Checkmate is the goal, but the journey is in the details. ♟️ Deep in thought during today’s GSB Chess Club session—where every move counts and the silence speaks volumes.
Mrs. Welch’s Class had a great time making and trying new recipes at FARMS Kitchen!
Kindergarten learning about pushes and pulls. Their challenge was to swing the paper wrecking ball and knock over the solo cup wall without hitting the paper houses.
Huge congratulations to our third graders who presented at our 4th annual Night at the Museum event.
Mrs. Michaud’s class went to Coastal Rivers at Round Top Farm. They loved learning about animal adaptations and shelters. They even got to spend some time sledding!
1st and 2nd grade started their tumbling unit this week in PE. They are enjoying challenging themselves with this unit as well as in pairs.
Mrs. Michaud’s class was broken up into two teams during math class. They played Place Value Triple Roll. Students are building place value understanding as they create and count 1s, 10s, and 100s out of manipulatives.
Mrs. Flewelling’s 2nd grade working on a science tower challenge!
Second graders took a trip to Round Top Farm to learn about how animals prepare for winter, make snow structures, and go sledding!
Mrs. Verney’s class voted on cardboard box forts and stuffy day for their reward after filling their sticker chart! Look at the creativity!
2nd grade has started their tumbling unit in PE! We started off with Partner balance activities and we’ve been having a LOT of fun!
Mrs. Verney’s class went to FARMS kitchen!
2nd graders enjoy an amazing morning outside at Coastal Rivers Round Top Farm!
Pre-k started a 7 week red-cross swim program at the Wiscasset Rec this week. They will be learning basic water safety and beginner swimming skills.
GSB 4th graders go to Hidden Valley Nature Center!
Julia, a senior at Lincoln Academy and representative of Future Farmers of America, came to visit our third graders. She shared and reviewed important fire safety information while providing a new smoke detector, fire blanket, and workbooks for each student to bring home. We feel so lucky to have so many engaged young leaders in our community.
It's the annual GSB FEDCO Seed Sale! This is a great way to buy some of your favorite veggie and flower seeds (my favorites are the sugar snap peas, summer lettuce blend, and giant Zinnias), and support our school garden program at the same time. All packets are $4. Plus, no shipping charges. GSB will get half of the proceeds! The seeds will be shipped to GSB around April 1st, and we will be distributing them at that point. It's an easy to access online order form--just scan the QR code or go to https://fedcoseeds.com/fundraisers/GSBAG26 . Order by March 25th
Mr. Coleman's class at HVNC having fun on kick sleds and tracking an otter through the snow.
The third graders loved checking out the toboggan some of the 6-8 graders made at the Carpenter Boat Shop. Then they used that inspiration to build their own sleds for Winterfest.
Ms. Tracy's third graders had another great monthly trip to FARMS. They made vegetable fried rice, Miso soup, gyoza, and Japanese Salad. Lots of dicing, mincing, peeling, grating, and devouring each bite at this lesson!
