Check Out the Final Artist Renditions of the School Yard

Plant Sale Raises $1,700 for Community School Yard

The plant sale was a huge success! We earned $1,700.00 for the
horticultural gardens and community school yard. Thanks to all who helped support
this fundraiser.

The PWS Community School Yard Reveal During PWS Art Show

A special thanks for stopping at the School Yard Reveal during the PWS Art Show. What a lovely night. Art, music…poetry! Three fourth grade students shared their inspiring poetry. Thanks Claire, Lilly and Erin! You can read it yourself below.

Spring is Magic
By Erin Eldridge

Flowers are blooming,
Trees are taller and greener too.

Animals are assuming that winter is through.
The days are brighter, they are longer as well.
Instead of getting whiter, the lawn looks swell.

Allergy season is rolling in,
Spring is working its magic.
On my face is always a grin,
For spring is never tragic.

But in the end,
I would not trade spring, for a diamond ring or anything.


Playground
By Claire Pellegrini

Kids run around me like a stampeding herd of buffalo
Teachers’ whistles blow harshly over the ground
Balls bounce treacherously near faces
Some friends talk among themselves while others chase
Bugs crawl through the leaves as beautiful flowers sway
I am another word for fun!
I am the playground.

Recess
By Lilly Heald

Kickball, soccer, and even four square
Slides, swings, and fun everywhere
You can join the bug club
And find some neat treasures
You can play monster tag on the big toy
With pleasure
The obstacle course will test your skills
Do you have the guts?
Or will you tumble and spill
Yelling, whispering, and gossip too
The playground is the perfect place
For me and you.

Please check back often as this will be our main communication tool for the summer installation. If you’d like to volunteer your time and or services, please email beltramom@sau25.net. Your name will be forwarded on so that our volunteer coordinator can contact you.

Sun Safety Tips

1. Generously apply sunscreen to all exposed skin using a SPF of at least 15. Re-apply every two hours, even on cloudy days, after swimming or sweating.
2. Wear protective clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirts, pants, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses, when possible.
3. Seek shade when appropriate, remembering the sun’s rays are the strongest between 10 am and 4 pm.
4. Use extra caution near water, snow and sand as they reflect the damaging rays of the sun.
5. Protect children by applying sunscreen.
6. Avoid tanning beds.

*Tips provided by the American Academy of Dermatology. For more info go to http://www.aad.org/.