Recess time: Let's built a fort !

"It is a happy talent to know how to play"
Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Children need the freedom and time to play.
Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity."
Kay Redfield Jamison

Greek God and Goddess

Students in Grade 4 celebrated their Greek Myth Unit by dressing up as the Goddesses they have been researching.  Each student chose one Goddess that they would research throughout this unit. Research included family history and information, what each goddess was best known for, important symbols related to their Goddess, and any important stories and myths about their Goddess. 4th graders made presentations to the 5th and 6th grade students today. The class also enjoyed snacks and some tasty Greek treats. All students did an incredible job throughout this unit; Kelly is very proud of her Greek Goddesses!  :-)

  

Halloween decorations in preschool

The week of Halloween was a lot of fun in the preschool class! The Toute Petite and Petite Section students did feet painting to make scary ghosts and the Moyenne Section students made witches using finger paint. Come discover our beautiful decorations in the hallway.

Another Fantastic Halloween Parade at L'Ecole Française du Maine

Parents and students alike joined in the fun for Halloween! Costumes this year included the characters of Frozen, creative homemade costumes including a robot, jellyfish, gear guts and a larger than life skeleton! Pirates, animals, princesses, superheroes, storybook characters and even King Kong were among us on this fun day. Thanks to all who attended and made the day so memorable, and a special thanks to the Brewer family and Brewer's Marine for the wonderful cider and treats at the boatyard!

The Installation Ceremony of Jean-Yves Carpanèse, new Head of French American School of Rhode Island

Welcome to Jean-Yves Carpanèse new Head of School at the French American School of Rhode Island, FASRI. Willy LeBihan, Founder and Head of School of l’Ecole Française du Maine,  journeyed from Freeport for the Installation to share his own experiences in a school from the AEFE network (agence pour l’enseignement française à l’étranger).  

 

Wildlife Park in Gray, Maine

Students of first grade and Kindergarten spent a day at the Wildlife park in Gray.  They discovered Maine wildlife living all around that they might one day cross paths with. Thanks to the guide, they were able to touch animal skins, feathers and teeth. Then we went for a walk to see all the animals, including:
lynx, mountain lions, bears, moose, raccoons, deer, porcupines, etc.  
Un grand merci to all the chaperones!

  

 

 

 

La longue marche des dindes...de Kathleen Karr.

Les élèves ont commencé à découvrir les aventures de Simon Green, un jeune garçon de 15 ans, qui a décidé de mener 1000 dindes du Missouri jusqu'à Denever, dans le Colorado...dans une chariot, accompagné de ses acolytes Mr Peece, Emett son chien et quatres mules...Une histoire pleine d'humour qui se passe au 19ème siècle...Comment va se terminer l'aventure de Simon? Venez découvrir cela à travers les créations des élèves!

The story takes place in the 19th century when Simon Green, a young 15 year old boy decides to live an original adventure with 1000 turkeys! His goal, walking them from Missouri to Colorado...with the very special Mr Peece, his dog Emett, and 4 donkeys and an old trolley...Come discover the students' perspective and display of this intriguing story....

At work and play today !

 

 The rain did not stop the kids from keeping busy, learning and having fun, whether reading with friends, building a block tower or making letters with play dough, there is always an activity to enjoy at "l'école".

Portland Symphony Orchestra Youth Concert

Our students were fortunate to attend the sold out performance on October 27th at Merrill Auditorium of Britten's Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra (Fugue Finale)
They listened selectively under the guidance of their music teacher Joelle Morris: the brass, woodwind, string, and percussion instruments on this journey through the orchestra! 

Each section plays excerpts from Britten’s classic Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, plus familiar favorites from Harry Potter and Jurassic Park.
Quite a program:
BRITTEN Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Introduction)
GABRIELI Canzone septimi toni, No. 2
WILLIAMS Nimbus 2000 (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)
BARTOK Rumanian Folk Dances
ROUSE Ogoun Badagris
TBD work by winner of Composition Competition
WILLIAMS Theme from Jurassic Park
BRITTEN Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Fugue Finale)

Monarch Butterfly

Students in the Kindergarten classroom have been studying caterpillars and watching them turn into butterflies. The caterpillar tank has been the center of class activities. Throughout this process, we made caterpillar art projects with a variety of materials. Using a paint brush, sponges and strips of colored paper, we made all sorts of caterpillars.

Click to see video => http://youtu.be/M9n4PpzjHzY 

Firefighters visit L’Ecole

To the delight of the children, fire safety week was highlighted by a visit from the Fire Department of Freeport. Firefighters showed the students the equipment and taught them fire safety tips. Best of all, the children were able to get into the fire truck and were given a souvenir fire hat. Thank you firefighters for this visit and for all you do to keep us safe!