Working Together and Reaching Higher

Look Out Tim Cook! 
What a thrill it was to meet “Steve Jobs” here at Palmer River. As part of a biography assignment, fourth grader, Addison Hoyle, did a remarkable “Job” telling us everything we ever wanted to know about the famed Apple creator- Steve Jobs. Did you know that Steve Job’s skin once turned orange when he ate only carrots? Did you know it took Jobs and his wife 8 years to decide on their furniture for their home? Did you know that he wore the same outfit every day, signature turtleneck, jeans and sneakers, so that he could better focus on his work? Don’t be surprised if you someday see Addison following in his footsteps. She is already designing each month with her dad using Bit Boxes. Woo-Hoo!

Palmer River Artists Display at the Carpenter Museum 
Twenty four artists were selected to be part of a display in the lower portion of the museum's gallery space. The museum honored students and their families with an gallery opening including light refreshments and a small awards ceremony for the artists. The artwork will be up for the remainder of the month and can be visited on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4, as well as the third Sunday of the month 9-noon. Mrs. Beaulieu is always looking for new community places to display student art! If you are a local business willing to display artwork, please email abeaulieu@drregional.org. Pictured in this photo is second grader Bailey D'Alessio with Palmer River art teacher Acacia Beaulieu.

Make and Take Book Night
A great time was had by all as students and their families came out to “make their own books”. Most popular was the ‘pop-up’ style book where students could add their own 3-D touch to the artwork. The students created many different styles of books; some books even served to help them to practice their math facts! Pictured below-left is Andrew Quin and his mom as he concentrates on his detail. Pictured below, on the right, is Cassidy Hasenfratz who worked diligently with her dad. We appreciate everyone coming out to create with us.

National Recorder Day!!
4th graders Noelle Blais and Riley Gousie played their recorders over the school loudspeaker Friday morning to celebrate National Recorder Day, which is recognized on the third Saturday of March each year. The girls chose one piece from the regular recorder curriculum, and one more challenging piece from the enrichment program. The girls encouraged their fellow classmates to practice over the weekend, and hoped to build excitement for the younger students who will play this instrument in the years to come!

Amazing K Authors!
It is always a highlight for Mrs. Miguel and Mrs. Dubois to celebrate the inspiring work of our students. What a joy it was to have Cameron Cote and Audrey Brown join us from Mrs. Jefferson’s Kindergarten and share their tremendous writing. Each student wrote about an animal and its habitat. Can you believe we have such remarkable authors in our kindergarten? Palmer River teachers have set the bar high for all of our students. Writing is a great way to fine tune all of your academic skills. Be the model- be a writer!