Hello Yellians,
It is the first week in March and the sun is definately trying to come back again. Last week we had a great time raising money for the "It Takes A Community" fund. The basketball game was on Friday Night and we were happy to share that we raised over $400.00 to donate to the cause. We had another P.J event,where bracets were also sold. We at The Yelle are also now the proud owners of a new School Store, this amazing stand was built by Mr. Winiarz. Thank you Mr. Winiarz, it makes our front lobby look wonderful.
Both grades 4 and 5 are preparing to take the ELA MCAS beginning in march, the full schedule is posted on our web page. Please check out the dates and make sure everyone is well rested, well fed and confident. The students have been working very hard on their open responses and paragraph writing skills.
Have a great week.
Lisa M. Farrell
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Winter Keeps us Busy
Hello Fellow Yellians,
There is only one more week until vacation, we have been so busy that it is hard to believe that soon spring will be upon us. Since the last posting we have had many interesting activities happen here at Yelle. Last week we had a Pajama Day, where beads were sold by parent volunteers to the students. We also had 5 girls who made bracelets and sold them to the students. I am very proud to say that with everyone working so closely and giving generously we raised $1400.00. The money was given to The Red Cross for the Haitian Relief Fund. We have also been collecting shoes to send over to Haiti, this support effort is being offered throughout the district. The program is called Soles for Souls. If you would like to drop off shoes to the Yelle we will make sure they get to the right location.
To continue with the spirit of giving I would like to also report that Mrs. Garzaro and Miss Orzsak's classes made blankets to donate to The Big Brother Organization. They did a great job, they had several parent and grandparent friends help them with this project.
MCAS Academy started this week, we have forty 4th and 5th graders participating in this afterschool program. The students are working on skills in both ELA and Math through a variety of different activities.
The PTO is kicking off a new fundraiser this week, Relay for Yelle. The students are collecting donations to support the school, the donations are pledges to each student. The students will receive the money if the student completes a set number of laps around the gym. I wish everyone luck as you begin this activity. I will report back the results next week.
Have a great week,
Lisa Farrell
There is only one more week until vacation, we have been so busy that it is hard to believe that soon spring will be upon us. Since the last posting we have had many interesting activities happen here at Yelle. Last week we had a Pajama Day, where beads were sold by parent volunteers to the students. We also had 5 girls who made bracelets and sold them to the students. I am very proud to say that with everyone working so closely and giving generously we raised $1400.00. The money was given to The Red Cross for the Haitian Relief Fund. We have also been collecting shoes to send over to Haiti, this support effort is being offered throughout the district. The program is called Soles for Souls. If you would like to drop off shoes to the Yelle we will make sure they get to the right location.
To continue with the spirit of giving I would like to also report that Mrs. Garzaro and Miss Orzsak's classes made blankets to donate to The Big Brother Organization. They did a great job, they had several parent and grandparent friends help them with this project.
MCAS Academy started this week, we have forty 4th and 5th graders participating in this afterschool program. The students are working on skills in both ELA and Math through a variety of different activities.
The PTO is kicking off a new fundraiser this week, Relay for Yelle. The students are collecting donations to support the school, the donations are pledges to each student. The students will receive the money if the student completes a set number of laps around the gym. I wish everyone luck as you begin this activity. I will report back the results next week.
Have a great week,
Lisa Farrell
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Week of Jan.18th, 2010
Hello To All Yellians,
This week was a short week here at school, with Monday being a holiday we had only 4 days to fit in 5 days of work. The students and staff are all very concerned about the people of Haiti, we want to help all of them. We decided as a school that we would have a P.J. day and raise money to send to The Red Cross for the Haiti Relief Fund. On Tuesday, Jan.26th we will be having our P.J day with breakfast for lunch. We will also sell beads, all of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Our Helping Hands group met on Thursday and they are also trying to help The victims of the Earth Quake. The students in this afterschool group made posters advertising our P.J. Day and posters for the Soles for Souls project that the district is participating in this month. A few of the students wrote letters to the volunteers who are helping over in Haiti, we want them to know we appreciate all that they are doing.
On Friday the PTO presented a Laser Show for the students, it was amazing to see and hear a show that involved all of the students and staff. Friday evening there was a second Laser Show and Pizza Dinner hosted by the PTO. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who made these events possible.
We are getting closer to March that means spring and MCAS are right around the corner. Please remember to have the students do their MCAS ELA homework packets and explain to you how they got the answers. You will be impressed with the skills that we have been learning and sharpening to become strong readers.
Have a wonderful weekend, we will talk again next week.
Lisa Farrell
This week was a short week here at school, with Monday being a holiday we had only 4 days to fit in 5 days of work. The students and staff are all very concerned about the people of Haiti, we want to help all of them. We decided as a school that we would have a P.J. day and raise money to send to The Red Cross for the Haiti Relief Fund. On Tuesday, Jan.26th we will be having our P.J day with breakfast for lunch. We will also sell beads, all of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Our Helping Hands group met on Thursday and they are also trying to help The victims of the Earth Quake. The students in this afterschool group made posters advertising our P.J. Day and posters for the Soles for Souls project that the district is participating in this month. A few of the students wrote letters to the volunteers who are helping over in Haiti, we want them to know we appreciate all that they are doing.
