GES Students Showcase Colonial Trades by ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] the Colonial Period
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THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 GILFORD, N.H. - FREE GES students showcase colonial trades BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] the colonial period. Fourth grade classes “They’ve gotten to see at Gilford Elementary what life was like during School went back to colo- the colonial period,” nial times for an annual Franks said. project where students As students worked learn about the careers on their projects, they from back then. did some compare and For the past month, contrast exercises for students have done re- what things were like search on their chosen back then to today. colonial careers. On “I think it’s a shock- Thursday afternoon, ing thing to see some of they shared the result of the differences,” Franks their research as well as said. “It’s definitely an their creativity by pre- eye-opener.” senting as someone in She said students that career along with learned that people back props and other details. then worked hard and Students set up their sta- didn’t have a lot of the re- tions at tables around the sources and advantages fourth grade classrooms that people have today. as a colonial village mar- Franks said it was ket. Students from other incredible to see the stu- classes came through dents do their presen- during the day. tations. She said many Students were asked students were nervous to pick their top three about presenting with- trades they waned to do out a script, but did a a project on and chose ERIN PLUMMER great job overall. from there. Teacher Jack Hazelton shows the scissors and replica of a tailor's shop. Drew Smith played Melanie Franks said ers visited the Union a ship builder, saying they were asked to think Meetinghouse, the Belk- he chose the trade be- about what a sense of nap Mountain Grange, cause of how it helped GES 'One Book' project community is. and the Rowe House to people and “it’s fun to As part of their re- see a demonstration of build stuff.” He made a celebrates learning search, the fourth grad- various professions from SEE MARKET DAY PAGE A10 BY ERIN PLUMMER This past week was the day on the hill out- [email protected] last week of activities. side the school. Inside A month’s worth GES Principal Dan- they had makerspace of creative projects ielle Bolduc said proj- activities with crafts. and activities were ects included making Bolduc said even inspired by a special sundials and wind though there was little book for Gilford Ele- chimes, which were snow on the hill, fam- mentary School’s “One displayed in the cases ilies still had fun that School, One Book” in the hallway. day. project. Librarian Rosalyn Each week, students Since January, stu- Roy had students in could answer trivia dents and staff have the library classes do a questions about the been reading “Bram- weaving activity based book. bleheart” by Henry on the Weavers in the Bolduc said the kids Cole and engaging story. The students were really enthusi- ERIN PLUMMER with the story in many picked out different astic about the proj- Rosalyn Roy leads kids in some yoga during Jump Rope for Heart at Gilford Elementary School. different creative quotes from the book ect. Since “Bramble- ways. and weaved layers into heart” has a sequel, In “Brambleheart,” the piece based on the Bolduc said a lot of Fun for heart health at Jump Rope for Heart Twig tries to find his quote. the students said they own place in his forest “I really like how planned to read that BY ERIN PLUMMER Jump Rope for Heart turned in pledge sheets community where ev- they connected the book as well. [email protected] is a month long fund- with money going to the eryone has their own descriptive phrases This year the dis- A day of fun exercises raiser focusing on American Heart Associ- roles. with what they wove trict has been increas- in the Gilford Elementa- heart health. On Friday ation. Students started into the loom,” Bolduc ing the emphasis on ry School gym had huge kids went to the gym Phys Ed teacher Pres- reading the book af- said. writing. Bolduc said gains for heart health throughout the day to ton Ingram said all four ter coming back from The Saturday before the fact the book is so as students took part in do a number of fun exer- grade levels came into Christmas vacation. was a family sledding SEE ONE BOOK PAGE A10 Jump Rope for Heart. cise activities. Students the gym throughout the day to do various exer- cise activities including