Shaw May Community Update

May 2023

Hello Shaw Families,

As we move into the final stretch of the school year, we want to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families. Our teachers continue to go above and beyond to provide our students with quality instruction while nurturing them along the way.

We also want to thank our support staff, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our school running smoothly. From custodians to bus drivers to office staff, their hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.

To our parents and families, thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your involvement in your child's education is vital to their success, and we appreciate all that you do to support our school.

Finally, to our students, we want to say how proud we are of each and every one of you. You have faced challenges with resilience and determination, and your commitment to your education is truly inspiring.

As we approach the end of the school year, let us continue to support one another and finish strong. Together, we can accomplish anything.

As always, your input and support is very important to us. Please know our doors are always open to you. Please do not ever hesitate to contact us at any time.

Regards,

Andrew Tuccio & Erica Roark-Wuerthner (Interim Dean of Students)

Raymond E. Shaw Leadership Team

2023-2024 School Year Calendar Now Available Here!

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MAY IS BETTER HEARING & SPEECH MONTH!

This is an opportunity to raise awareness of communication disorders and acknowledge those individuals who work hard every day to achieve success, as well as acknowledge the professionals who help those individuals succeed.

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Shaw Night at the WooSox

Raymond E. Shaw Night at the WooSox is May 18th at 6:45 PM. Tickets are now available for purchase here.

Shaw MCAS Spring Testing Dates Now Available Here

🌻May Important Dates🌻

May 2nd: 5th Grade Math MCAS Session 1
May 3rd: April Student of the Month Breakfast 8:45 AM
May 4th: 5th Grade Math MCAS Session 2
May 8th - May 12th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9th: 6th Grade Math MCAS Session 1
May 10th: 3rd Grade Math MCAS Session 1 & School Committee 7pm Jr./Sr. Media Center
May 10th: School Nurse Day
May 11th: 6th Grade Math MCAS Session 2 & Cultural Celebration Elmwood 5-8 PM
May 12th: 3rd Grade Math MCAS Session 2
May 14th: Happy Mother's Day
May 16th: 4th Grade Math MCAS Session 1
May 17th: 4th Grade Math MCAS Session 2
May 18th: Shaw Night at the WooSox
May 19th: Last day to borrow books from the Shaw Library
May 23rd: 5th Grade STE MCAS Session 1
May 24th: 5th Grade STE MCAS Session 2
May 26th: Mass Audubon comes to Shaw - 4th Grade
May 29th: Memorial Day (No School)
May 31st: Memorial Day Program 10AM - All are welcome

🐑Shaw May Spirit Days🐑

May 1st: Crazy Hair / Hat day (Monday)
May 8th: Music Day -wear your favorite band, artist, music genre (Monday)
May 15th: Hawaiian / Dreaming of Summer Day (Monday)
May 22nd: Twin Day (Monday)
May 30th: Red, White, and Blue for Memorial Day

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Shaw's Got Talent!

We are excited to be holding a Talent Show this year. We know this was done years ago, with much success and we wanted to bring it back! Below is some information about the talent show. Students will be performing their talents on stage in front of their peers (as a school assembly) and then for you (as a night performance).

Talent acts will have a time limit of 3 minutes or less.
All acts must be school appropriate and will be approved by the Talent Show committee.
No lip-syncing acts, unless you are doing it while performing a choreographed dance.
Practice/approval sessions will be offered during recess.
There will be a dress rehearsal before the performances. (Date and time to be determined)
The show will be performed during the school day for Shaw students and staff. (Date TBD)
The show will also be performed for families on the evening of Thursday, June 15th.
If we have enough participants we may split the grades and have two shows. In this case, one would be on the evening of Wednesday, June 14th also.

We look forward to seeing the Talent that the Shaw students have to offer!

#wooliebooklove

Thank you, Millbury Parents Club, for generously providing the funding to purchase books that will be used to help promote future literacy events at Shaw. We are so excited to keep spreading the #wooliebooklove.

DATE CHANGE & SAVE THE DATE!

Spring Band Concert

R.E. Shaw Elementary School Cafetorium

Thursday, June 8, 2023

7:00 P.M.

The Beginner Band & Concert Band will be performing.

Last Day of School 2022-2023

Wednesday, June 21st

Dismissal Starts at 11:20 AM

🎗️Reminder 🎗️

The use of personal electronic devices is prohibited in school. Devices that are in school shall be turned off and placed in the student’s locker for the duration of the school day. This applies to all personal electronic devices including but not limited to cell phones and smartwatches. The expectation at Shaw is that students keep their devices turned off and kept in their bag while it is stored in their locker. Students are also not allowed to use such devices on school buses.

Handbook on page 85

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Lost & Found

Please remind your child to look through the lost and found for those missing items.

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🥪What's for Lunch?🍽️

Millbury Food Service Website

Millbury Food Services Facebook

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Choose Love

We are dedicated to providing a welcoming, safe, and equitable school community that is affirming and inclusive. One way we help our students develop their social-emotional learning is through the Choose Love campaign. You can find more information on this brief Choose Love Overview video. They also offer suggestions to bring Choose Love lessons into your home. Click here for more ideas!

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Birthday Book Cart

Want to help promote the love of reading for students at Shaw? This year at Shaw we introduced The Birthday Book Cart. Every day after a student has their birthday recognized during morning announcements they get to choose a book they WANT to read and keep from The Birthday Book Cart. The book is then theirs to read as often as they like and share with others. If you would like to support The Birthday Book Cart you can purchase a book from our Amazon Wish List or please feel free to drop off new books or donations to purchase new books at the main office at any time.