On Friday the PTO presented a Laser Show for the students, it was amazing to see and hear a show that involved all of the students and staff. Friday evening there was a second Laser Show and Pizza Dinner hosted by the PTO. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who made these events possible.
We are getting closer to March that means spring and MCAS are right around the corner. Please remember to have the students do their MCAS ELA homework packets and explain to you how they got the answers. You will be impressed with the skills that we have been learning and sharpening to become strong readers.
Have a wonderful weekend, we will talk again next week.
Lisa Farrell
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Celebrating The New Year
Hello,
It is hard to believe that the holidays have come and gone. I hope that you all enjoyed the Special Season with your family and friends. In January when we return back from our vacation the students will continue to work hard and learn many more new and interesting items. We are almost midway through the second term, I have seen great growth in both the 4th and 5th graders.
I wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year. Thank you for sharing your greatest gifts with us, your children.
Yours Truly,
Lisa Farrell
It is hard to believe that the holidays have come and gone. I hope that you all enjoyed the Special Season with your family and friends. In January when we return back from our vacation the students will continue to work hard and learn many more new and interesting items. We are almost midway through the second term, I have seen great growth in both the 4th and 5th graders.
I wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year. Thank you for sharing your greatest gifts with us, your children.
Yours Truly,
Lisa Farrell
Monday, November 23, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
To All of the Friends and Families of the Yelle Community,
I wish you and your families the Happiest and Safest of Thanksgivings.
I wish you and your families the Happiest and Safest of Thanksgivings.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
A Walk for a Healthy you
Hello Fellow Yellians and Friends of Yelle,
Yet again last week the students and staff at Yelle showed how wonderful they are and what a great community they have built. Last Tuesday the entire school and Mr. Williams a former New England Patriot walked around the track of the high school for about 45 minutes. The weather could not have been better and the energy level of everyone was intense. This was the kick off to Play 60, a program that promotes healthy lifestyles for all. The program challenges students to get up and out and play or be physical for 60 minutes a day. A special thank you goes out to several people who helped us succeed in our goal to begin to live a healthy lifestyle. Mr. Williams was very kind to come to our school and give us encouragement, Karen Duross Rogers, our school nurse organized the walk, Dr. Ansay walked with us and was our own personal cheerleader throughout the morning, Mr. Dewar was gracious enough to let all 490 of us invade his track for most of the morning and especially Mr. V the Health Teacher at Norton High School, he inspired and challenged us to do our own Personal Best.
Please check in with us next week as we follow the steps of our Literacy Coach, Sharon Roberts as she visits classrooms and works her magic with our students. Have a great week.
Lisa Farrell
Sunday, November 1, 2009
November Breezes In
Hello Yellians and Friends of Yelle,
We had a very busy and exciting week last week. On Thursday the Helping Hands students stayed after school and helped Miss George, Miss Albert and myself assemble over 700 Boo Bags. The students did a remarkable job working together. On Thursday The Yelle Family came to visit and we got to meet young Henri Yelle. He was very excited to see his grandfather's school and listen to his mother as she shared her memories about her dad, when he was principal of the Yelle. It was a great honor to have Mrs. Yelle visit, she said that the students were wonderful and the school has a nice homey feeling, she added that her husband would be proud of everyone. Dr. Ansay was included in on many of our activities last week, she purchased and received Boo Bags, she met with the Yelles and she was able to see the wonderful costumes that our staff and students wore on Friday. Our S.M.I.L.E.S friends were also here on Thursday working with their friends. I was very excited that the students were so wonderful on Halloween Eve - they looked great, I saw some very creative costumes and they handled themselves very maturely throughout the day.
This week we will be working on being Fit For Life. Please check in next week and see how we are doing on our Fuel Up 60 competition!
Have a Great Week!
Lisa M. Farrell
We had a very busy and exciting week last week. On Thursday the Helping Hands students stayed after school and helped Miss George, Miss Albert and myself assemble over 700 Boo Bags. The students did a remarkable job working together. On Thursday The Yelle Family came to visit and we got to meet young Henri Yelle. He was very excited to see his grandfather's school and listen to his mother as she shared her memories about her dad, when he was principal of the Yelle. It was a great honor to have Mrs. Yelle visit, she said that the students were wonderful and the school has a nice homey feeling, she added that her husband would be proud of everyone. Dr. Ansay was included in on many of our activities last week, she purchased and received Boo Bags, she met with the Yelles and she was able to see the wonderful costumes that our staff and students wore on Friday. Our S.M.I.L.E.S friends were also here on Thursday working with their friends. I was very excited that the students were so wonderful on Halloween Eve - they looked great, I saw some very creative costumes and they handled themselves very maturely throughout the day.
This week we will be working on being Fit For Life. Please check in next week and see how we are doing on our Fuel Up 60 competition!
Have a Great Week!
Lisa M. Farrell
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