Athol-Royalston Elementary News
Teaching Excellence & Bringing Our Schools Together in 2016
April 2016
The New Athol Community Elementary School- ACES-will be ready soon!
WELCOME BACK TO PRINCIPAL MIKE LEANDER WHO WILL LEAD ACES!
On Friday, March 18th the appointment of Mike Leander as the Inaugural Principal to lead ACES was made public with a feature article in the Athol Daily News. Mr. Leander is a well known name to many in the community as a middle school English teacher of long standing, coach, and former principal of two years at the Royalston Community School. Principal Leander has most recently been at the North Brookfield Elementary School for the past two years. He is wonderfully excited to return to the district! On behalf of Pleasant Street Faculty and Staff we wish to congratulate and to welcome Principal Leander to lead our new elementary school.
Athol Daily News article
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/AtholDailyNews-Mar182016.pdf
Learning in Action- Second Graders Visit Art Museum
Spanish Club Making Its Mark
Friendship Garden in Bloom at Riverbend
Spread the Word~ Kindergarten Registration Begins April 1
Where: Pleasant Street School, Sanders Street School, Royalston Community School
When: Begins April 1, 2016
(M-F, 8:30am to 3pm)
Registration takes about 30 minutes. Please go to our district website http://www.arrsd.org/ for more information and to download forms in advance if you would like.
Make a Date for Kindergarten Screening
Royalston Community School: 249-2900
Sanders Street School: 249-2410
Pleasant Street: 249-2405
Early Childhood Fair is a Big Success!
Parents, families, and young children filled the ARMS Library/Media Center tonight as Athol and Royalston held their Early Childhood Education Fair. This was a great opportunity for families to meet teachers and to learn about the variety of preschool programs which are offered to families, as well as home visiting programs and playgroups for families with infants and toddlers. The goal of the fair was to help match families to an appropriated early childhood setting that meets their needs.
There were activities for children and parents, a slideshow on the beautiful, new Athol Community Elementary School (ACES), as well as pizza and other refreshments.
For those who were unable to make this event and wish to have more information, please call the Athol-Royalston Schools Central Office at 978-249-2400.
Thanks to Jen Aldrich, Asst. Supt. Steve Meyer, the principals (including Principal Molly Superchi from Royalston and Incoming Principal Mike Leander from Aces, all the teachers, all the presenters, and everyone involved in making this such a successful program.
And thanks so much to all the parents and families who attended. We are absolutely committed to involving our community in our new Athol COMMUNITY Elementary School! It was great to see you here tonight and to speak to so many of you!
This article is from the Celebrate Schools Athol Royalston Facebook Site. To see more pictures from this event please visit https://www.facebook.com/CelebratingSchools.
Pictured above is Jenn Ames and Angela Deveneau from the ARRSD integrated preschool program. Photo is courtesy of Mitchell R. Grosky.
Pleasant Street School News
March 27th newsletter
March 20th newsletter
March 13th newsletter
March 6th newsletter
Oobleck...!!
Don't miss out on the "Feeling Groovy" buy one, get one, book fair at Pleasant Street
Bullying Prevention Pledge at Pleasant Street
News from the Royalston Community School
Chet Hall Memorial Pancake Breakfast
Last weekend RCS was full of many familiar faces as we held our 3rd annual Chet Hall Memorial Pancake Breakfast. Those in attendance visited with friends and family as they enjoyed a yummy breakfast. The gym was set up with many auctions and raffles. Each class from RCS collaborated to donate and put together a themed basket. There were bicycles, a game camera, Kitchen Aid mixer, gift card tree and many other donated items. This event is a fundraiser to benefit the Chet Hall Memorial Scholarship. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered and attended this wonderful event. We hope to see you all at next year's breakfast.
