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11/3/19
Gary Mlinac (3rd)
Kelly Roberge (14th)
Sandy Duplessis (14th)
Deb Puumala (18th)
Kevin C. Lynch (19th)
Tara Haire (27th)
- Last week Matt Torti (Director of Buildings & Grounds) and this week Officer McGrath were in the building. Both commented on how well behaved and respectful our students are!
- It has been great to have so many people jumping in to help out at arrival and dismissal time! The teamwork has made these transition times run more smoothly!
staff meeting tomorrow morning at 8:15
We will be starting as a group in the media center before breaking into grade level teams.
Please bring your charged lap tops to use during our staff meeting.
Staff Meeting Agenda:
- Take Practice Science MCAS Online (small sample of questions)
- Discuss the science standards across grade levels, important content vocabulary and ways to build student knowledge to prepare for MCAS.
- We will break in to grade level groups to discuss guiding questions on a google document. There will be two topics for these discussion based on students:
- Brainstorm strategies for approaching the curriculum to support our 5th graders in the Science MCAS in small groups. (Special Education and ELL staff should join the grade levels they work with the most)
- Brainstorm strategies for approaching the curriculum to support students who learn differently. (Staff Rooms 4/6, 16/18)
Due to the fact that our staff meeting takes place before school, staff can leave after school-wide student dismissal duties are concluded.
PD day tuesday
If you haven't already done so, please register for the day.
early release thursday
november character theme of the month - gratitude
patterns of power
Brett
data chats
the reluctant dragon
On Friday, 11/15, our students will be viewing the Shakesperience Productions performance of the Reluctant Dragon. The performance is approximately one hour in length.
K, 1 & 2: 10:00am
3 , 4 & 5: 1:30pm
"A shepherd girl races against time and popular opinion to protect and defend her dragon friend from other villagers, St. George the knight, and certain destruction. Inspired by the art of René Magritte, a giant set of Cuisenaire® rods and colorful costumes serve this production as it highlights themes of stereotype and prejudice, encapsulated in environmental sustainability."
hearing & vision screenings
Tara will be conducting hearing & vision screenings the week of November 18th in Kathie'’s office. The schedule is below.
Please let Michele know ASAP if you see any glitches.
Thank you!
spirit wear
https://dunningspiritwear.itemorder.com/
Ordering closes tonight, November 3rd. We should receive the orders within four to six weeks.
Monday, 11/4:
Staff Meeting, 8:15 - 9:00am
Tuesday, 11/5:
No School Professional Development
Wednesday 11/6:
Thursday, 11/7:
Early Release Day -1:05pm Dismissal
Friday, 11/8:
care & share
Please remind your students to bring in items for Care & Share. Our monthly food collection makes a huge difference in our community, while teaching our students the importance of giving. As an added incentive, the class that brings in the most each month will earn 15 minutes of extra recess on the new playground!
- November: Cereal
- December: Pancake Mix
- January: Canned Fruit
- February: Rice
- March: Crackers
- April: Spaghetti
- May: Juice Boxes
- June: Cans of Tuna Fish
Community Meetings
- Tuesday, December 10th at 2:30 (TIME CHANGED)
- Tuesday, February 11th at 1:45: Kindergarten (TIME CHANGED)
- Thursday, March 26th at 2:30: (TIME CHANGED)
- Wednesday, May 13th at 1:45: Grade 4 (TIME CHANGED)
- Friday, June 12th at 9:30: Grade 5
staff breakfast schedule
11/15/19: PDD/BCBA - Jen, Nicole, Keri Ann, Kelsey, Michelle K., Scott
11/27/19: Thanksgiving Breakfast - Grades K & 1 Elena, Maura, Lori, Greg, Laura, Sarah, Jaymie, Raquel
12/13/19: Holiday Breakfast - Office staff - Donna, Shannon, Michele, Tara, Kathie, Claire, Suzanne
01/10/20: Specialists/Sage/Coach - Kelly, Harry, Nick, Brett, Leigh, Beth
01/24/20: Sped - Sharon, Cara, Tess, Jo, Kevin
02/07/20: Social Emotional Support Staff - Gary, Jen, Daphna, Krystn, Courtney
02/28/20: Grades 4 & 5 Julie, Lissa, Kelsey B., Jae, Mike, Jaimie D.
03/13/20: Grades 2 & 3 Colleen, Kathleen, Elaine, Lisa, Sara, Sally
03/27/20: PDD/BCBA - Jen, Nicole, Keri Ann, Kelsey, Michelle K., Scott
04/09/20: Thursday Breakfast - Grades K &1 Elena, Maura, Lori, Greg, Laura, Sarah, Jaymie, Raquel
05/08/20: Office Staff/Nurse - Donna, Shannon, Michele, Tara, Kathie, Claire, Suzanne
05/22/20: Specialists/Coaches/Sage - Kelly, Harry, Nick, Brett, Leigh, Beth
06/05/20: Staff Pot Luck
Staff Meetings - before school 8:15 - 9:00am
- December 2nd
- January 6th
- February 3rd
- March 2nd
- April 6th
- May 4th
- June 1st
Professional Development Schedule
Below you will find the schedule of professional development for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year.
- December 5th: Building-Based PD
- March 5th: District PD Day (FTA Day)
- May 21st: Building-Based PD