Zoomobile visits PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, and Mrs. Bleck's writing class!

PreK students were asked "How do you make yarn?"

Miss Barb Gallagher took time out of her very busy day on her sheep farm in Jackson, PA to show Blue Ridge Pre-K children one of her lambs (Babe). She showed them how wool is spun into yarn, colored, and then made into clothing. She also explained the difference between cotton and wool, showing samples of each material. This activity was done as a follow-up to our theme "In the City, In the Country" where the children learned about the difference between the two places. They also learned about where products come from before going to the market or store (i.e.. milk comes from cows). The students enjoyed watching as she spun the wool and fed the lamb and especially loved petting "Babe".

Character Education ~ March 24

Today's Character Education message is:

Your character is your choice.

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Kaitlyn Woodruff

Character Education ~ March 23

Today's Character Education message is:

Think good thoughts!

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Kyle Bayle

Strengthening Families Workshop

Dear Parent/Caregiver,

Be honest – does your child sometimes drive you a little CRAZY? Is parenting more difficult than it used to be with homework, friends, and activities to manage? Well, you are not alone!

Join other concerned parents like you in a wonderful, family-oriented program called Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth 10-14. This FUN, free program will be offered seven Thursday nights from April 8 – May 20, 5:30-8:00 p.m., at the Montrose High School. It will bring together parents/caregivers and their kids to:

Ø Share their dreams, wishes and goals for the future.
Ø Learn the most effective ways to communicate with each other.
Ø Develop great problem-solving skills to handle problems as they arise.
Ø Increase and enhance family bonding.
Ø Decrease risky behaviors like teen drug and alcohol abuse.

Families across Susquehanna County have already participated in the Strengthening Families Program and report that their families are closer, are working better together to prevent and resolve everyday issues, and have reduced tension and frustration in their households. Kids, especially, report remembering and using some of the lessons they’ve learned to deal with difficult peer issues and to communicate better with their parents.

There is NO COST for this program, and it is open to ALL FAMILIES! Register to participate in the Strengthening Families Program, and you and your family will receive:

ü Family supper each Thursday night!
ü Child care for younger children!
ü Gifts and prizes – just for attending!
ü Great information and resources!
ü Opportunities to meet other families in your community!

Call Penn State Cooperative Extension of Susquehanna County at 278-1158 or e-mail lak25@ag.psu.edu to register. Space is limited, so call or e-mail us as soon as possible!

Sincerely,


Jan Cohen
Family Resiliency Educator

Character Education ~ March 22

Today's Character Education message is:

We need to make good choices before we act.

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Mrs. Carey
Mrs. Giangrieco

Character Education ~ March 19

Today's Character Education message is:

Be fair ---- don't blame others for your mistakes.

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Tristan Leon
Shawn Bailey

Character Education ~ March 18

Today's Character Education message is:

Being a good sport means playing fair and including others.

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Abigale Oakley
Chase Cosgrove

Mr. Goff's 4th grade class

Above is two pictures of Mr. Goff's class presenting their personal time lines in Social Studies class.

Character Education ~ March 17

Today's Character Education message is:

Treat others in a kind and fair manner.

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Damon Baptista
Angel Alvarez

Character Education ~ March 15

Today's Character Education message is:

No one person is more important than another!

Character Education ~ March 16

Today's Character Education message is:

Treat others the way you want to be treated!
Do not tease or hurt others because they are different!

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Adrian Price

Character Education ~ March 12

Today's Character Education message is:

Be fair -- ask others to join your game.

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Jacob Merritt

Students adopt Sea Turtle

Click here:

http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100304/NEWS02/100304013/Students-adopt-sea-turtle

5th Grade Boy's Select Chorus

On Monday, March 8 the 5th grade boy's select chorus performed for the PTO in celebration of "Music In Our Schools Month."

The students sang:

Rio Grande

Haul Away, Joe

Cape Cod Shantey

Grade 2 Reading to Kindergartners

Ms. Trusky's and Mrs. Theophila's 2nd grade took some time to share some of their favorite stories with all 5 of our kindergarten classes.

Character Education ~ March 11

Today's Character Education message is:

Be fair -- don't blame others for your mistakes.

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Bionca Bolles
Isabella Cosmello
PAige MacConnell

Character Education ~ March 10

Today's Character Education message is:

Be kind to everyone --- no matter what their differences are.

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Jadon Nabinger

5th grade Girl's Select Chorus

On Monday, March 8 the 5th grade girl's select chorus performed the Blue Ridge Board of Education in celebration of "Music In Our Schools Month." The students sang:

It's a Beautiful Day

Nine Hundred Miles

Mairzy Doats

Character Education ~ March 9

Today's Character Education message is:

Following rules shows fairness.

Character Education ~ March 8

Today's Character Education message is:

Playing by the rules shows fairness.

Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:

Chase Cosgrove
Savannah Carvin

Cozy Time at Blue Ridge

Dressed in pajamas featuring everything from princesses to pigs, and carrying everything from blankets to teddy bears, children gathered at Blue Ridge Elementary School March 4 for a special story time. “Bedtime Stories at Blue Ridge” provided the opportunity for families to spend an enjoyable evening together dining on pizza, making a craft and enjoying a story.

The free event featured Pre-K teacher Mrs. Whitehead reading “Humphrey’s Bear” by Jan Wahl. The book took everyone on a bedtime journey that included sailing to a far of island. Families also gathered with CARES volunteer Cindy G. Reynolds to make sail boats.

“Bedtime Stories at Blue Ridge” was made possible through a joint effort with Blue Ridge School District and Susquehanna County CARES (Childcare, Agencies, Resources and Educational Services.) CARES is a non-profit group dedicated to enhancing quality early care and education in the county, and supports Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children, because every child is Pennsylvania’s future.