3D Printing Project

Sixth graders have been learning about the new technology of 3D printing for the last few weeks in technology class. Students began by creating their own name tags in tinkercad and have recently been working on designs that will make teacher’s lives easier.

Students brainstormed ideas and then drew a prototype of what it might look like. Next, they used tinkercad to create a 3D model of their design. After printing some test pieces to test their design, some groups were ready to have their’s printed!

All groups were able to present their ideas to the class and each class voted for their favorite. Here are some highlights!

Tessa’s Amazing Experience!

Our own Tessa Holloran is completing an amazing horsemanship experience in Florida. Read below to hear about her journey:

My horse Beau (her registered name is Usela) and I are wrapping up a three-month intensive training program in Wellington, Florida. I’ve been riding since I was three and a half and dressage since I was about six years old. This Dressage4Kids program was created by two-time Olympian Lendon Gray to help young dressage riders grow with training and horsemanship skills. I took five lessons a week with Lendon and while she can be very tough at times she is always fair and always pushes you past your comfort level. I loved every minute and am so excited with the progress Beau and I have made. We also competed at five shows, faced the judges 14 times, and earned several qualifying scores for Championships later this year.

There were 14 girls in the program, including one from Trinidad and several from the Northeast/New England area. We were able to watch and meet some of the biggest names in the dressage world. We met every member of the US Olympic Dressage Team and even held their bronze medal from the 2016 games in Rio. I was also able sit down with Laura Graves from the team and interview her for a required project.

While we were all enjoying the nice weather, the days were a lot of hard work. Every day starts at 6:30 a.m. with barn chores then fitness and ends around 4:30 p.m. We rode our horses 6 days a week, took field trips to other farms, had weekly written tests, and volunteered. Only twice a month could my mom and I sleep in because I shared morning chores with a friend. I did quite a bit of my schoolwork at the barn and on weekends.

I can’t wait to share more stories when I return to Pepperell. I really appreciate all the support from my teachers, Ms. Young, Ms. Gleason, and Superintendent Landers. It has been an amazing experience that I will always cherish. If you want to look back at more of my journey here in Wellington, please visit my Facebook page for Usela, just search teamholloran.

See you soon, Tessa

 

Hands on History

On Friday, our fifth grade students were treated to a special event. Hands on History, run by Dennis Cormier, Commander of the 7th Mass Regiment,  provided students with a visual and hands-on experience of what it is like being a Continental Army soldier during the American Revolution.   He brought over $40,000 worth of original 18th century artifacts and reproductions to Nissitissit to share with students.  Our students listened to Mr. Cormier’s tales of what it was like being in the Continental Army. They loved trying on uniforms from the British, French, and Continental Armies as well as touching many items from that time period such as pewter lanterns, pitchers, muskets, and coins.  Students were able to see documents with the stamps required of that time (Stamp Act) and an actual newspaper with George Washington’s obituary! Pepperell resident and parent, Mr. Carroll also joined the presentation dressed in uniform. Thanks to the Pepperell Cultural Council and The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts for providing most of the funding for this assembly. Our students learned so much and enjoyed it!

Square 1 Art!

Square 1 Art order forms will be coming home today and tomorrow! All orders must be returned to NMS no later than March 31. Checks should be made payable to Square 1 Art.
Orders can also be placed online  at www.square1art.com/shop. Each child has a unique online art access code on their order forms that you will need to place orders online. Help support our PTSG by purchasing a special keepsake of your child’s artwork. A big thank you to Mrs. Gosselin, our art teacher and our PTSG for this great fundraiser!