First Branch Newsletter: Vol 3

Volume 3 | December 22nd 2021

The First Branch Newsletter

One river, two towns, unlimited discoveries

A newsletter connecting and celebrating the Chelsea & Tunbridge schools

Through this bi-weekly newsletter Principal Mark Blount and Principal Michael Livingston bring to our First Branch families photos, stories, and updates

from the Chelsea and Tunbridge schools.

Dates to Note:

Holiday Vacation: Dec. 23rd - Dec. 31st.

Return to School : Monday, January 3rd.

Please Read:

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We would like to take this opportunity once again to thank all of you for your support over the first few months of this remarkable school year. It’s worth repeating that it would be impossible to navigate these pandemic circumstances without the trust and support of our families and the incredible dedication of the faculty and staff. Everyone’s effort, focus, and flexibility has been greatly appreciated. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all.

We hope you have a relaxing, enjoyable and safe holiday season. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

Respectfully,

~ Mark and Michael

December's Annual Kindness Tree

Thank you so much for all of your generous donations to our Kindness Trees. The donations will be distributed this week!

December at the Chelsea Public School

Chelsea middle school students put on a production of Dr. Suess's How the Grinch Stole Christmas for the kindergarten and first grade classes.

The Chelsea 8th grade class Pie Fundraiser's culmination of a pie in the face of volunteer teachers has been postponed until after the New Year.

Mrs. Connolly's 1st graders made Shrunkin' Donuts to celebrate the hard working elves in their lives.

Mrs. Interlandi's 6th graders built their own North Pole homes with cardboard, graham crackers and a good amount of sugar.

December at the Tunbridge Central School

Tunbridge 7th and 8th grade students put on a production of Dr. Suess's How the Grinch Stole Christmas for the kindergarten and first grade classes.

Tunbridge 5th and 6th graders went caroling recently to spread some Christmas cheer for the seniors in the community who haven't been able to get out of the house much as a result of the pandemic.

7th & 8th graders investigate calories burned in Mr. Franske's science lab.

(Left photo) Pam Zugg and Cassie Maclay are our two food service people at TCS. Cassie is the manager and Pam is her assistant.

(Right photo) Emma Colby and Laurel Marshia are the daughters of TCS teachers Karen Colby and Emily Marshia and are subbing for us before and after the holidays.

Students in Ms. Perkins' first grade class enjoyed their time with Yoga instructor, Sylvie Desautels.