Easton Elementary names Students of the Quarter

6 years ago

Larry Worcester, Easton Elementary School principal, has recognized Trey Brewer, Isabella Lagasse, Braydon Boulier and Bentley Bridges as Students of the Quarter.  

Brewer is always working very hard in school and his work ethic has improved greatly. He is very detail oriented.  

Lagasse is always looking to help others, is a kind girl and works hard.  

Boulier is a sweet and kind-hearted student.  He’s always looking to help out,
an outstanding school citizen and is extremely artistic.  

Bridges is quiet and good at following directions. He’s kind and helpful to others and a good friend to all.  

Congratulations to these exceptional students.

Brothers Thomas, left, and Blake King placed third and fourth, respectively, in Pack 171’s Pinewood Derby race. They will move on to a regional race in Caribou. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Hallett)

Vacation week trips

The Easton Rec Department has the following planned for this week:

Wednesday, Feb. 21 — Snow tubing at Bigrock.  Participants need appropriate outdoor clothing and a release form must be signed.  The bus departs at 12:30 and returns at 4:15.  The cost is $12; includes tubing, pizza and soda.   

Thursday, Feb. 22 — Swimming at Limestone Community School Pool.  The bus departs at 12:15 and will return at 3:30.  The cost is $3.  Please be sure your child has a swimsuit and towel.  Must be able to swim to attend without an adult. 

Friday, Feb. 23 — Movies  trip departing at 9 a.m. for the Caribou Theatre.  The cost includes tickets, popcorn and soda.  Return at 12:30.  Movie showing will be “Peter Rabbit.” 

Winter Carnival

Friday, March 2, through Sunday, March 4, the Easton Recreation Department will host the annual Winter Carnival.  

Friday evening features a Family Night with pizza party, bounce house, live music with Heath Bartley and a cribbage tournament.  Pizza, chips and soda will be served.  Donations will be accepted.

On Saturday morning there will be sliding on Kinney Hill (Route 1A) from 10-1, weather permitting.  Please bring your own sled. There will be a community potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  For entertainment, the grades 5 and 6 teams will take on their parents at 6:30 & 7:15 in the gym.

Sunday afternoon will feature snowshoeing at the Science Center and a community supper including soups, rolls and desserts from 4-6 p.m. at the Rec Center.  For more information contact the Rec at 488-6601 and watch next week’s edition of The Star Herald.

Moonlight on snowshoes

Hikers of all ages are welcome to join the “Moonlight March” on Saturday, March 3, at Easton’s Francis Malcolm Science Center. The educational excitement begins with a 6 p.m. planetarium feature highlighting  the constellations of late winter and early spring. Meet Orion, Taurus and the Great Dog, among many other favorites.  

The hourlong hike begins at 6:30 p.m., venturing into the frozen beauty of the Science Center’s trails on easy to moderately easy blazed pathways.  

Brothers Thomas, left, and Blake King placed third and fourth, respectively, in Pack 171’s Pinewood Derby race. They will move on to a regional race in Caribou.
(Hillary Hallett)

Reservations are required. Call 488-5451.  Snow shoes are available upon request for $2. Headlamps or flashlights strongly encouraged.  

“Wizard of Oz”

The Easton Recreation Department is planning a trip for the live show of “The Wizard of Oz” at Cross Insurance Arena in Bangor on Tuesday, April 10.  

The bus will depart from the Elementary School at approximately 2 p.m. and will feature dinner at a Bangor area restaurant. The show starts at 7:30.  

This is open to adults, families and community members.  Children must be grade 6 and above to attend without a parent.  Ticket must be paid in full by March 16.  Please contact the Easton Town Office at 488-6601 for more information or to secure your seat.  

There must be a minimum of 12 to offer the trip; 48 seats are available.  The cost of the ticket and transportation is $50.  Participants will be responsible for their meal.   

Community calendars

The Easton Community Celebration Calendars have arrived at the Town Office.  Please pick up your copy (copies) as soon as possible.  There are extras available.

Early registration

The Easton School Department is now accepting registration for children entering Kindergarten or Pre-K in the fall of 2018. All children residing within the Easton school district who are 5 years old (on or before Oct. 15, 2018) are eligible for enrollment in the Kindergarten class. All children residing within the Easton school district who are 4 years old (on or before Oct. 15) are eligible for the Pre-K class.  

Call the Easton Elementary School at 488-7700 as soon as possible to register your child for either of the above classes. The classroom teacher will notify parents/guardians when an informational meeting for parents is scheduled.

The state of Maine requires the following documents: (1) Proof of immunizations, (2) birth certificate (hospital copies are not acceptable), and (3) proof of residency (rental agreement, utility bill, etc). These documents must be presented prior to the child beginning school.

Library Change

The community library at Easton High School will no longer be open for regular hours on Saturday mornings.  In the future, library services will still be available on an “as requested” basis.

To arrange a mutually convenient time please contact Steve Demaio at 805-2702.  

Bone Builders class

Bone Builders class meets each Monday and Friday starting at 9:45 in the Recreation Room at the Manor.  Bone Builders is a free strength training, balance and exercise program.  

The program’s goal is to prevent and reverse the effects of osteoporosis.  This class is for women and men who want to stay healthy. You must have a doctor’s permission to join the class. To be successful, you should commit to attending twice a week for six months. You’re never too old. Studies have shown that strength and fitness can improve at any age. This program relies on weight training and balance exercises to protect against fractures caused by osteoporosis. Each one-hour classes, held twice a week will increase muscle strength, balance and bone density.

This program is offered through Area on Aging, Cary Medical Center and the Easton Recreation Department.  n news

Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or calling 551-7737.