Children learn about Pete the Cat
EASTON NEWS
by Hillary Hallett
Kindergarteners are “Rocking in Their School Shoes” with their new friend, Pete the Cat. They have been enjoying the book series created by James Dean. This series has wonderful themes about making the best of every situation and enjoying every minute of their school day! The students love reading the stories, singing his songs and doing creative projects in language arts and math.
If you do not know this series, please check it out. Our new math series is fantastic! The format is aligned with The Common Core and is chock full of hands-on, active learning with very well organized student pages that are easy for students to follow. The units even have a homework component for kindergarteners! The students are asked to complete a follow-up activity at home that will only take about two minutes for them to complete that ensures understanding of the day’s lesson. It sets the child and family up for future success with good homework habits taught early for lifelong learners! They are thrilled to show Mom and Dad what they can do all by themselves!
I hope the excitement they have now for learning lasts forever! We are also working on language arts with our friends from The Land of the Letter People. We average one letter person a week and students are asked to bring in one small item from home that begins with the sound of the week for display in class. Again, this is an attempt at bridging the home-school connection of their learning. We are the village that raises the child.
Looking forward to a fabulous year!
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Photos courtesy of Hillary Hallett
EASTON’S Kindergarten Class with their Pete the Cat creations include, in front from left: Kylee Woodtke, Julianah Willette, Lilah Pelkey, Jack McQuade, Chloe Blackstone, Kennedy Dumond, Olivia Bate, Gabriel King, Kaeleigh Swanson, Hayden Keep and Owen Henderson.
PUPPET MASTERS — Easton Elementary School’s Early Childhood program has gotten under way for another school year. Seen here showing off their Pete the Cat puppets are, in front from left: Madisan Patterson, Max Adams, Natalie MacFaline, Mea Lagasse, Justin Quint, Josiah Ellis and Drew Lamoreau. Second row from left: Garrett Swanson, Allison Rouse, Brayson Tompkins, Olivia Hopkins, Chase Mitchell, Connor Henderson and Olivia Bate.
THE Brew Crew’s co-ed softball team in Easton included, in front from left: Matt Hopkins, Nichole King, Kristen Anderson, Chantal Pelletier, Paul Barber, Jim Barber and Liz Brewer. In back: Andrew King, Joe Leach, Brandon Hallett, Sam Clockedile, Jeff Clockedile, Jordan Haines, Jason Brewer and Brennan Brewer.
EASTON’S River-de-Chute co-ed softball team included, in front from left: Brittany Lovely, Blake Bradley, Jake Flewelling and Brian Flewelling. In back: Bradley Trask, Norman Trask, Brent Bradley, Amber Hews, David Fuller, Luke Fuller, Tom Osgood and Bruce Flewelling.
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Early Childhood Program
The Early Childhood Program has also been working with Pete the Cat. They love the songs and stories and their excitement is contagious! They created puppets of Pete to share at home as they tell parents all about their day at school. We have met Mr. N from Letter People Land and are working on name writing, following directions, proper pencil/crayon grasp and classroom routines.
They are a delightful group of students that are settling in very quickly to their new surroundings. The bus ride to school is always a highlight as they set off on their own for the first time in their little lives. They are showing so much growth in independence already! What promise the future holds for them! We have been learning many safety rules for the bus, playground and classroom. We celebrated our new environment with water balloon fun on the playground.
Easton Sesquicentennial
The Easton Sesquicentennial Planning Committee needs your help. The committee would love to have stories, photographs and history of the town for a publication they are in the process of compiling. All materials can be turned in to the Town Office starting immediately. The committee is also looking for activities suggestions and volunteers. If you are interested in being involved please e-mail info@eastonme.com.
Benefit supper plans in the works
Save the date! On Saturday, Oct. 5, there will be a supper for the Lento family. Paige has Jeune’s Syndrome, liver disease and has recently transitioned into kidney failure. She is 8 years old and lives in Easton. Currently she is on the waiting list for a new liver and kidneys. Meanwhile Paige is a patient at Boston Children’s Hospital and has recently started dialysis. She will require dialysis treatments three times a week from now until the transplants become available. Beans, hotdogs, coleslaw, potato salad and gingerbread are on the menu. Dinner will be served at Central Aroostook High School from 4-6 p.m., by donation, with a silent and live auction to begin at 6 p.m. If you would like to donate for the auction please do so by Friday, Sept. 27. Items can be dropped off at the Northern Lighthouse on Main Street in Mars Hill anytime between now and then. Items must be received by Sept. 27 so they can be numbered and put in a booklet for the auctioneer.
Jackson promoted
Brig. Gen. James D. Campbell, the Adjutant General for the Maine Army National Guard, has announced Easton resident Jay Jackson has been promoted to CPT with the 262nd Engineer Company. Soldiers were promoted during a ceremony in August.
The Incredible Race
Children in pre-school to grade 6 are invited to The Incredible Race. You can get your picture taken while sitting in a race car, have a ride on a four-wheeler or decorate an edible race car tire. All this and more will happen Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6-7 p.m. at the Easton Wesleyan Church. Join us for the kids’ midweek program Race Track Qualifying Night.
Back to Church Sunday
The Easton Wesleyan Church will be celebrating “Back to Church Sunday” on Sept. 15, along with other churches across the United States. The younger children will be singing two songs and the puppet team will be performing a backlight song. The community is encouraged to attend. Following the service there will be a luncheon. The service begins at 10:45 a,m.
Rec news
Grades 5 and 6 soccer starting — Games will be played on Saturdays in September and October. Practices will be held on Tuesdays from 5-6:15 p.m. on the girls’ soccer field starting Sept. 17. Co-ed. Round Robins will be played most Saturdays in September and early October. There will be a Northern Maine Community Recreation Association Tournament for the closing of the season.
Soccer Clinic — Easton Recreation Department will be hosting a soccer clinic with Coach Dan on Friday, Sept. 20. From 8 to 10 a.m. children in ECP (age 4) through third grade will enjoy soccer instruction; 10 a.m. to noon will be time for the older athletes (grades 4 and up) to participate in this special coaching. The cost for the day is only $10! Non-residents welcome!
Rec calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 11 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall; this program is open to all children ECP age and younger.
First and second grade soccer game vs. Mars Hill at 3 p.m. on the Recreation soccer field behind the playground.
Thursday, Sept. 12 — Happy Days Club meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Recreation Room at the Manor.
Third and fourth grade soccer game versus Ashland at 3 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 13 — Junior Activities Program from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall.
Senior activity with Area on Aging with guest speaker Cara Miller. Topic will be harvest foods of health, starting at 11 a.m. sharp in the Manor Recreation Room. Lunch will be served following the program for $3.
Saturday, Sept. 14 — Fifth and sixth grade soccer team in Mars Hill. Times to be announced.
Monday, Sept. 16 — Senior Nutrition Class in the Manor Recreation starting at 11 a.m. The cost is $3.
Garden/Cooking after school from 3-4:15 p.m. at the Hall. Open to grades one and up.
Tuesday, Sept. 17 — Third and fourth grade soccer at Mars Hill at 3:15 p.m. at Central Aroostook High School.
Fifth and sixth grade soccer practice from 5-6:15 p.m. on the girls’ soccer.
Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Junior Activities from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Hall; this program is open to all children ECP age and younger.
First and second grade soccer game at Mars Hill at 3:15 p.m. at Central Aroostook High School.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: recreation@eastonme.com or call 551-7737.
