Preschool News
October 7, 2023
School Days
10/15/23
Hello Rodman Families,
We had a great week full of discovery! See below for happening of PreK and other community events.
Best Regards,
Shelley Needle, MS, BCBA, LABA
Interim Early Childhood Coordinator
781-821-5060 X 1505
Upcoming Dates
Oct 18th - CAPT Meeting (7pm)
Oct 27th - Early Release Day
Nov 7th - Professional Development - No School
Nov 10th - Veteran's Day - No School
Nov 16th - Parent Conferences (evening)
Nov 17th - Early Release - Parent Conferences
Nov 23rd-24th - Thanksgiving Break - No School
🍎 ALL THINGS APPLES 🍎
Classrooms are investigating FALL items through science, math, and literacy! Our curriculum engages students in a variety of sensory experiences to bring about curiosity, questions, and problem solving. Here are some snapshots of classroom learning!
Preschool at the Park
HUGE shout out to CAPT for planning and putting on this event. We appreciate all your efforts!
CAPT NEWS
CAPT NEWS
Next Meeting is October 18th, join us to learn more about CAPT and our upcoming plans for the year. CAPT is looking for more active volunteers at our meetings. Get a chance to learn about and help plan the programs and events for your child this year and help support the Rodman community. We will be discussing classroom volunteers and spirit wear, as well as our plans for the upcoming months. We need your help to make this year full of enrichment.
CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS
Interested in getting more involved at the Rodman? CAPT invites you to sign up as a Classroom Volunteer! These are examples of ways classroom volunteers can help:
o Being a guest story reader in your child’s classroom
o Assisting with arts and crafts in your child’s classroom
o Helping on the playground
o Helping at lunchtime
o Organizing books and other classroom materials
Classroom volunteers must have a CORI form on file. Please email rodman.prek.capt@gmail.com to sign up, or for more information!
Final Classroom Volunteer Flyer.pdf
Spirit Wear is here, we will be selling hoodies and fleeces this fall as a fundraiser. See attached flier to learn more.
CAPT is holding a coat drive for COAT’s for Kids Program. Bring in gently used children’s and adults winter jackets. There will be a box located at the entrance to the school and feel free to send in with your child. Every little bit helps. We are looking for a volunteer to periodically drop coats off at Anton's cleaners, contact rodman.prek.capt@gmail.com.
CORI and Fingerprinting
Reminder:
A CORI check IS required for all volunteers.
Fingerprinting IS required if you are interested in volunteering with direct and unmonitored interactions with students. This included chaperoning field trips.
Fingerprinting is NOT required if you are volunteering under supervision of a school staff member. This included room parents, guest speakers and volunteers at field day events.
*They can take awhile to process so please fill them out early so they have enough time to be returned prior to a field trip or volunteer opportunity
Please provide a copy of your fingerprinting receipt to Susan Crespi crespis@cantonma.org to let us know you completed fingerprinting.
Bag Donations
We are looking for plastic bag donations (grocery size) for our classrooms/bathrooms. They are often used for disposal of items, dirty clothes, etc. If you have any extra plastic bags, we will gladly take the donation. Thanks in advance!
Rodman Preschool Staff
Snapshots of the Week 😄
World Events
Though geographically far in distance, emotional impacts of recent world occurrences can be felt within our community in ways we may not expect. We are ready to support all of our students, especially those who have relatives and friends in areas of violence and conflict in Israel. If your child needs support in school to process events, please reach out to Shelley Needle or Anna Russo, School Psychologist. Classroom teachers will not initiate conversations about war and conflict, but they will guide and respond to students in developmentally appropriate ways if questions arise.
Below are some suggested resources:
How to talk to your children about war and conflict.
Resources For Educators, Families To Discuss The Events In Israel And Gaza With Students
Our collective role is to ensure our students develop the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to understand the world around them.
Cantonstock 2023
MUSICCOUNTS! and the Canton Performing Arts Department proudly present Cantonstock 2023 on November 4th 12-4pm.
- Cantonstock is the annual music extravaganza that showcases hundreds of student musicians representing all performing ensembles in the Canton schools, and is the primary fundraiser for MusicCounts, the volunteer, non-profit group dedicated to supporting all music programs in all the Canton Public Schools!
- The mission is to raise funds for music programming for all students! Visit our website at: www.MusicCountsinCanton.org
Here are several ways you can help:
Sponsor a Student for Cantonstock (https://donorbox.org/musiccounts-sponsorstudentcantonstock-2-2-2)
T-shirt orders must be received by October 16th! Each student who receives $50 in sponsors will receive this year’s version of the popular Cantonstock T-Shirt! Shirts are 100% Cotton and the colors change each year so students enjoy collecting them as they progress through the schools! (Additional students in the same household only need to raise $15 each to qualify for a shirt too!)
Be an Individual Sponsor (https://donorbox.org/musiccounts-individual-sponsors-2021-2-2)
This option gives you different donation levels to select from and isn't tied to a specific student or deadline. We'll be happy to recognize your contribution on our website, social media, and other channels too!
Be a Business or Organizational Sponsor (https://donorbox.org/musiccounts-business-sponsors-2021-2-2)
We’re so grateful to the businesses and organizations for their past support, and hope they continue again this year. We’d really love to add new business and organizational sponsors too! Please view our current and previous list of sponsors and be sure to support them!
• Learn More & Get Involved (https://www.musiccountsincanton.org/contactus.html)
Visit our website to learn more about MusicCounts and all the great things we’ve funded the past few years. Contact Us to Donate an Item for Raffle and Silent Auction, become a volunteer and more!
MusicCounts in Canton! • P.O. Box 182 • Canton, MA 02021 • CantonMusicCounts@gmail.com
Around Town Events
Canton Public Schools has a Community Resources and Information Page on its website titled Around Town. This page lists resources and events taking place in our community. To access the information on this webpage, use this link: About/Around Town.
- Canton Public Library Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
- Canton Public Library Jack-o-Lantern Carving
This webpage will be updated periodically.