The Penguin Post
Benjamin Phelps School - December 2021 Newsletter
4th Grade Holiday Concert
For those that missed the performance or want to see it again, here is the recording put together by Agawam Media
Robotics
Ugly Sweater Day!
Crystal Apple Award
Spirit Week
Grinch Day - Wishing for Snow - Pajama Day - Holiday Colors
Mayflower Marathon
The Mayflower Marathon food drive was a huge success! Thank you so much to all of the families who participated. With your help and generosity we were able to donate almost $4,000 worth of food. This is nearly double of what we donated in 2019! We also had a live shout out from Bax and O’Brien at our drop off. Congratulations goes out to our top collecting classroom...ROOM 22! They earned a pizza party with Mr. V. and Mrs. L.
Again, thank you for your generosity! Next year, we are aiming for $5,000!!!
Student Council helped load food.
WOW!
2 of the 4 cars loaded with goods.
Holiday Craft
COVID Notification Over Holiday Break
Resources for Families
While schools are closed, we want to remind you of resources available to you if you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use.
For emergency mental health support:
Behavioral Health Network: emergency services available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. You may contact them if you have concerns, need advice, or are unsure if you should be concerned. BHN provides stabilization services for anyone of any age experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Their number is (413) 733-6661.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day hotline if you want to speak with someone about your concerns. Their number is 1-800-273-8255.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline also provides individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services using a web chat. That website is https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
For non-emergency mental health support:
Care Solace: Agawam Public Schools partnered with Care Solace to offer complimentary and confidential care coordination services that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider: Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365 in any language or Visit www.caresolace.com/agawamps
From the P.T.O.
- 4th Grade Pasta Fundraiser (starts January 10)
- PTO Meeting - January 11 - 6:00 p.m. - Phelps cafeteria
- UNO's Dine to Donate - January 19
- Bingo for Books
- Got Sneakers?
As always, parents/guardians are always welcome to join us at our monthly meetings. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, reach out to the PTO at phelpspto@gmail.com.
The faculty and staff wish all of our Phelps Families a wonderful holiday break. We hope you all get some much needed rest and relaxation. We look forward to seeing you all in 2022!
~Mr. Villamaino & Mrs. Ludkiewicz
Benjamin Phelps Elementary School
Email: avillamaino@agawamed.org
Website: https://www.agawamed.org/o/bjp
Location: 689 Main Street, Agawam, MA, USA
Phone: (413) 821-0586