Hello, Families!
I hope you all had a lovely break. The week before vacation was surprisingly productive and focused, but also contained some special events! 5th and 6th graders participated in our annual choral touring visit to Wheelock Terrace, a senior living facility in Hanover, NH. SME students were professional, polite, and sang wonderfully!
We also ended out the week with a potluck lunch, which was delightful. Thanks to everyone who generously created or purchased food to contribute! There was more than enough and it was a festive end to the week.

We are excited to start up again tomorrow!


5th and 6th Grade Chorus:

We wish you and yours the happiest of holidays!

Have a wonderful December break!

Please remember to have your fifth/sixth grade student bring in the permission slip for Wednesday's annual Chorus Field Trip.

On Thursday this week, we are having a potluck lunch for fifth and sixth graders at SME. A detailed note about this exciting event was sent home with students last Friday. Prior to the lunch, we will be sharing special holiday theme activities in our core classes.

Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, December 21st:  5-6 Chorus Field Trip in the AM.

Thursday, December 22nd:  Students released from school at 1:45 PM; Holiday break begins.

Tuesday, January 3rd: School resumes.

Wednesday, January 18th: Midpoint of Trimester Two; Progress Reports go home the following week.

The Holidays approach...it must be time for our Holiday Concert!

Holiday Concert Week!

This week we celebrate our holiday season with our Chorus & Band Concert with Grades 4 - 6 on

Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM. We hope all of our fifth and sixth-grade students and their families

will attend and celebrate this special season together.

Samuel Morey Elementary School

Tis The Time To Share With Those In Need…

SME Food Drive

During the next two weeks, we will be collecting food and sundry items for our local town food shelves. Our SME Student Council will have collection boxes at the entry way to SME. We will also have collection boxes available outside gymnasium door during the holiday concerts on December 13th and 14th. Each SME class will encourage participation in this effort.

Georgette Ludwig, Fairlee's Town Clerk reports they could use the following contributions for their food shelves:

Granola Bars                              
fruit juice & fruit cups              
canned tuna & chicken                
cereal  & oatmeal                       
pudding cups                              
canned hams & soups                  
tea & coffee                                 
crackers                                      
canned fruits & veggies                
mac & cheese                              
pasta & rice                                
laundry soap                                  
bar soap                                       
toothpaste                                   
shampoo & conditioner 
                                          

Thank you for your generosity and for sharing in the spirit of giving this holiday season.

Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, December 13th               Holiday Concert  K - 3   6:00 PM

Wednesday, December 14th         Holiday Concert  4 - 6    6:00 PM

Wednesday, December 21st          5-6 Chorus Touring in AM

Friday, December 23rd                  December break begins

Tuesday, January 3rd                     School back in session...

Another week in paradise!

The weeks seem to be blending together quickly as our Holiday vacation soon approaches. We have many important events and dates to add to your calendar this month!

Important Dates:

Tuesday December 6th: 5-6 Activity Afternoon

Wednesday December 7th through Friday December 9th: The Book Fair at SME!

Tuesday December 13: K-3 Hoiday Concert

Wednesday December 14: 4-6 Holiday Concert

Wednesday 21: 5-6 Chorus Touring to the Wheelock Terrace

Friday December 23: No School

Monday January 2: No School

Last Friday the 4th and 5th graders from SME went to a show called Pedal Punk at the Hopkins center. It was one of the best shows we have seen! We are very lucky to have such a wonderful resource to expose our students to. Students enthusiasm and excitement after the show was contagious.

As the colder weather creeps in, we reminded students that in order to play outside in the snow they must be wearing a jacket, snow pants, and winter boots. In addition, students should always be wearing a jacket outside. If they don't have a jacket to wear at recess then we can't let them freeze outside so they will have to stay inside. It's so much more fun to bundle up and play!

** Remember to check out what your child is doing in each one of their classes by clicking the teacher's links on the right hand side of the post!

During math class we had a quick commercial break informing us about how to help the environment! A project the 5th graders have been working on in Science. Please enjoy! Give a hoot, don't pollute! 

Some more pictures from our wonderful Harvest Lunch before Thanksgiving 

Before the Harvest Lunch many classes met with their buddy classrooms to make a centerpiece for the tables during lunch. Here are some pictures of 5W meeting with their buddy classroom, Mrs. Belknap's 3rd grade.