๐บ๐ธ Today, VMES proudly honored the brave men and women who have served our country. Our Mustangs took time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans and the freedoms they have protected. Thank you to all who have served! โค๏ธ๐ค๐ @BrickSupt@Brick_K12
Math learning in action! ๐งฎโจ Mrs. Kopsaftis and Mrs. Ponzioโs 3rd graders engage in a blend of whole-group instruction, small-group learning, and independent practice, giving students opportunities to collaborate, build confidence, and strengthen their math skills. @BrickSupt
Congratulations to Mr. Benischโs 5th grade class for being named our Physical Education Class of the Month for October! Students were recognized for their participation, teamwork, sportsmanship, and effort during PE. @BrickSupt@Brick_K12
Mrs. Ferreira's students' creativity was in full bloom during Magnetic Literacy!! They were learning about all different types of art and discovered that art can be made with just about anything, even nature!! @BrickSupt
When school and community come together, sweet things happen! ๐๐ This weekend, Mrs. Troncone stopped by to support one of her students at their lemonade stand! At VMES, our connections extend beyond the classroom, and we love showing up for our Mustangs! ๐๐ @BrickSupt
๐จ๐งธ Our 5th grade artists are sharpening their observation skills! Using stuffed animals as their models, students are looking closely at shapes, textures, and details before putting pencil to paper. A fun way to build creativity, focus, and attention to detail! โ๏ธโจ @BrickSupt
๐ณ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ The polls were open in 4th grade today! Our young Mustangs stepped into the role of voters, casting their ballots and getting a firsthand look at democracy in action! What a fun and meaningful way to bring Election Day to life! โค๏ธ๐ค๐ @BrickSupt@Brick_K12
๐ณ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ Our VMES students exercised their voices today by participating in Election Day voting activities! Learning about the voting process helps students understand the importance of civic responsibility, making informed decisions, and having a voice in their community. @BrickSupt
Mrs. Bahrenburg and Mrs. McHughโs students explored the question, โWhat makes someone an artist?โ during their ELA unit and then brought their own creativity to life by designing and creating sculptures! ๐จ๐๏ธ What a great way to connect reading, thinking, and self-expression. ๐
Our math and literacy programs include purposeful online components that help meet students right where they are! ๐ป๐โ In both math and literacy, the digital tools provide additional practice, built-in supports, and opportunities for students to strengthen skills. @BrickSupt
What a great way to start our Monday! ๐ฅค๐๐ A HUGE thank you to the new @7BrewCoffee in Brick and our amazing VMES PTA for providing our staff with 100 drinks! Such a thoughtful and delicious treat to kick off the week! Our Mustangs are feeling the love! ๐๐
โ๏ธ Math in action in Mrs. Baillieโs 3rd grade class! ๐งฎ Through whole-group instruction, small-group learning, and partner practice, students explored multiplication using equal groups, arrays, repeated addition, and skip counting. @BrickSupt@Brick_K12
๐๐ฆ November is here, Mustangs! ๐๐ Check out our calendar of upcoming school and PTA events, including fundraisers, parent-teacher conferences, early dismissals, and school closures! ๐ Weโre looking forward to a wonderful month! @BrickSupt@Brick_K12
๐ Pumpkin Carving Fun! Mrs. Ferreiraโs students got hands-on with some Halloween fun as they scooped out the gooey insides of pumpkins and worked together to carve creative designs! What a fun way to explore, create, and celebrate the season! ๐๐ป๏ฟฝ @BrickSupt
๐๐ธ Creativity and culture came together in Spanish class this week! Our VMES students in grades 3โ5 created colorful sugar skulls using Model Magic while learning about Dรญa de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away. ๐จ๐ฒ๐ฝ
๐๐ป Halloween fun at VMES! Our Mighty Mustangs showed off their creativity with some amazing costumes, and our staff joined in on the fun, too! From spooky to silly, our hallways were filled with smiles, laughter, and Halloween spirit! ๐งก๐ค #VMES@BrickSupt@Brick_K12
โ๐ฅฏ The Mustang Brew Crew is brewing up more than just coffee! Students in Mrs. Congiloseโs class take coffee and bagel orders and deliver them to classrooms throughout VMES! ๐ Along the way, theyโre building valuable communication, interpersonal, and social skills. @BrickSupt
๐๐ VMES proudly observed School Violence Awareness Week and Red Ribbon Week! Our Mustangs focused on school safety, kindness, tolerance, peaceful conflict resolution, drug awareness, and making healthy, substance-free choices. @BrickSupt@Brick_K12
๐๐ Welcome back to VMES, Mrs. Lederle! ๐ We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Lederle back to the Mustang family! A former VMES teacher, she returns in a new role as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), supporting our students and helping them grow. @BrickSupt@Brick_K12
Hands-on math in Mrs. Whittakerโs class! Students combined whole-group direct instruction with partner practice, using base-ten blocks to build their understanding of two-digit addition. A great way to strengthen math skills through collaboration and hands-on learning!@BrickSupt