Family Newsletter
May 2015
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families,
The record breaking snowfall has officially cleared and the sunshine is here to stay. We were starting to forget what our playground equipment and the fields of grass looked like.
At this point in the year, time seems to zoom by with a fast paced schedule and a packed calendar. The next two months will include in depth learning, field trips, projects, assessments, and a 4th grade promotion ceremony. As we spend time closing out one school year, we also begin to lay the foundation for a new academic year.
Please note that there are multiple reminders located at the bottom of this newsletter.
Happy Spring,
Mrs. McGuire
Respect all others,
Yourself,
FLASHBACK MOMENTS
Battle of the Books
Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Eat Healthy RI Day
MES Grounds Clean Up
Running Club's First Race
Reading Week
REMINDERS:
Student Placement 2015-2016:
- It's that time of year to submit your input to Mrs. McGuire regarding student placements for next year. The purpose is to give parents an opportunity to address concerns, not make teacher requests. Placement decisions are made with many considerations to create a thoughtful and purposeful classroom community. Pink input slips can be picked up in the main office and dropped off to the principal by 5/4. We value your feedback.
Confucius Classroom Opening
- Please join us for the opening of our new Chinese Confucius Classroom on 5/13 from 6:30PM-7:30PM! This is an event you will not want to miss!
State Assessments
- The End of Year PARCC testing for 3rd & 4th graders will take place on 5/11, 5/14, & 5/15
- The Science NECAP testing for 4th graders will be held 5/26-5/28
- Thank you to Mrs. Laplante, Mrs. Masson, Mrs. Behr & Mrs. Tuoni for their hard work preparing our students!
After School Field Supervision
- Please be mindful of after school supervision on the front field.
Tentative Last Day of School
- Dr. Stringfellow has put in a waiver request for the state of emergency snow day to be removed from our calendar. This would make the last day of school 6/24. However, the Rhode Island Department of Education will not be deliberating on this until 5/14. Currently, the last day of school is 6/25.
Spring Pictures
- Tuesday May 5th; forms went out in this Friday Folder
School Newspaper
- Hot off the press: The first edition of the Seaside News is in this week's Friday Folder! Several 4th graders showed initiative to begin this after school enrichment program. More than half of the 4th grade signed up - allowing us to run two sessions.
Health Office Reminders:
- The Health office is in need of gently used shirts, sweatshirts & sweatpants sizes 6-10.
- Health Fair - May 29th from 11:30AM-3PM
We are looking for a parent(s) to coach/facilitate a soccer station. Please call Mrs. Lennon at 360-1258 if you are interested.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- FACEBOOK PAGE: facebook.com/matunuck
- TWITTER: @matunuckschool
Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior
UPCOMING DATES:
May
5/4: Salad Bar Open All Week (For All Students)
5/6: Report Cards Distributed
5/11: PARCC: ELA Unit 1 (Grades 3 & 4)
5/13: Confucius Classroom Celebration (6:30PM-7:30PM)
5/14: PARCC: Math Unit 1 (Grades 3 & 4)
5/15: PARCC: Math Unit 2 (Grades 3 & 4)
5/20: PTO Meeting (7:00PM - MES Library)
5/22: Progress Reports Distributed
5/25: No School (Memorial Day)
5/26: STAR Testing Window Opens (Through 6/19)
5/26-5/28: Science NECAP (4th Grade)
5/29: Health Fair
5/29: Talent Show (5:00PM-6:00PM)
June
6/2: Mrs. Egan (Principal BRMS) Visits 4th Graders
6/5: Ice Cream Social
6/10: 4th Graders Visit BRMS
6/17: PTO Meeting (7:00PM - MES Library)
6/18: 4th Grade Field Trip
6/19: School Assembly
6/23: 4th Grade Field Day (Community Center)
6/24: 4th Grade Graduation (Rehearsal 9:30AM)
6/24: 4th Grade Graduation (With Parents/Guardians 2:00PM)
6/25: Last Day of School!
OTHER PHOTOS:
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