Berkshire Botanical Garden spent the last 6 weeks teaching UME & NMC students through their Farm & Garden program funded by the Eagle Fund. Students gained hands-on gardening experience using the garden beds located behind the school. They worked together to compost & plant a few garden beds full of garlic and onions for spring & summer harvests. Students also learned why composting was so important through “Dressing A Worm”. Arielle Coon, Schools Programs Manager for Berkshire Botanical Gardens, chatted with students about what yummy fruits & vegetables they will be able to grow to provide the school's cafeteria. A favorite class activity was when students made their own butter while tasting herbs they could add. The help of the Eagle Fund Grant has funded the Farm & Garden Program.
"Eleventh and twelfth-grade students were privileged to attend 'Danny Day,' a film screening showcasing the short films of their peer, Danny Wilkinson. The program included three pieces: 'Don't Forget,' 'Should Seamus?,' and 'Hitchhiker.'"
The Boys' Soccer team is participating in a sneaker-drive fundraiser. All we need is your support and your gently worn, used, or new sneakers!
Here’s how you can help:
Start in your and your family’s closets and gather as many pairs of sneakers that you no longer want; maybe you’ve outgrown them, they’re out of style, or out of season. Every pair counts! Send in your sneakers to school. There will be a collection bag in Ms. Giordano's room.
Sneakers only, please.
The sneakers that we all collect will help raise money to support our program AND will help our environment by keeping sneakers out of landfills.
We will collect sneakers through January 20, 2025
Thank you for your support!
What a fantastic winter concert by Mount Everett students! A huge round of applause to all our talented musicians and inspiring directors!
We love seeing our young students building a love for reading.
The elementary library has a new selection of books by visiting author, Jerry Pallotta!
Fifth graders dissect owl pellets to find evidence of how energy travels through an ecosystem in their study of food chains.
Check out this week's News & Notes! https://secure.smore.com/n/jey1d
At the start of the course, Photography students created photo emulsion lifts after reading the first chapter of musician Ben Folds' memoir and discussing the main themes of creativity and art appreciation analyzed in the text.
Read more about it in our curriculum and instruction newsletter:
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/68838528/educating-our-eagles-issue-25/6
Great job to the middle school band and choir students at tonight's winter concert.
The Mount Everett band performed at Sheffield's annual tree-lighting ceremony last night.
Our school community came together to honor our senior citizens with a delicious meal.
From planning to performance, our students and staff made this annual tradition a success.
Tech Take-Apart Night was a HUGE success! 🎉
Earlier this week, nearly 50 UME families gathered to take apart broken electronics and learn how they work. 🛠️💡 It was an incredible night of fun, learning, and bonding.
During South Egremont's unit on the world of colors, students explored mandalas made from natural materials, radiating shapes, and the work of artists like Andy Goldsworthy.
Advanced Art students are developing their college portfolios through structured independent projects, refining their artistic process.
11th-grade Spanish students read the famous windmill scene from Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote." They then delved into writing, reading, hands-on crafts, movement, and food preparation.
Read more about the lesson here:
analysis.https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/69232703/educating-our-eagles-issue-27/10
Before Thanksgiving, UME second graders held their own Macy's-inspired balloon parade! Students learned about immigration and cultural traditions. They created balloons and wrote persuasive paragraphs about them, using brainstorming and peer editing.
NMC PreK celebrated Friendsgiving the Monday before Thanksgiving break. Each child brought a special dish to share, and we gathered around a large table adorned with a tablecloth, fall decorations, and the children's turkey paintings. Together, we baked a delicious gluten-free and vegan pumpkin bread that tasted just like pumpkin pie.
To commemorate the occasion, each family shared a favorite recipe, and I compiled a Friendsgiving PreK Cookbook for the children to take home. We also created a Thankful Quilt, with each child designing a square to express their gratitude. The quilt now proudly hangs on our bulletin board.
Inspired by the story "Turkey Trouble," the children had a blast disguising a turkey to evade the farmer. Their creative ideas were truly impressive!
Check out this week's Thanksgiving edition of the weekly News and Notes! https://secure.smore.com/n/eb9d0
Calling All Alumni!
Now that you've taken the next steps—whether you're in the workforce, serving in the military, or pursuing higher education—we want to hear from YOU!
Your journey could inspire and guide others as they prepare to take their own steps into the world. Share your wisdom, experiences, and advice with our students and help them see the endless possibilities ahead!
If you're interested in attending our annual Alumni Day on Friday, December 20th, please contact Mr. Barbieri for more information.
Let's show our future grads what being part of the Mt. Everett family means. Together, we can make a difference!
Issue 27 of Educating Our Eagles is available!
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/69232703/educating-our-eagles-issue-27
