The Roderick Review
August/September 2019
Welcome Back: 2019-2020 School Year
Along with preparing for the upcoming school year, I’ve been fortunate enough to spend some downtime this summer with family and friends. My wife, Kendal; daughter, Josephine; and I have spent many fun weekends at the beach in Harwich Port.
Roderick Elementary is a very special place with many wonderful staff, committed parents, and well rounded students who make Wrentham an exceptional place to learn and work. We are excited to continue a culture of respect, continuous growth, and collaboration among all members of the Roderick community. I look forward to a great 2019-2020 school year!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let me know.
Sincerely,
Mr. Kevin Martes
Principal
Meet and Greet Day: Thursday, August 29th
On Thursday, August 29th, Roderick Elementary students and their families are welcome to visit their new classroom between 10:15 and 11:00. Students can say hello to their teachers and classmates and drop off school supplies.
Our Wrentham Elementary PTO will be hosting a Welcome Back Picnic on the grassy area behind the Delaney School (off the bus circle). The picnic will be held from 10:00-12:00 and guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and a lunch. An ice cream truck will be at the picnic, too!
We understand that the transition into the new school year may be challenging for students and parents alike. At 10:30 in the Roderick Library, we will have a wonderful presentation by Ms. Lazzaro, our Roderick Counselor, on how parents can provide strategies to children to emotionally transition from summer to school routines. We welcome both parents and children to stop by during the Meet and Greet festivities!
For the safety of all students, families, and staff members, please adhere to parking in the bulleted areas listed below that have been designated for this event:
Delaney School Parking Lot
Taunton Street (parking only on the school side of the street)
St. Mary’s church parking lot
Parking lots behind and adjacent to Sweatt Field
While the bus circle will be blocked off, there will be some parking available on the road that leads to the Roderick School
Please consider carpooling to reduce the number of cars.
Thank you for your support and cooperation to help make this a successful day.
Roderick Open House/Curriculum Night
Thursday, September 19th
Grade 5: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Grade 4: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Grade 6: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
* Parents/Guardians will meet in the cafeteria for the first five minutes of each grade’s time slot. The remaining time will be spent in their child(ren)’s classroom(s).
Camp Bournedale: October 7th-11th
Wrentham App and Instagram
Picture Day
Raptor School Security System
Family Portal
Roderick Playground Updates
Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders
The bus circle is closed between 8:00-8:30 a.m. and 2:20-3:00 p.m. each day. Cars are not allowed in the bus circle at that time due to bus arrival and dismissal. Please park in the back of the building by the Fiske Library and use the main entrance as the back doors will be locked.
Parent and Student Handbook
The Wrentham Public Schools Parent and Student Handbook provides students and families with information about the schools. We ask parents to review the handbook, particularly the information about what we expect of the students, with their children and complete a Student Handbook Verification Sheet. Please print the page, sign, and return to school with your children as soon as possible.
Handbook Link: http://www.wrentham.k12.ma.us/documents/Annually%20Updated/2019-2020%20Student%20Handbook.pdf
Verification Form Link: Signature Page
New Lunch Price for 2019-2020 School Year
http://www.wrentham.k12.ma.us/School-Services/Food-Services/index.html
Spring 2020 MCAS Dates
ELA MCAS Testing Dates
Grade 4: Wednesday, April 1st & Friday, April 3rd
Grade 5: Tuesday, April 7th & Wednesday, April 8th
Grade 6: Tuesday, April 14th & Wednesday, April 15th
Math MCAS Testing Dates
Grade 4: Tuesday, May 5th & Wednesday, May 6th
Grade 5: Thursday, May 7th & Friday, May 8th
Grade 6: Tuesday, May 12th & Wednesday, May 13th
Science MCAS Testing Dates
Grade 5: Thursday, May 14th & Friday, May 15th
Thank You
Charles E. Roderick Elementary School
Email: martesk@wrenthamschools.org
Website: www.wrentham.k12.ma.us/
Location: 120 Taunton Street, Wrentham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-384-5430