yoga, potato sack race, long jump, and others GHS Winter Carnival brings out school spirit as well as jump roping on the stage. Different BY ERIN PLUMMER “They’re literally classes would do the [email protected] dropping $20’s in the activities during their Gilford High School class jars,” Tripp said. gym class. Kids would students showed their The seniors won move from one station school spirit, passion Pennies for Fitness, to the other after a cer- for competition, and the freshmen came in tain period of time. support for their peers second place, the soph- The effort has raised during the annual Win- omores were third, a lot of money for the ter Carnival festivities. and the juniors came American Heart Associ- For a week, students in fourth place. Over- ation. Ingram said last engaged in various all, around $1,140 was year the school was in fun competitions, lead- raised. the top 20 in the state for ing up to some games Tripp said proceeds fundraising. This year and shows of talent on raised from Pennies they have set a record Thursday and sports ac- for Fitness will go to for the amount of funds tivities on Friday. athletic equipment in the school has raised. Winter Carnival is the school. She said the Jump Rope for Heart organized by Varsity Varsity Club will meet also taught students Club was the fourth and discuss what the about the importance ERIN PLUMMER year advisors Terry Juniors take a big leap during the Winter Carnival jump rope competition. money will be spent for of exercise and healthy Wilson and Amy Tripp this year. eating for heart health. oversaw the activities. kicked off the previous a song competition on Each penny in the jars On Friday, students “It’s great that our “I thought it had Friday with the Winter Thursday. earned points while met in the gym for com- kids K-4 take such an more positive energy,” Carnival Dance, which During the week, higher denomination petitions in dodgeball, interest in this activity Wilson said. had high attendance. each class had a jar for coins and bills took jump roping, tug of war, and they’re always ex- Festivities officially New this year was Pennies for Fitness. points away. SEE WINTER PAGE A10 cited for this,” Ingram SEE JUMP PAGE A10 A2 THE GILFORD STEAMER ALMANAC THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Notes from the Gilford Public Library BY MARK THOMAS Dr. Seuss’ birthday Conversational Ger- Sign up for children to see some new ones Club, 1:15-2:30 p.m. Library Correspondent party is also special be- man, 2:30–3:30 p.m. ages three to five with in action. Technology Teen Tabletoppers, #Shelfie. It's a self- cause it is Read Across caregivers. is moving fast, so let's 2:30-3:30 p.m. ie, but with books! To America Day. People Monday, March 5 Bridge, 10:30 a.m.- keep on top of it! Conversational take a selfie, take a all over the nation Fiber Friends, 10 12:30 p.m. Art(ists) Alive!, 3:30- French, 4-5 p.m. picture of yourself by will be going to read- a.m.-12:15 p.m. Classics Book 4:30 p.m. Seed Starting with reaching your camera ing parties, hearing Mahjong, 12:30-3 Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Description:Each UNH Master Gardener out in front you. Now, stories, finding new p.m. This month's pick is week learn about a dif- Christine Templeton, take one with your books to love, snack- Teen Video Game Call of the Wild by Jack ferent artist and cre- 6-7 p.m. bookshelf or with a fa- ing, and crafting. It’s Club, 3-4 p.m. London, published in ate art in their style! Spring is right vorite book and BAM! like heaven on Earth, Play video games 1903. Grades one to five, sign around the corner, so You’ve got a ‘shelfie.' but particularly be- in the Library! With up in the Children's it's the perfect time to They are categorically tween the stacks. friends! Wednesday, March 7 Room. Limit 20. (Not start planning for your better than other sel- Read Across Amer- Lego Creator Club, Line Dancing, held on early release garden! UNH Master fies. Hip youngsters ica Day is celebrated 3:15-4:15 p.m. 9-10:30 a.m. days). Gardener Christine use ‘#’s for Internet by readers of all ages. Check Out an Ex- Templeton will be here voodoo, but you can Everyday is a day to Tuesday, March 6 pert, 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 8 to discuss seed start- just print the shelfie read, but Read Across Baby/Toddler Sto- Teen Tech Week Yoga Fun (two-to- ing, choosing seeds, out and put it on your America Day is a rytime, 10-10:30 a.m. Tech Show and Tell, four-year-olds), 10:30 how to prepare your bookshelf for some chance to talk about it.