The Pawsome Print
November 4, 2022
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Dear Pawsome Families,
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month or also referred to as Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November each year. The month is dedicated to honoring indigenous peoples, the culture, and learning and understanding the true history of Natives in America.
It is important to honor and celebrate the rich culture and history of indigenous peoples who were the first people in America and their contributions to society. Additionally, it’s important to understand the true history and educate the general public about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
Here are a few websites that can help you support learning at home. If you have resources or books that would enhance our school's learning, please let us know.
https://www.ncai.org/initiatives/native-american-heritage-month
https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/
https://www.twinkl.com/teaching-wiki/native-american-heritage-month
https://www.readingrockets.org/calendar/native-american-alaska-native-heritage
https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/celebrating-native-american-heritage-month/
Upcoming Webinar: "Braiding Sweetgrass" with Kids
Notes from the Nurse
Dear Families,
The Department of Public Health in conjunction with the MA Chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics has shared the attached letter with suggestions for respiratory illness prevention for infants and children this fall and winter. We are seeing increased numbers of students ill with colds, coughs, RSV, strep throat and gastrointestinal illness already this fall. Last month there were 9 cases of Covid-19 as well. Please remember to keep your child/ren home if they are ill so we can reduce the spread of these viruses within our classrooms.
Thank you,
Tina
The Coolidge At Sudbury
Picture Retake Day
Teacher/Family Conferences
Teacher/Family Conferences will be held in person in the classroom unless you request a virtual meeting with the classroom teacher. The remaining district dates for conferences are:
November 9
November 16
Lunch & Recess Volunteers
We cannot say how thankful we are for our Lunch and Recess Volunteers! With that being said, we still need you!! The PTO and Loring staff are looking for volunteers to help during student recess so staff can meet for curriculum planning. Although covering recess is the main priority, if you are able to help move the students into the cafe and stay through lunch, that would be great!
We are looking for 2 volunteers per grade on Tuesdays and Fridays. Dates and times are listed in the signup genius on the volunteer page of the PTO Website. If you are not able to stay for lunch, please state that in the notes.
To SIGN UP, please click here. Please click MORE for additional details.
If you have any questions, please email Kerri Brien at kerriapatrician@gmail.com.
Professional Learning This Week
"Creating a Trauma Sensitive Classroom" by Allegra Taylor M.Ed.: This in person MPY workshop will examine the misconceptions about trauma, the effect trauma has on the brain, and review common challenges when working with students impacted by trauma.
De-escalation Strategies by Student Services/BCBA Team: This workshop will share strategies to support the de-escalation of students when managing challenging emotions.
Loring Apparel
November Menus
MCAS Dates
It’s hard to believe that we are already planning for the Spring MCAS tests! Your children are scheduled to take the tests on the dates outlined below. Please avoid scheduling appointments or trips on your child(ren)’s scheduled test dates.
Grade 3
ELA - April 10th & 11th
Math - May 4th & 5th
Grade 4
ELA - April 3rd & 4th
Math - May 2nd & 3rd
Grade 5
ELA - March 30th & 31st
Math - April 26th & 27th
Science - May 8th & 9th
Important Upcoming Dates - Please mark your calendars!
November 9 - Picture Retake Day
November 9 - Early Release Day Dismissal 11:45 (Teacher Conferences)
November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day
November 16 - Early Release Day Dismissal 11:45 (Teacher Conferences)
November 16 - Food Pantry
November 23 - Early Release Day Dismissal 11:45 (Thanksgiving Recess)
November 24 & 25 - No School Thanksgiving Recess
December 14 - Early Release Day Dismissal 11:45
December 26 - January 2 - No School - Winter Break
Important Websites
Please bookmark our websites. These websites will provide useful information you may need as we start the year.
Loring Core Values
At Loring School, we are PAWSOME because we show our Core Values! These values are part of everyday life at Loring and reinforced in the classroom, on the playground and all around school. Students are taught the meaning of each word and how they make us better students and citizens.
Respect ~ Responsibility ~ Caring ~ Best Effort
The Loring Pledge
The Loring Pledge is said every morning during announcements. Loring students embody our pledge and we hope this stays with them not only when they are at school but home as well.
Contact Us
Email: loring_office@sudbury.k12.ma.us
Website: http://www.sudbury.k12.ma.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=52&Itemid=222
Location: 80 Woodside Road, Sudbury, MA, USA
Phone: 978-579-0870
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