Family Newsletter
January 2015
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families,
Last week I mixed up a first grader's name as I saw him in the hallway. He graciously corrected me and reminded me that it was okay because, "mistakes happen to everyone."
How simple and honest is that? What a great message: mistakes do happen...to everyone.
At Matunuck School we know that setbacks happen; we embrace the messiness that is learning. After all, that's what makes those 'ah-ha' moments so meaningful. You may know of Carol Dweck's work with growth mindset. Fostering this in ourselves and with our students is both challenging and critical for a community dedicated to continuous learning and growth. This article about resilience highlights what teachers at MES do every day--celebrating the joy that comes from learning through hard work and perseverance.
“We should expect mistakes and welcome them, because mistakes are students’ way of
showing us what they (and we) still need to learn.” -Joanne Kelleher
Best,
Mrs. McGuire
Respect all others,
Yourself,
FLASHBACK MOMENTS
Expected Behaviors Raffle
Jingle Bell Walk
Physical exercise is important for the body's health and helps the brain stay sharp. This winter, classes have been walking outside with jingle bells. After the walk, they pick up a snowflake to add it to our snowman in the cafeteria. When the snowman is complete, students will get an extra 10 minutes of recess!
Indoor Recess Room
Manta Ray Mascot
Vacation Reading Challenge
Fuel Up To Play 60 Ambassadors
Kindness Week
February
2/6: Parent Teacher Conferences (No school for students)
2/10: Yawgoo Tubing (PTO 5:30-7:30 PM)
2/13: Report Cards Distributed
2/13: Junior Achievement Day
2/16-2/20: Winter Recess
2/25: NAEP Testing (4th Grade)
2/26: School Wide Assembly
March
3/6: Family Bingo Night (PTO)
3/9-3/13: Chinese Sneak Peak Week (Free)
3/18: PTO Meeting (7:00 PM)
3/23 & 3/24: Math PARCC (3rd & 4th Grade)
3/26: Boys Bowling Night (PTO)
3/27: School Wide Assembly
3/27, 3/30 & 3/31: ELA PARCC (3rd & 4th Grade)
April
4/9: End of Quarter 3
4/10: My Girl Dance
4/11: EdTech UnConference (Hazard 8:00-12:00)
4/15: PTO Meeting (7:00 PM)
4/17: School Wide Assembly
4/20-2/24: Spring Recess
4/30: Report Cards Distributed
REMINDERS
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES:
- Parent Teacher Conferences are 2/6. There is no school for students this day and no childcare provided during the conferences. Please call the school (360-1234) to schedule your appointment. Conferences last 15 minutes.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- FACEBOOK PAGE: facebook.com/matunuck
- TWITTER: @matunuckschool
UPDATED SCHOOL CALENDAR ON THE WEBSITE:
Mrs. McGuire
Email: emcguire@skschools.net
Website: http://mt.skschools.net
Location: 360 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown, RI, United States
Phone: 401 360 1234
Facebook: facebook.com/matunuck
Twitter: @MatunuckSchool