The ECC has a little fun and celebrated the New England Patriots recently. Students, families and staff were invited to wear their favorite Patriots gear, the colors blue, white and red or the team of their choice. Brady may be gone but his jersey lives on. Go Pats!
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
patriots
Circle time is an important part of our pre-K program. It gives students the ability to learn and socialize with their peers, and relate to their classmates. Students interact and develop relationships, through engaging and fun activities. Check out a few of our classrooms during circle time.
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Lauren
Alicia
Debbie
Who needs some gross motor and FUN? We all do! Antonio Fazio, our Director of Special Education spent some time with our ECC students during their gross motor time today. It was indoors due to the rain. The students and staff were full of smiles and enjoyed every moment. If you look closely, you'll see Mr. Fazio's smile too. Way to BEE at the ECC!
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Tony
Who celebrated fall? The ECC did! Students went on a pumpkin story walk, played, jumped and searched in some leaves, bobbed for apples (ECC style) and had some FUN! Students will continue to learn about fall over the next few weeks.
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Fest
FEST 2
Miss Debbie and Miss Sharon did a safety drill with their PM classroom. They used a kid friendly car to model and teach how we look, then stop for cars/trucks, hold an adults hand and walk after the car has gone by. Every student practiced and did an AMAZING job of practicing safety. Our classrooms walk across the parking lot to our playground, so learning about safety is our first priority. A gentle reminder to parents and families to please drive safely and slowly at all our schools.
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Safety Practice
This morning at the ECC we had some visitors stop by to say "hello" to our students. Agawam School Security Officer, John Nettice and Agawam District Safety Supervisor, Brian Machos visited us during the morning arrival at PL. The students enjoyed smiling at, saying "hi" and high-fiving our safety friends. Agawam is a great community where we all work together. Thank you for stopping by and visiting.
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Machos
What's the buzz? Just a reminder for the ECC on Perry Lane (only) has a Back to School NIght for parents starting at 5:00 PM tonight. This gives parents an opportunity to observe your child's classroom and get a chance to see what centers and other resources your children learn with. You might even be asked to try one. They are so much fun! Childcare will not be provided. We hope to see you at the ECC. RPS ECC families held their night back on 9/15.
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Classroom
Agawam High School students worked in the ECC garden this week. Students learned how to pick weeds by the roots, turn the soil over with a shovel, and break the soil up with our hands. They pulled out a lot of veggie and fruit from the summer that was rotting. The students also practiced asking for help when they need it. They worked together to make a plan for what they'll work on next week also. Everyone was focused, hard working, and invested. It was a very fun learning opportunity. The ECC loves the collaboration with Miss Briana and our Agawam High School students.
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Garden
Gardening
Garden
Parent Resource: The Center for Autism Research Excellence at Boston University is currently seeking participants for the SPROUT study. Project SPROUT is investigating changes in expressive language and social communication in children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) over the course of the play-based intervention, JASPER. The study provides 10 weeks of FREE intervention! Do you have a child who you think would benefit from this study? Please see the link to the website and the flyer for your reference. https://www.bu.edu/autism/research/current/sprout/ Sarah Benjamin, M.S. Project Coordinator - SPROUT Center for Autism Research Excellence- CARE | Boston University 100 Cummington Mall, Boston, MA 02215 Phone: (617) 358-6712
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
SPROUT Flier
We’ve been buzzing at the ECC. Learning, playing, socializing and having FUN…and an occasional selfie with Miss Cindy in the mix. The ECC is the place to BEE!
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
speech
selfie
Debbie
The ECC held a community collection in collaboration with the Agawam Lions Leo’s Club. Families of the ECC collected small items and candy that will be used at an upcoming Lions event. Students who donated items were entered into a drawing to win new backpacks. Here are two of our excited winners. Thank you to everyone who participated!
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
winner
winner
At the ECC we move, dance and ride bikes. Gross motor time is a blast! Just ask our friend William.
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
fun
Sumanth designed the new bee for the ECC. Students were invited to show their creativity and design a new bee that will be used in our correspondence between home and school and on forms we use at the ECC. We had a school wide vote and Sumanth's entry received the most votes. He won a Pete the Cat chair and book. Great job Sumanth!
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Bee Design Winner
High school students (Elijah, Luke, and Jessica) are working at the Early Childhood Center on a gardening project. Today ECC secretary, Ms. McCaslin gave them a tour of the currently overgrown but soon to be beautiful garden. Then they had the opportunity to try a watermelon that was planted by the Perry Lane Summer Camp while discussing which tools we will need as well as what plants we will grow once the garden is in usable condition. This was a great start to what will be an ongoing collaboration! We are grateful to Mrs. Sykes and Ms. McCaslin for reaching out to create this opportunity!
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Gardening
Students in Miss Lauren’s classroom used their imaginations and pretend play to make birthday cakes. They were delicious.
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
cake
Our EEC classrooms located at Robinson Park Elementary held their Open House tonight with RPS students. The kindergarten and preschool classrooms set up a photo booth for students and families to have fun with. It was nice seeing our families.
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
hi
pinwheel
Pete the Cat was a huge hit at the ECC Orientation. Students, parents and staff enjoyed hugs and high fives. Welcome back ECC!
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Family
Hugs
Family
Cheryl
The ECC held orientation for students recently. Families were invited in with their children to meet the teachers and hear about our classrooms. Students even got to meet Pete the Cat.
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Pete
Pete Crowns
Pete Hugs
High Five
We rocked our school shoes today at the ECC! Welcome back everyone. Students enjoyed getting to know their teachers and meeting new friends. It's going to be a great year!
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Rocking our school shoes
Lauren
Michele
The ECC Team of amazing educators met for their first staff meeting this past week. They took part in an Epipen training presented by our very own Nurse Anna. They also had the opportunity to use some new student resources that promote academics, play, communication and teamwork. We cannot wait to see you Monday ECC families!
over 1 year ago, Cinthia Sykes
Team
Team
Team
Nurse Anna