UPES Staff Move Outdoors!

Meet the Wonderful UPES Staff!  

 

Mr. Kehl, Mrs. Kaczerski, Mr. Hetrick, Mrs. Lownes, and Mrs. Rokita!

Mr. Slichter, Mrs. Landis, Mr. Herner, Mrs. Choi, Mr. Mentzer, and Ms. LeForge!

Mrs. Mohr-Kehs, Mrs. Stubbs, Ms. Lasky, Mrs. Ibach, and Mrs. Luchette!

Mrs. Mecleary, Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Carroll,
Ms. Higgins, Mrs. Saylor, and Mr. Bergey!

Mr. Pence, Mr. Aikenns, Mr. Nice, Mr. Mountz, Mr. Culp,
Mrs. Ruffo, and Mrs. Pastino

Ms, Wurster, Mrs. Vogt, Mrs. Zelle, Mrs. Rohrbach, Mr. Matthews, Miss Winkler,
Mrs. Kinney, Mrs. Pflugler, and Ms. Fonte!

Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. Janetka, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Landis, Mrs. Bani,
Mr. Aikens, Mrs. Poling, and Mrs. Breccia!

Mr. West, Mrs. Vogt, Mrs. Pflugler, Mr. Matthews, Mrs. Kinney, and Miss Winkler!

Swiss Chard is Harvested & White Tail Deer Visit the UPES Garden!

In Pennsylvania, we have white tail deer that run wild through our forests. Our school is in a suburban community surrounded by farms and forests. White Tail Deer are a common sighting in the back of UPES. They are such beautiful animals. Dr. Patschke has even seen them on our playground,  in the evening, at dusk, when no one else was around! 
These cute animals like to fill their stomachs at the UPE garden!
Mrs. Yablonsky found evidence of deer enjoying a late night snack at our garden! This is not good!  Although deer are adorable, the goal of our garden is to feed people, not deer!  We working on a solution!

 

 

The Swiss Chard was harvested today! Mmmmm! The deer didn't find this tasty treat!  Swiss Chard is a green leaf vegetable with a reddish - yellow stalk. A few of the UPE staff members decided to take some Swiss Chard home to eat! Mrs. Ward gave us all a few cooking tips at the end of the day! Mrs. Piland, Mr. Hetrick, and Dr. Patschke were excited to hear about the creative recipes!

Fourth Grade Garden Helpers!

 

 

 

 

Hadley, Contest at White House!

UPES Student, Hadley, entered the Kids' "State Dinner" Contest in Washington, D.C.

 

Michele Obama, the First Lady of the USA (President Obama's wife) , encouraged children in our country to create their own healthy recipes and submit their ideas to a special contest!  

If a child's recipe is selected, they will have a special recognition at a "State Dinner" plus there will be a e-cookbook made with all the winning recipes!  (Global Friends:  This is really cool!!)

 

UPES is PROUD of Hadley for entering the contest!  We hope she obtains the recognition she deserves for making such a creative & healthy food delight!  Good luck in the Washington, DC, challenge!    Hadley's recipe ROCKS!  Congratulations Hadley, for having a voice to help other kids stay happy and healthy!

 

 

 

Roasted Chickpea Salad Pita Pocket

15 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon sea salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

¾ cup cucumber, peeled and diced

½ cup grape tomatoes, sliced in quarters

6 ounce mozzarella cheese, cubes

lemon wedge

4 whole wheat pitas, cut in half to make pocket

Add avacado slices, snipped parsley or cilantro 

 

Heat the oven to 425 degrees.  Place the chickpeas in large bowl.  Drizzle with olive oil.  Add sea salt and pepper.  Stir until well coated.  Pour into single layer onto large rimmed baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes, shaking half way through to evenly roast. 

Place back in same bowl; when cooled, add balsamic vinegar, cucumbers, cheese and tomatoes, stir.   Add salt or pepper to taste along with parsley or cilantro.   Top w/squeezed lemon juice.  Spoon into pocket of pita.  Makes 4 servings.  Serve with slice of avocado and glass of milk.  Enjoy!

Roasted Chickpea Salad Pita Pocket

 

Hadley's Thoughts:  I have liked chickpeas (garbanzo beans) since I was a little kid. I also like to eat mozzarella cheese w/balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I wanted to make a recipe that was easy to make for lunch without a lot of ingredients, that I could make almost by myself but with my mom’s help. I add a slice of avocado on the side with a glass of 2% milk.

 

ACTION: UPES Garden Videos!

