Lesley Ellis News and Updates

hlewis ::: Press Releases

On May 20 at 6:30pm a dedication event, “Honoring Jon Pfeifer” will be held at Lesley Ellis School, 41 Foster Street, Arlington, MA. Reservations are required, please contact Margy Powell mpowell@lesleyellis.org or phone the main office 781.641.5987 for information. Please help us pass the word about this event to Jon’s friends!...

5/16/12
hlewis ::: Featured, Press Releases

Are you looking for a preschool or transitional kindergarten program for next fall?  Come explore a Lesley Ellis preschool classroom!  

On Monday, May 21 from...

5/11/12
hlewis ::: Press Releases

Early childhood teachers at Lesley Ellis use an innovative teaching approach called "emergent curriculum?" This means that, whenever possible, they design the curriculum based on the children's interests.

Teachers design an emergent curriculum by observing the children closely each day.  They integrate these observations with their deep understanding of developmentally appropriate practice to create a curriculum that supports the advancement of their students' skills....

5/1/12
hlewis ::: Featured, Press Releases

On Saturday, April 28, 2012 Lesley Ellis School will hold its annual Kids’ Gently Used Clothing Sale from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Lesley Ellis School, 41 Foster Street, Arlington, MA. 

Shop at the Kids’ Gently Used Clothing Sale for some great deals on stylish, high quality clothing, shoes, accessories and...

4/3/12
hlewis ::: Press Releases

On April 13 at 6:45pm, Schools for Children, will be hosting the inaugural Boston-area screening of the film "Bully" by Lee Hirsch at the ...

4/3/12
hlewis ::: News & Events, Press Releases

We're counting the days!  Our “I Love the 80’s”...

3/6/12
hlewis ::: Press Releases
LES Students in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades will stage the musical Free to Be … You and Me on Wednesday 2/15 at 8:45 a.m. and Thursday 2/16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Theater. 
 
Working with great excitement toward their performance this week, students have been immersed in the process of learning about all aspects of a musical production. Lots of energy and enthusiasm have been dedicated to practicing performing...
2/13/12
hlewis ::: Featured, News & Events, Press Releases, Technology

Next year Lesley Ellis School will pilot its first 1:1 technology program! In September, students in fifth and sixth grade will each be assigned an iPad 2 for use in their classroom.

Haley Blacklow, 5/6 classroom teacher, who has recently completed Using iPads for Writing, Math & Assessment and Using Touch Technologies in the Classroom courses at the Highlander Charter School in Providence, RI, is energized by the idea of being able to integrate this innovative technology...

2/10/12
hlewis ::: News & Events, Press Releases

 

Get ready for some summer fun this year at Lesley Ellis!

Our summer program is designed around popular weekly themes for Young Adventurers (Ages 2.9-5), Kindergarten Discoverers (Entering Kindergarten), and Elementary Explorers (Grades 1-6).  

Each session has approximately 25 children and is led by experienced early childhood and...

1/31/12
hlewis ::: News & Events, Press Releases

"Upper Elementary Fun Night" is this Friday, February 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 for students in grades 3-6.  “Quiz Show” is the theme! Students are invited to join the fun, have pizza, play some quiz show games and match wits with friends! Sign up in the school office. 

 

1/31/12