Pond Cove Elementary School

This month is spirit month at #PondCoveSchool Thursday + Friday are career days. So nice to see so many students as scientists + engineers!

Grade 2 students finished our tech-integration block in style! Using #GoogleExpeditions #VR students traveled to the Grand Canyon as part of the science unit about erosion. #PondCoveSchool

The #PondCoveSchool #eTeam received some great press from the Forecaster + Sean Murphy. He recently wrote about #CoderExpress + interviewed students + families involved. https://www.pressherald.com/2021/01/07/pond-cove-kids-help-make-hour-of-code-happen/

Maine Health sent out a congratulations to gold level 5210 award winners+ #PondCoveSchool was recognized once again! Our school was recognized for our commitment to improving children's health particularly in light of all of the changes that the pandemic has brought this year.

As part of Ancient Egypt studies, G3 students use @tinkercad to design a hieroglyphic stamp w/ their initials. Students started exploring the app, learning about all 3 dimensions, + measuring in millimeters. #PondCoveSchool #3Ddesign #metricsystem

Through a generous grant from our Education Foundation #CEEF we were able to make #CoderExpress goodie bags. They contain all of the materials for the unplugged activities and of course a cookie and some hot chocolate! Over 250 families signed up! #PondCoveSchool

3rd-grade students started their Ancient Egypt studies in style. Students went on a "field trip" to Ancient Egypt with #GoogleExpeditions + #VirtualReality We visited the Nile River, and saw a Pharaoh's tomb. #PondCoveSchool

Pond Cove staff pictures are displayed in a show of appreciation for their dedication and commitment to our students and community.

First grade students are using their photography skills + the app ChatterPix to tell their families what they are thankful for #PondCoveSchool Their voices are making these turkeys talk.

NEW INFORMATION REGARDING TRAVEL: The State is exempting residents from the following states from the testing and 14-day quarantine requirement for travel and lodging: Vermont, New Hampshire and and Massachusetts.* *Exemptions for CT, NY and NJ end Nov. 4, 2020**.

Please click on the link below to review the agenda for the Special School Board Workshop on November 3, 2020 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Click the link in the Events section to join. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/990348/SB_Workshop_11.3.20.pdf

Students at #PondCoveSchool are using @breakoutedu to celebrate this time of year. First grade students read #FiveLittlePumpkins poem + then try to get the pumpkins to a Halloween party #criticalthinking #collaboration

Please take a moment to click the link listed below to read the update from Superintendent Wolfrom regarding the positive Covid-19 case at CEHS. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/987031/Positive_covid_case_UPDATE__10.28.2020.pdf

Please use the link below to join the School Board Workshop in session at 6:30 pm tonight. Meeting ID 878 4910 0905 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://capeelizabethschools-org.zoom.us/j/87849100905&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1604269799812000&usg=AOvVaw2-wSD97pKSejJIEqnX8H8p

As the holidays approach, please keep checking the state's travel guidelines to stay up to date as you make your plans: https://www.maine.gov/covid19/restartingmaine/keepmainehealthy

Teachers + students are being creative this year with #OpenHouse. 4th graders are using @AdobeSpark and 1st graders are using @Flipgrid to showcase what is important to them in their new classes. #PondCoveSchool

The Building Committee Meeting will be via Zoom on October 20, 2020 at 6:30 pm, click on the Events section to join. The agenda and supporting documents can be viewed by clicking the link address below. https://www.cape.k12.me.us/o/cesd/browse/172460

The DOE made some changes to the screening tool. Below is the link. It has been updated in the Parent/Student Handbook and in the weekly reminder sent via PowerSchool! https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Pre-Screening%20Tool_11.pdf

Please take a moment to read the documents for Remote Instruction Guidelines. Staff: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/957639/Remote_Instruction_Guidelines_-_Staff__9_16_2020___1___1_.pdf Students: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/957646/Remote_Learning_rules_for_students___1_.pdf

October 13th at 6:30 pm is the Regular School Board Meeting. Below is the link to the page for the agenda and supporting documents. Please follow the link on the Events Section to join the meeting. https://www.cape.k12.me.us/o/cesd/browse/171494