Please enjoy these brief videos which were captured to
 share the progress of the UPES garden!

You'll see videos highlighting the construction of the
new garden beds, evidence of our hard work to
prepare these beds for plants, and our
Master Gardening Friend, Sebastion, giving us tips!

Many UPES students from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade
stay after school and help in our garden. 
Mr. Slichter, Mr. Bergey, Mrs. Lare,
Mr. Pence, Mrs. Bailey, and
many other teachers work in our garden too!

Check Us Out!

 

 

 

Click Here: UPES Garden Video ~ Building Garden Beds!

Click Here: UPES Garden Video ~ Filling the New Beds!

Click Here: UPES Garden Video ~ Learning about Planting!

Click Here: UPES Garden Video ~ After School Garden Work!

UPES 2013 Art Show!

Upper Providence Elementary has a fantastic Art Program!  All children work with Ms. Winkler, the Art Instructor, from the time they start school in Kindergarten through 4th grade.

 

 

 

Each year, Ms. Winkler proudly displays examples of the student created art projects.

 

Our parents are invited to take a "gallery walk" in our school!  UPE hosts a special open house evening for all to visit. 

 

These are just a few photos of the many beautiful displays in our hallways!

 

We hope you like seeing the "CREATIVE" side of our hearts and minds! 

 

UPE Pride!

 

The Art Show makes us happy!

HISTORIAS DE VIDA

NUEVAMENTE LOS PICHONCITOS DE TERCER GRADO...RECIBIMOS OTRA VISITA!!!
ESTA VEZ DEDICO SU TIEMPO LA MAMÁ DE CAMILA PINTO BARRANCO, LA SRA PATRICIA BARRANCO....
NOS CONTÓ SOBRE SU PROFESIÓN, ELLA ES ABOGADA Y PARA LLEGAR A SU META PRIMERO FUE TAXISTA, UNA DE LAS PIONERAS EN ESE TRABAJO , YA QUE LA MAYORÍA DE LOS TRABAJADORES SON HOMBRES Y CON ESE DINERO SE PAGABA SUS ESTUDIOS.
AHORA SE DEDICA MÁS A LA PARTE LABORAL , FAMILIAR Y PENAL DE SU CARRERA, NOS DEJÓ UNAS LINDAS PALABRAS EN SU DESPEDIDA...SER PERSEVERANTE EN TODO LO QUE HACEMOS TIENE SUS FRUTOS...NO BAJEMOS LOS BRAZOS ANTE UN OBSTACULO.

HISTORIAS DE VIDA...

HOLA, LES CONTAMOS QUE EN TERCER GRADO TRABAJAMOS MUCHO LA ORALIDAD, ESCUCHAMOS Y CONTAMOS NOTICIAS DE TODO TIPO, ASÍ NOS VAMOS ANINAMDO A EXPRESARNOS MEJOR Y AMPLIAMOS NUESTRO VOCABULARIO, TAMBIÉN OPINAMOS SOBRE SUCESOS QUE OCURREN... ALGO LINDO QUE SE NOS OCURRIÓ FUE INVITAR A ALGUNOS PAPIS QUE NOS CUENTEN HISTORIAS DE VIDA, BASADAS EN ALGUNA EXPERIENCIA PERSONAL, ALGO QUE LES PASÓ , CÓMO VIVIERON SU INFANCIA, ETC

NUESTRA PRIMERA VISITA FUE EL PAPÁ DE  CANDELA GONZALEZ VIEL, QUE NOS CAUTIVÓ CON UNA HERMOSA HISTORIA QUE ESTA ESCRIBIENDO JUNTO A SU HIJA SOBRE LOS PIRATAS. HASTA NOS TRAJO LA ESPADA, PARA QUE REALMENTE VIVAMOS LA EXPERIENCIA COMO SI FUERA VERDAD...

GRACIAS A FERNANDO GONZALEZ....POR TU CARISMA Y TIEMPO DEDICADO A TODOS NOSOTROS...

tortas fritas

TORTAS FRITAS

 

INGREDIENTES: HARINA COMÚN 500 GR, HARINA LEUDANTE 1 TAZA O POLVO LEUDANTE 2 CUCHARADITAS, ACEITE 1/4 TAZA, HUEVO 1, AGUA TIBIA PARA MEZCLAR, SAL 1 CUCHARADITA, AZÚCAR, GRASA VACUNA PARA FREIR.

