Describe rules for patterns and use them to solve problems.
• Estimate to check whether their answers are reasonable.
• Add using the partial-sums and column-addition methods. Subtract using the counting-up and expand-and-trade methods.
• Use helper facts and create arrays to solve unknown multiplication facts.
• Learn helpful rules and new groups of multiplication facts.
• Find and write equivalent names for numbers within name-collection boxes.
• Collect and organize data in scaled bar and picture graphs
Kindergarten Music
In music class this week, Kindergarteners learned a scarf routine to match the form of the music.
To listen to Waltz in A-Flat by Brahms, at home, click here!
Easy Fundraising
Mabel's Labels - help us, help you. Search Pond Cove Parent Association and PCPA will automatically get a kick back and you'll lose fewer things.
Clynk Bags for your grade! - reach out to Claire Joyce (claire.adelman@gmail.com) to get your bags. These funds follow your student all the way through middle school and helps cover costs for Chewonki - the CE tradition of an outdoor education week in middle school.
Hannaford Grocery Card Fundraiser - Have you joined yet? It's so easy! Fill out the form and send in a check by the deadline. Your card will be mailed to you or reloaded if you already have one. Our schools get back 5% of our bulk order! Money raised goes towards outdoor programming for your child's class or to teacher grants - you choose! You may also pay through Venmo (fees will apply). Reach out to Laura Allen for more info! (allenlaura207@gmail.com)
It's PCPA Night at the Maine Celtics! January 26th - gates at 6pm, game at 7pm!
This has been SO fun in past years. We basically fill the stands with Pond Covers, we get to do the 50/50 raffle, the living flag in the beginning with the national anthem, and everyone gets a free Maine Celtics hat! Buy your tickets now and bring all your friends - it's bound to be a fun night! Last year it raised almost $800 for PCPA programming.
Buy your tickets here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Pondcove
Pond Cove Elementary School
- Tiffany Karnes, Principal: tkarnes@capeelizabethschool.org
- Sarah Forrey-Pettit, Assistant Principal: sforreypettit@capeelizabethschools.org
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- Website: Pond Cove Elementary School
