Career Speakers!

This week EverGreen Elementary had two more career speakers.  Heather Chapman spoke with the 1st graders about being a pharmacist.  The students got to see how the things they are learning in math and science are used by pharmacists every day in their job.    Cristine Faustmann visited our 3rd grade classrooms, and spoke to the students about what an insurance investigator does.  They got to try out their own investigative skills to solve a few cases.

Heather Chapman spoke with the 1st graders about being a pharmacist.
Cristine Faustmann visited our 3rd grade classrooms, and spoke to the students about being an insurance investigator.

New Scholastic Children’s Dictionaries!

On January 31, 2018, the third grade students at EverGreen Elementary were the proud recipients of new Scholastic Children’s Dictionaries.  The Wayne County Community Foundation generously sponsors this project.  Each dictionary is inscribed with both the student and donor’s names. Foundation Board Director Mr. Mark James presented the dictionaries, and the students could not have been more grateful.  They are fascinated with the text features and illustrations of the beautiful dictionaries.  The students will put them to good use for writing workshop and language arts activities.

 

Thank you!
Mr. Mark James, Board Director of the Wayne County Community Foundation, presents dictionaries to the third grade students at EverGreen Elementary. Pictured include: (front row from left to right)… Eleri Strocchia, Connor Kubilus, Abigail Bell, Kaylee Morgan (Middle row from left to right)… Skyla McGuire, Aiden Van Orden, Daniel Considine, Vincent Donnini (Back row from left to right)… Mr. Mark James, Board Director, Wayne County Community Foundantion Mr. Justin Pidgeon, Principal, EverGreen Elementary Mrs. Kerrie Fitzsimmons, Assistant Principal, EverGreen Elementary

 

EverGreen Elementary Career Presentations

EverGreen Elementary is happy to begin Career Presentations for the Kindergarten through 5th grade students. On January 23rd Jeannie Hedglin spoke with 2nd grade students regarding her career as a hair dresser. On January 24th Kim Altenhofen spoke with 3rd grade regarding her career as a Realtor. Over the next few months, there will be several more career presentations at each grade level.

SPO Wayne Thomas presents Internet Safety to Evergreen Kindergarten

On November 17, SPO Wayne Thomas presented to the EverGreen Elementary Kindergarten – 5th grade students about Internet Safety. Officer Thomas discussed 4 important rules to help students stay safe online. He also spoke with EverGreen students about netiquette and cyberbullying.

 

RDW and EverGreen Elementary Schools Celebrate Apple Crunch Day

On October 24 the elementary schools celebrated Apple Crunch Day in their classrooms and were served apple crisp and apple slices for lunch. This is a nation wide event that encourages healthy eating habits. It’s an opportunity for teachers to teach their students how to use apples and other fruits to make fun and nutritious snacks. Teachers incorporated this day into their lessons and even used apples to create science experiments! Learning and healthy eating is beneficial and fun! If you want to make some apple snacks at home, just google, “Healthy snacks kids can make” and enjoy!

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Mr. Pidgeon Breaks a Board!

During a presentation by Twin Dragons Martial Arts, participants were able to find their inner ninja skills by breaking a board. Mr. Pidgeon was presented with a white belt for his board breaking effort! Children also learned strategies to protect themselves in situations that can potentially be dangerous, such as a stranger approaching. Master Kennedy donated all of the proceeds that were collected to purchase the boards, to the EverGreen PTA.

EverGreen Hosts Lou Ruspi Jr. Foundation Presentation

Western Wayne’s EverGreen Elementary School hosted the Lou Ruspi Jr. Foundation on Friday, Oct.20 to talk to students in grades third to fifth about mental health and wellness.  They also discussed ways students could take care of themselves and be good friends. Students learned and discussed skills that influence happiness along with social and emotional awareness to help build confidence and self-esteem. They also discussed mindfulness and using positive thoughts, words, and actions.  From left, front row: Donovan Gregorski, Nevaeh Demming, Emma Bower, and Vincent Donnini.  From left, second row: Mrs. Butler, health and physical education teacher; Carrie Chase, LRJ Foundation; Kelly Osborn, LRJ Foundation; Mandy Doria Ellard, LRJ Foundatoin; Mrs. Palko, School Counselor; and Justin Pidgeon, EverGreen Elementary School principal.

 

EverGreen Elementary Participates in Red Cross Project

Western Wayne’s EverGreen Elementary School’s fifth graders recently took part in “The Pillowcase Project” presented by The American Red Cross. Through “The Pillowcase Project”, the children learned how to prepare for emergencies, practice what they have learned, and shared their knowledge with family and friends. Each student was given a pillowcase to take home. In the event of an evacuation, students could put their personal belongings in the pillowcase. The school thanks Mr. Jamie Collins for a wonderful presentation. From left: Lily Kieva, Madison Stiffler, Mr. Jamie Collins, Daniel Lodini, and Lance Maiocco.