Helicopter Landing

It finally happened!  A huge helicopter from the US Army National Guard landed on the field between CHMS and RES.  We had front row seats!  What an amazing experience. Thank you to G. Philip Vietje, a parent of a child in our class, and his coworkers for making today so incredible.  

Crazy Hair Day

We earned Crazy Hair Day today!  Our hair looked amazing!

Paquette Full of Posies and Conant Farm

We had great weather for our field trip today.  Sherry Davis, who works at RES and Paquette's,
taught us about the greenhouses and plants.  We learned how the plants get their needs met in the greenhouses.  Thank you, Ms. Davis, and Paquette's.  After visiting Paquette's we toured Conant's farm and had the opportunity to see the calves and cows.  We also saw the milking rooms, feed, and barns.  Thank you to the Conant family for welcoming us to their farm.  What a fun day! 

Planting Time

Our class was excited to have Farmer Charlie (from Barber Farm) come in to talk about plants, their parts, and other interesting facts.  Erinn Perry, Megan Hampton, and Matt Villemaire, volunteers from Community Bank, N.A., joined Charlie Siegchrist in helping us plant vegetables and flowers.  We planted marigolds, pumpkins, and beans to take home in a few weeks.  We also planted a large flat of winter squash for Farmer Charlie to take to the farm.  We are planning to go to Barber Farm to plant the seedlings in early June.  In the fall our class went to Barber Farm to help harvest potatoes.  Barber Farm works to alleviate hunger in Vermont by giving its organic produce away to those in need.  A great big thank you to our volunteers.  See the link below for more information on Barber Farm. 
https://www.barberfarm.org

Field Trip Reminder!

On Friday, May 17th Kindergarten classes will be going to Paquette Full of Posies and the Conant Farm to continue our

study of organisms! Please dress for the weather (long

sleeves, jackets, pants, mud boots) we will be going rain or shine.

Please bring a bagged lunch if you did not sign

your student up to purchase lunch from school.

Chaperones- please meet us at Paquette Full of Posies
(10236 Williston Road) at 8:40am. Thank you.

RES Celebration of the Arts

You are Cordially Invited to….

A Celebration of the Arts

Who

RES students: Preschool through 1st Grade

When

Thursday, May 30th, 2019

Art Show Begins at 5:00 pm

*Family Barbecue Begins at 5:30

Concert Begins at 6:00 pm

(Please note: students should gather for the concert by 5:50)

Where

Art Show: Richmond Elementary School

Concert: On the Field between RES and CHMS

CONCERT RAIN LOCATION: Camel’s Hump Middle School Gym

*Please plan to bring a blanket or chair to sit on during the concert. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner as well.*

What

*The art show will feature a variety of work by all students. This will include an amazing array of weaving, clay, and portraiture.

*The concert “Is There an Elephant in the Room?” is based on the theme of elephants (and a few other critters mixed in). Selections will include lots of singing, dance, instrumental exploration, and music games.

*Family Barbecue, prepared by Chef James

Cost: Donation

Menu: hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, coleslaw, chips, and brownies