CEEL News

Meet the CEEL Team!

October 2015 Ferguson Township Elementary School

The CEEL program is off to a great start! Students have been

having fun with friends, enjoying their classes, and

settling into the swing of things at CEEL. Students and

Parents, we have you to thank for the wonderful beginning to

the school year! J

Welcome to CEEL

Reil ly Prest ia & Jack Bie rly p laying wi th Legos during Free-play.

Ms. Lindsey Younkins-Lead CEEL Teacher, Site Supervisor

Mrs. Cindy Herbst-CEEL Teacher, Monday through Friday

Ms. Alison Bieber-CEEL Teacher on Monday and Wednesday

Ms. Kelly Eckert-CEEL Teacher on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Mr. Chuck Fiorante-CEEL Teacher on Friday, Grades K-1 Physical Education Teacher

Ms. Rachel Sackett-Grades 2-5 Physical Education Teacher

Ms. Yan Chen & Ms. Xiaojiao Shao-Chinese Teachers

Mrs. Wanda Pluto-Art Teacher

Ms. Kati Caldana, Ms. Amy Doheny, Mr. Peter Licona, & Ms. Rachel Chin-Discovery Space Teachers

Class Updates STEM Class: Students have been conducting weekly experiments, each based on a different practice or standard. Recently, students participated in a lesson outside where they collected leaves and flowers and made observations, and then impressions of the materials collected with crayons. Art Class: Students have been creating art with a variety of different techniques and mediums. They have been creating paper collages, learning to emboss, and will soon be creating a project inspired by Shel Silverstein’s poetry!

Chinese Class: In Chinese Class students are learning how to pronounce Chinese numbers and colors. Students are also learning how to make Origami Art and are learning more about Chinese culture.

Physical Education Class (K-1): In Mr. F’s class, students have been learning about teamwork, as well as fine-tuning skills such as dribbling, and passing. There is always a group game to practice the skills they learned that day.

Physical Education Class (2-5): In Ms. Rachel’s class Fit, Fine, & Fun, students have been trying out different types physical of fitness, such as circuit training and Parkour for Kids. Soon they will be moving on to learn about nutrition!

Free-play: Students in free-play have been relaxing with quiet games in the All-Purpose Room. Favorite activities include playing with Legos & K’Nex, using art fun art supplies, and participating in card games.

Homework Help: Student in homework help have been receiving assistance when completing and reviewing their homework, as well as using laptops for educational games and e-books.

Heard in the Halls

When students were asked what they like best about CEEL so far, they

replied:

“Playing with the Legos.”—Ellie Lago “Phys. Ed. Class!”—Anna Patterson “Fun Friday!”—Devin Rameker “Playing Outside!” –Harper Campbell “The Classes.”—Jenny Heim “Art Class.” –Rachel Webster “Recess!” –Sophie Wang “Coloring with friends.”—Emma Noss

Reminders & Updates J *Please remember to let Ms. Younkins know if your child has a change in his/her schedule (for example your child is absent, leaving early, or is riding bus home).

* Our first In-service Days are October 22 & 23. If you would like to sign up your child for CEEL care on In-service Days please visit the webpage below. Registration will close on Tuesday, October 20th. https://register.asapconnected.com/Courses.aspx?CourseGroupID=17471

*Our Fall Showcase will take place on Tuesday, November 17th from 5:00 to 5:30. Chinese and Physical Education classes will be putting on a performance that summarizes their experience in their class this season. Pizza, snacks, and beverages will be provided. Artwork from class will be displayed, as well as a slideshow of photographs taken this fall at CEEL. We hope that you can attend!

Zachary Gibbs, Jack Bie rly, and Zane Langer embossing foi l wi th s tr ing.