PREPARACIÓN: MEZCLAR EN UN BOL, LA HARINA COMÚN JUNTO A LA LEUDANTE (O AL POLVO DE HORNEAR), LA SAL, 1 CUCHARADA DE AZÚCAR, EL HUEVO, EL ACEITE Y EL AGUA TIBIA.
REPOSAR LA MASA TAPADA, POR 30 MINUTOS. LUEGO ESTIRARLA Y CORTAR CÍRCULOS U OTRAS FORMAS, DEL TAMAÑO DESEADO.
CALENTAR EL ACEITE O GRASA, FREÍR LAS MASAS, DE A TANDAS, HASTA DORAR, RETIRAR CON ESPUMADERA, Y ESCURRIR SOBRE PAPEL ABSORVENTE.
PASARLAS O ESPOLVOREARLAS FINALMENTE CON AZÚCAR.
SERVIRLAS CALIENTES.


SE HACEN RÁPIDO Y SON IDEALES PARA ACOMPAÑAR CON UNA MATEADA O UNA CHOCOLATADA.
SE PUEDEN SERVIR ACOMPAÑANDOLAS CON DULCE DE LECHE, MIEL U OTRA MERMELADA.


                                  MMM...SON RIQUÍSIMAS!!!

ALUMNOS DE SEGUNDO GRADO A, B Y C.

SEÑOS: KARY, CECI Y SONIA.

 

 

Pastelitos

 PASTELITOS

 

INGREDIENTES:

MASA: 150 GR DE GRASA, AGUA 250 CC, SAL A GUSTO, 500 GR DE HARINA, JUGO DE LIMÓN, COCO RALLADO.

RELLENO: 250 GR DE DULCE DE MEMBRILLO O BATATA, GRASA O ACEITE PARA FREIR.

PREPARACIÓN: EN UN RECIPIENTE MEZCLAR LA HARINA. EN OTRO RECIPIENTE, DISOLVER LA SAL Y EL JUGO DE LIMÓN EN EL AGUA E INCORPORAR A LA PREPARACIÓN ANTERIOR JUNTO A LA GRASA. MEZCLAR HASTA QUE LA MASA QUEDE SUAVE Y HOMOGÉNEA.
DAR 5 O 6 VUELTAS DE SOBADORA O PALOTE, AGREGANDO HARINA EN CADA VUELTA. TAPAR LA MASA Y DEJARLA REPOSAR POR 30 ,MINUTOS EN UN LUGAR FRESCO.
REFINAR HASTA DEJAR LA MASA CON UN ESPESOR ALGO MENOR A 2 MM. CORTAR 24 TAPAS CON MOLDE APROPIADO. GUARDAR LAS TAPAS ESPOLVOREADAS CON HARINA Y SEPARADAS CON FILM EN LA HELADERA.

ARMADO: CORTAR EL DULCE EN 12 TROZOS IGUALES. DISPONER SOBRE LAS TAPAS Y HUMEDECER LOS BORDES CON AGUA. CUBRIR CON LAS TAPAS RESTANTES SIN QUE COINCIDAN LAS ESQUINAS, PRESIONAR JUNTO AL DULCE Y LEVANTAR LAS OCHO PUNTAS. UBICAR EN UNA PLACA Y ENFRIAR EN LA HELADERA.
SUMERGIR EN ALMÍBAR ESPESO, RETIRAR Y TERMINAR ESPOLVOREANDO CON COCO RALLADO .

                                    


                                         ESPERAMOS QUE LES GUSTE!

ALUMNOS DE TERCER GRADO A, B Y C

SEÑOS: GABY, NENÉ Y CLAUDIA

Groundhog is still at it!

We noticed the leaves on the turnip plants were all gone this morning!

 

This is what a groundhog looks like! 

 

Groundhogs are herbivorous.  They primarily eat wild grasses and other vegetation, including berries.  Sometimes these furry rodents will also eat insects, snails, slugs, and other bugs. 

 

1º de Mayo "DíA DEL TRABAJADOR"

                               Acto conmemorativo del "Día del trabajador",  basándonos

                                                  en nuestra Constitución Nacional....                                          

Gratitude from Grades 3 & 4 to Our Friends in Argentina

 

Upper Providence Elementary Students from grades three and four

created a special message for our learning partners in Argentina!

 

We are so lucky to have international friends!

 

We hope this garden project inspires many hearts and minds!

 

 

 

Hello from UPE 1st & 2nd Graders!

 

Upper Providence First and Second Graders share

a special message for our Argentina friends!

 

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