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Falmouth Outdoor Learning Project Recognizes North Falmouth Elementary Teacher, Samantha Emerson’s Outdoor Lesson for November

11/3/2022

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Falmouth Outdoor Learning Project Recognizes North Falmouth Elementary Teacher, Samantha Emerson’s Outdoor Lesson for November. Ms. Emerson is a second grade teacher with over five years of experience
 
 “Modeling the Impacts of Weathering and Erosion” was an interdisciplinary lesson which covered standards in science and writing taking place outside her classroom on the picnic tables in September.  Ms. Emerson created the lesson plan utilizing resources such as Mystery Science and Generation Genius. “My students loved this lesson because they were able to personally "cause" and observe weathering and erosion, while in an outdoor learning space where they know real weathering and erosion take place.”
 
When asked what Ms. Emerson enjoyed most about this outdoor lesson, she told us that, “This outdoor lesson was enjoyable because it allowed for a more hands-on experiment to take place! Utilizing the outdoor learning space encouraged (reasonable) mess making and appropriate application of our concept of study. Being able to truly model and observe the impacts that weathering and erosion have on Earth's materials, while outside with real life evidence around us, was extremely beneficial for student learning. The change in scenery certainly helped overall engagement too!”
 
Congratulations to Ms. Emerson!
 
The Outdoor Learning Project, a committee of the Rotary Club of Falmouth, Cape Cod highlights one outdoor learning lesson each month submitted by our local educators that work with Falmouth students. The committee also awards a $100 as a thank you for featuring their outdoor lesson.
Learn more about the Falmouth Outdoor Learning Project at: https://www.falmouthoutdoorlearningproject.com/
​​Falmouth Public Schools - Massachusetts

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Interested educators can submit their lessons here: https://forms.gle/shV6rPwqh8z4AzFY8
 
If you would like to contribute towards the Lesson Recognition Fund,  please visit The Rotary Club of Falmouth, Cape Cod, a 501c3 organization.  Select Youth on the Paypal link and  outdoor classroom project-outdoor lesson. You can also send a Venmo or mail in a check and be sure to include the same note. Our address is: PO Box 293 Falmouth, MA 02541

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Thank You to Our Garden Volunteers

6/21/2022

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Thank you to our volunteers who came out yesterday to help mow and weed wack the knee high grass around the gardens, put up the kindergarten sunsails and then weed some of the garden beds. NFE is looking for community partners or volunteers who are interested in helping with the garden project. Please contact us if interested.
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North Falmouth Elementary PeaceBuilder Lending Library

5/31/2022

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The North Falmouth Elementary School PeaceBuilders Club completed the 1st of 3 lending libraries as part of the outdoor learning project last week. The students designed, painted and stocked the library with books for youth. Special THANKS to Evan Pounder for donating the wood materials, Chris DeBettencourt of Accurate Fence for installing and securing the pole, and James Miner for constructing and landscaping the school's first lending library. We have 2 more libraries to come, built by Ashbel W Joyal we hope to share as soon as they are finished!! Thank you to everyone who has helped make this happen, the children are beyond excited!!

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Volunteers Needed at North Falmouth Elementary

10/17/2021

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4 piles down, only 2 to go! Thanks to those who have come by NFE and helped so far! Would love to get a few more people to stop by and help spread the 2 remaining down at the playground by the road after school this week.
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Back To School Outdoor Learning Requests: North Falmouth Elementary

8/23/2021

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{North Falmouth Elementary School Requests} North Falmouth is in need of outdoor teaching supplies:

6 - 6 foot wooden picnic tables (approx cost is $150 per table)
6 smaller kid style picnic tables for kinder ((approx cost is $60-70 per table)

Comment below or private message us so we can keep it updated as we meet their needs. Let us know if you can help or would like to make a monetary donation towards the committee purchasing the needed items. We can accept donations via PayPal or Venmo as well and restrict it for this need.

Contact: Leona Silva

As we prepare for a new school year, outdoor learning is stronger than ever! We have the 2nd round of tents which will arrive in the coming weeks as well as are working hard on our curriculum project in partnership with the schools and 300 committee. As we prepare to keep our students and staff safe and promote outdoor education we once again are coming to our community for help with some supplies we need to get going for the year.

If you are inclined, we welcome any donations so we can purchase the requested supplies via Rotary Club of Falmouth Cape Cod, a 501c3 volunteer organization.
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Fourth Grade Reading Outdoors

5/19/2021

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We love to see the students using the outdoor classrooms. We also LOVE seeing their beautiful faces again!

"Here is a student in one of our outdoor classrooms finishing an end of unit project for the novel "Riding Freedom" and enjoying the warm weather. Our students are so excited to be outdoors with no masks!" - North Falmouth Elementary
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Garden Preparation at NFE

5/17/2021

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Thank you to the volunteers who came out to prep the garden beds at North Falmouth Elementary this weekend!
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NFE Enjoying Learning Under the Tent

5/6/2021

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North Falmouth Elementary didn't waste any time by putting their new tent to use right after it was installed! We love to see it! These are the moments that make all our efforts worth while!

"Here is Mrs. Castleberry's 2nd grade class learning about telling time in our new tent. We are so thankful for the Outdoor Learning Committee and their support for our schools. Our new tents are able to stay up all year and will provide a wonderful outdoor learning space for years to come." -North Falmouth Elementary School
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North Falmouth Elementary Tent Install

4/18/2021

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A very big thank you to the North Falmouth Elementary Tent Install team this morning! The team came ready to work and got everything done in 2.5 hours!!! Special thanks to the facilities team and supervisor John Vidal! 2 tents down, 5 to go!!! Next up Lawrence School Tent Install!
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Enjoying the Outdoors

3/23/2021

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Second graders at North Falmouth Elementary having a snack break in the back garden today. Beautiful weather is on the way for tomorrow!
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Fourth grade outdoor literacy groups at North Falmouth Elementary on a gorgeous spring day!
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