RCS Principal for the Day
As part of the auction at the Chet Hall Memorial Pancake Breakfast, Ms. Superchi donated a certificate for a student to serve as Principal for a day. Mason's name was pulled and he eagerly rose to the occasion! On FridayMason was the Principal of the Day at RCS. He began the day by greeting students as they danced through the doors to "Eye of The Tiger", one of his favorite songs. Mason read to our kindergarten and futures classes. He observed teachers and provided them with feedback via a type-written memo. In addition, he received an important phone call from Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Meyer. He greeted State Trooper Willhite. During lunch times, he passed out Oreo cookies and mandated that every class enjoy extra recess. Lastly, he allowed all students to bring stuffed animals to school on Friday. Mr. Mello took his job very seriously. He kept students on-task learning and ensured everyone had a fun-filled Friday. Well done Mr. Mello!
5th Grade DARE Graduation
Officer Sherry Miner from the Royalston Police Department has been working with Mrs. Patriquin over the past few months to bring the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program to 5th graders at Royalston Community School. The mission of the D.A.R.E. program is teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives. As students completed the program they wrote essays about what they learned about substance abuse, peer pressure and violance and pledged to make healthy decisions. During our recent D.A.R.E. graduation, each student was recognized for their accomplishments. Many local and state officials congratulated students and encouraged them to use skills learned through D.A.R.E. to make wise decisions and to lead healthy lives. We are extremely proud of the 5th grade students for their hard work and accomplishments completing this program.
If you haven't already....please check out the Official ARRSD Facebook page
We encourage you to like this page so you can follow news from around the district.
Universal Free Breakfast & Lunch
As part of the 2010 Healthy and Hunger-Free Kids Act, Athol-Royalston Regional School District, along with other districts, now offers free meals to all students this school year.
Menus
- Breakfast menu for April
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/APRIL-2016-Elementary-BREAKFAST.pdf
- Lunch menu for April
Upcoming Events...Mark your Calendars!
Upcoming Events and Dates!
- March 28- April 12- MCAS English Language Arts Assessment window
- April 18- 22, spring recess, no school
- April 25, -school resumes
- April 27- district half day, noon dismissal, lunch is served
- April 28 & April 29- Kindergarten screening for the district by appointment, no school for kindergarten students
- May 6-district preschool screening, by appointment, no school for preschool students.
For more school specific activities and for events and the high school and middle school please check individual school calendars posted on the district website.
For a copy of our school district calendar please click on the link below.
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CALENDARFOR2015-2016.pdf
Community Events & Postings
Do you have news to share or want to inform members of our school community about family friendly events in our area? if so, please email or forward a flyer or link.
Thank you :)
Motor Monkeys Playgroup- 10:15-11:30, Friday mornings, beginning on March 4- May 13, 34 North Main St., Orange
Mother Goose on the Loose Playgroup-Thursdays 10am—11:30am Valuing Our Children 217 Walnut St. Athol. For more information contact: Jen: 978-249-8467 x 22
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PG-and-MGOL.pdf
Petersham Playgroup- Beginning on Thursday, Sept. 17th from 10-11:30 at the Petersham Center School. For more information please call Jennifer at Valuing Our Children 978-249-8467 x22
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Petersham-playgroup.pdf
Welcome Baby Baskets- Did you or do you know someone who just had a new baby? Valuing Our Children would love to pay them a visit with a basket full of goodies. For more information please call (978) 249-8487.
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Welcome-Baby-Basket-Flyer1.pdf
For other local events, happenings, and resources in this area... you can also check the North Quabbin Community Coalition website below:
These are not school sponsored events but are posted here as a public service for families in the greater North Quabbin community.
Plan to Attend a Spring Vacation Week Movie at the Athol Library
Where: Athol Public Library
What: A showing of the Peanuts movie (rated G)
What else: Enjoy pizza and a beverage courtesy of Market Basket, no registration is required.
Check back soon for more news!
News from the Athol-Royalston Elementary Schools
Bringing Our Schools Together in 2016
The Athol Elementary Schools: Pleasant, Riverbend, and Sanders Street will come together in our new, state of the art, Athol Elementary School opening Fall 2016.
Email: Elementary-news@arrsd.org
Website: arrsd.org
Location: 1062 Pleasant Street, Athol, MA 01331, United States
Phone: (978) 249-2400