Fifth grade students have been
focused on science, science and more science. A Harvard scientist
brought his high-powered microscope to 5B so that students could get an
up close and personal look at the hemlock wooly adelgid! The students
have been working with scientists from the Harvard Forest to look for
signs of this invasive pest in the forests around Ashburnham. We are
very proud of fifth grade students Katie, Meghan and Max, who placed in
the MA Science Poetry Contest sponsored by Boston College. You can read
their winning poems by clicking
here!
Ms. Cook recently sponsored a poster content in Physical Education
class. Kayla B., from 2LA, created the poster on the left on the theme
"My Sports Card." Jessica C. from 5B created the poster on the right on
the theme "Saying No to Drugs."
|
Spring is popping out all over the halls of
Briggs Elementary School! Flowers and vases created by
kindergarten students from Mrs. Whittington's class. |
 
These
"Funny Bunny" original rhyming riddles were created by students in Mrs.
Jengo's first grade class. At left, "What do you call a puffy kitty?"
Answer: "A fat cat." At right, "What is an animal that is red and that
is cardboard?" Answer: "A box fox."
|
 |
The annual Bunny Breakfast will be held on Saturday,
April 8 from 8:00-11:00 at Overlook Middle School. Eat pancakes, take a picture
with the Easter bunny, and support the PTO! Stop by the Young
Children's Festival as well. See the
BAL newsletter for more
info. |
|
 |
Teacher Katie Bennett checks on
the setup of Star Lab, a traveling indoor planetarium that fifth
grade teachers brought to the school as part of their science
unit on space. Star Lab is a project of the
Boston Museum of Science. |
 |
On Friday, March 3, 2006, our school will be
celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday by sponsoring a community
reading day. We are asking all parents, grandparents, aunts,
uncles, friends, and neighbors to consider taking an active role
by volunteering to read to a child or group of children at our
school. If you can spend a few minutes in our school reading to
our children, please contact Andrea McGrath at
ahill@awrsd.org for additional information. |
This month our student council students have taken
on an exciting new project. They have created a wall-sized map of the
United States for our main hallway. The excitement of all the students
has been building as the U.S. is "coming together".
 |
Join us as the
Harlem Wizards take on our own Ash-West Muggles,
Sunday, January 22nd from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Oakmont
Regional High School Gym. The Ash-West Muggles team
consists of Briggs Elementary, Westminster Elementary,
Meetinghouse School, Overlook and Oakmont teachers and
staff. Admission is $8 for students and senior citizens,
$10 for adults. Free for children ages four and under. |
 |
Jump Rope for Heart is coming in January! Stay
tuned for more information from Miss Cook, the JRB
physical education teacher. Or go to the
American Heart Association
web site to learn more. |
Fall,
2005
|
Anasazi pot
drawings created by:
Nicole G., 5B; Hannah B.,
5R; Brandon D., 5R. |
 |
The
October student council would like to THANK EVERYONE
for contributing to our Coat and Back Pack Drive. We are very
happy with the amount of collected items.
A special THANKS to Kay’s Restaurant in Westminster and Horrigan
Cleaners Inc. in Gardner for helping us with this project.
|
| Autumn trees created by
students from Mrs. Bastille's 3rd grade class. Photographs taken
by students from Mrs. Robichaud's 5th grade class. |
![[Photo]: Adult Pseudoscymnus tsugae.](images/adelgid.jpg) |
Meet the hemlock wooly adelgid! Briggs fifth
grade students will be working with scientists from the Harvard
Forest to look for signs that this pest has invaded the forests
around Ashburnham. Learn more at the
USDA Forest Service web
site. |
JRB 3rd and 4th grade
students and teachers are also participating in an exciting
partnership with the
Harvard Forest, an ecological research center located in
Petersham, MA. Students are
collecting data about the vernal pool and trees on our property. |
 |
Above, 3rd grade students learn more about how vernal pools form from one
of the Harvard forest scientists. For more information, see
this week's and
last week's Briggs at Large
newsletters.
|
 |
The PTO and Wildwood Farm are hosting Family Fun
Day this Saturday, Oct. 1, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Admission is
$5.00 per person and includes the petting zoo, corn maze,
hayride, and box of popcorn. Pick a pumpkin for $0.35 per pound
and pony rides for $3.00.
|
 |
On Tuesday, Sept. 20th, Emmett came to
visit us. Emmett is a Search and Rescue Dog who works with Park
ranger Jennifer Stowe. We learned about the intense training
that Emmett has undergone and how a Search and Rescue dog is
able to find someone who is lost.
We still need your help. We are fundraising to
help purchase First Aid Kits for the Search and Rescue Dog
Program. We are asking
|
|
everyone to bring a picture of their pet (past or
present) or stuffed animal to add to our “Pet Gallery." Along
with your picture (clearly marked with your name and class),
please make a donation to our effort. The “Pet Gallery” is on
display as you enter the cafeteria…stop in and visit.
Look for Rory and Brixen!
Thanks, Student Council |
|
Last updated 5/23/06 by Tiffany
Davis.
|
|
Contact
Us
Briggs
At Large Newsletter
Friends of Briggs/PTO
Teacher
Resources
Web
Quests
Nature
Trail
District
Home Page
|
|
|
