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Cinco de Mayo
Second grade students celebrated Cinco de Mayo on May 5th. After learning about Mexico and studying spanish with parent volunteers, students finished their study by celebrating Cinco de Mayo, a day of Mexican games and activities testing their knowledge of Mexican facts. All of the students were treated to a performance of the Tierra Mestiza Trio in the afternoon.
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Young Authors' Day
Daryl Cobb visited Brewster School for Young Authors' Day to present his stories to the entire school at a morning assembly. He shared his book and sang songs to the students. In the afternoon, Mr. Cobb was engaged in writing workshops with the second grade students. Thanks to the BKPTA for bringing this visiting artist to our school.
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Animal Study
What better way to learn about animals than to bring them to the students. Wildlife center employees often come to Brewster to share their knowledge of animals and to let the children see them up close. Workshops are held for the first graders following the whole school presentation. |
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Dance Festival
The annual Dance Festival has become one of the most attended events of the school year. The day begins with a visiting dance troupe that performs for the entire school. Students break up into groups and have dance workshops throughout the morning. Brewster School is fortunate to have the BKPTA that provides funding for many different cultural activities and visiting artists throughout the school year. |
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Volunteer/Artist
Brewster has many volunteers who come to work with students and staff. Our volunteers are talented in a variety of ways. Some volunteers share their knowledge of their culture, some come with computer skills, some volunteers just enjoy reading to the students, and some help the teacher by organizing group activities. One of our valued volunteers is Kerry Sheldon who comes to Brewster School to help in the art room with art teacher, Ruth Beames. Her talent is egg decorating and she brings a variety of eggs that she has scratched and painted. Students learn the technique and try this age old activity for themselves. Their work is hanging in the art room.
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Meteorologist
John Carroll came to Brewster School in March to do a presentation for second graders who study weather. Being a weatherman for a local television station, he is very aware of the changing New England weather. Students were excited to ask him questions about weather and his role as a meteorologist. A special thank you to the BKPTA for arranging his visit.
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Visiting Author
On April 16, Pat Brisson, the author of several pieces of children's literature, visited Brewster School. She addressed the second graders on writing, editing and illustrating books. She spoke of her experiences on becoming an author and took questions from the inquiring second grade students.
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Fire Safety at Brewster School
On September 13, the students had an opportunity to meet members of the Durham and Middlefield Volunteer Fire Departments up close and personal. The students watched the volunteers put on their fire equipment and got a chance to take a look at the fire truck. Fire department members educated the children about fire safety and brought each of them stickers and a pamphlet. A special thanks to Brian Szymaszek, Dave Steel, Bob Figoras, Craig Badanini and Bill Curtis. To view pictures, click on the link below.
Firemen Come to Brewster
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Cinco de Mayo
The second graders celebrated Cinco de Mayo to culminate their studies of Mexico. In the morning the students participated in games, learned facts about Mexico and sampled foods from Mexico prepared by many parent volunteers. In the afternoon Fiesta del Norte, a popular Mexican band, performed for the entire school courtesy of the BKPTA.
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David Zucker, Poetry In Motion
David Zucker performed Poetry in Motion in front of a captive Brewster audience. His revival of the lost art of performing poetry was part of a special presentation made possible by the BKPTA. He has more than 20 years of experience as an actor, director, playwright, teacher and mime. Mr. Zucker was part of the "kick-off" for Young Authors' Day which will be held on May24.
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BKPTA Brings a Storyteller to Brewster
Brewster School first graders were treated to a storytelling session by Candace Wolfe on April 5th. The students were captivated by her stories from around the world. Her animated performance was made possible by the BKPTA. The BKPTA provides many cultural experiences for the students throughout the year. Candace is a favorite among the students here at Brewster!
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Science Night
The Brewster School staff would like to thank all those who volunteered to make Science Night a huge success. A special thank you to all the Coginchaug and Strong students, Joe Ochterski and Cooper Thermometer. We could not have done it without you. The evening was a huge success. Click on the site below to view pictures of the evening.
Science Night 07 |
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Field Trip
The first graders recently went on a field trip to the Peabody Museum in New Haven. Mrs. Beames, Mrs. Klattenberg and Mrs. Martin accompanied the first graders, their teachers, and many chaperones. Click on the site below to view some pictures from the day.
Grade One Goes to the Peabody |
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BKPTA Assembly
An assembly sponsored by the BK/PTA showcased the Airborne Jugglers. The jugglers entertained the entire school with an assembly showcasing their skills. Following the performance, workshops were scheduled for students to learn about balance and motion. Each classrom had the opportunity to work with the jugglers to perform a variety of tasks.
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Brewster Sings
The Winter Celebration was held in December. The music teacher worked with students in each grade to teach them several seasonal songs. Please click on the link below to view some of the photos of the preparations and the performance.
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