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  Here at Pittsfield Elementary School we teach using the Four Blocks Literacy Framework as well as the Everyday Mathematics program. The four blocks consist of Guided Reading, Self-Selected Reading (SSR), Working with Words and the Writing Block. These blocks, as well as mathematics, are taught daily. In addition, students will be exposed to Science…

Students from Ms. Whittier’s kindergarten class working on a science unit called “Adopt a Tree.” Students in groups carefully observe trees, make observations, and notice changes throughout the seasons. These photos were taken in November.

**Please check back, as our schedule for the 2010-2011 school year will be different from below** 8:00-8:30 Morning Meeting Monday-Friday 8:30-9:00 Guided Reading Monday-Friday 9:00-9:30 Working with Words Monday-Friday 9:30-10:10 Writing Monday-Friday 10:10-10:40 Centers/Early Success Monday-Friday 10:40-11:20 Recess & Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30-12:30 Math Monday-Friday 12:30-1:00 Self Selected Reading (SSR) Monday-Friday 1:00-1:15 Snack Monday-Friday 1:15-2:00 Science…

This year, our classroom will rely on community supplies. We will store supplies in community bins for everyone’s use, and everyone will have access to the same supplies for their work. There are many reasons for having community supplies in a classroom: This system helps foster a sense that the classroom and everything in it…

Pittsfield’s Old Home Day Bike Parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 22 at 12:15 p.m. This year’s theme is “Pittsfield Goes to the Circus”.  Can you think of a way to decorate your bike in a circus theme?  If so, give it a try! The parade is open to all who would like to ride their bike, tricycle or…