FIRE SAFETY
All CES students visited the Canterbury Fire Department in recognition of Fire Prevention Week on October 14. Thank you as always to the FD for the fantastic presentation and hospitality. The students especially enjoyed meeting Dougie, the fire dog. It was a great collaboration between the school and our local fire department!

FIELD TRIP FUN
Learners in kindergarten, first, and second grades went on their first field trip of the year. They had a wonderful time at Hackleboro Orchard, picking apples and meeting the goats. They also enjoyed their time at Petals in the Pines! Students had the opportunity to learn about different types of apples, as well as the life cycle of Monarch butterflies. The weather was absolutely gorgeous! Thank you to both facilities for a wonderful experience.

Our 3rd and 4th graders had an unforgettable experience visiting the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, where they had the opportunity to hear author Jeff Kinney speak about his writing journey and the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series! Students were inspired by his humorous stories and insights. To top it off, each child received a signed copy of one of his books! What a fantastic way to celebrate reading and creativity.

HARVEST SUPPER
Third, fourth, and fifth graders recently hosted the annual Harvest Supper. Students collaborated to make Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato Shaker Corn Chowder, and Cabbage Soup, with many of the ingredients coming from our very own school garden! Students decorated the cafeteria with harvest-themed artwork, and set the room up to resemble a restaurant. Guests were welcomed and shown to a table, and served by the students. Students even served as the emcees for the event.

Each learner also created a handmade clay bowl. This activity was inspired by the Empty Bowls project, developed by an art teacher to promote art learning, community involvement, and service. The soup bowls symbolize both full and empty bowls, helping learners empathize with others in need of food. Students created an original clay bowl, which was decorated with stamped patterns and colored glazes, requiring 2 firings in our kiln. Each student also wrote an artist statement for their bowl. Families enthusiastically brought the bowls home to use or display in their homes. This is a wonderful community tradition at CES, and due to our community’s generosity, funds collected at the event will be donated to a local food bank of the students’ choosing.