Second-grade students at Easton Elementary School hosted a Bears and Bots presentation for parents and senior citizens on Monday, May 22. The class read two Chickadee Award Nominees, ”Land Shark” By Beth Ferry, the 2017 Chickadee Award Winner, and “Hippos are Huge!” by Jonathan London.
The third-grade class from EES was able to team up with the Outdoor Pursuit II class from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. They worked on survival skills to go along with the book they read called “Stone Fox.” Participating were, from left, Julianah Willette, Chloe Blackstone, Olivia Bate, Lilah Pelkey, Raiden Cochran, Kirsten Wilcox, Owen Henderson, Ashton Embelton and Kaeleigh Swanson. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
The library received a grant from Perloff Family Foundation in the fall of 2016. The Perloffs donated five Bee Bots. These small robots teach the beginning stages of computer programming, incorporating a lesson and teamwork.
Through another grant, the Cole Land Transportation Museum donated 25 Kindle Fire 5’s this spring. Students demonstrated how to use Quiver Vision, a 3D color app, and other apps.
Third grade visits UMPI
The third-grade class from EES was able to team up with the Outdoor Pursuit II class from the University of Maine at Presque Isle one recent day.
They worked on survival skills to go along with a book they read called “Stone Fox.” The students made a shelter, learned how to start a fire in the snow, enjoyed hot chocolate, went on a snowshoe hike around the forest, and listened to one of the UMPI students talk about winter survival skills.
QUITE A TURKEY — Eleven-year-old Trey Brewer had a successful spring turkey hunt, tagging two birds. His first was 22 pounds, with a 6-inch beard and 7/8-inch spurs. The second was 20 pounds with a 9-inch beard and 3/4-inch spurs. His dad, Jason Brewer, accompanied him on his hunts. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
Happy Days Update
The Happy Days Senior Citizens Club met on June 8 after a potluck lunch with the following members; Annette Copeland, Julia Allen, Elizabeth Martin, Jean Ann Ames, Carrie Mason and guest Sally Strout. The meeting was called to order by President Julia Allen following the Pledge of Allegiance.
The next meeting will be a potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, in the recreation room at the Manor. The guest speaker will be Christine McPherson, the RSVP coordinator for our area. Please invite a friend and join them.
Gauvin Scholar
Aroostook Aspirations Initiative announced 2017 Gauvin Scholar Kathleen Haney. Haney recently graduated from Easton Junior-Senior High School and will attend Northern Maine Community College where she will major in early childhood education. Congratulations Kathleen!
Community Library
Aroostook Right to Read bookmark contest winners from Easton Elementary School were, from left, Olivia Hopkins, Makenzie Kinney and Haley Blood. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett)
On Saturdays the Community Library will be held at the Easton High School Library from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Story time is 10-10:30 a.m., geared for toddlers/pre-K to gr. 3; children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Story time will include a picture book with an activity/color page to follow
The library will be open to the community for patrons to utilize library services; book loans, use of periodicals and reference materials, Internet and computer access. Patrons may bring their own devices to access the Internet and will be asked to follow existing library rules/guidelines.
This week’s date is Saturday, June 24.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or calling 551-7737.
