Center School Newsletter
April 2023
Dear Center School Community,
We hope everyone had a lovely April vacation week! It seems like nature bloomed overnight. The daffodils students planted in the fall are blooming all around the school! The school year is certainly going by quickly, and the next few months are filled with special activities and opportunities for parents and guardians to participate in school events. Please see the list of important dates at the end of this Newsletter.
Our 3rd graders completed their English Language Arts (ELA) MCAS tests the week before vacation week. We are very proud of their hard work! In addition, 3rd graders will take the Math MCAS on May 16 and 17. The MCAS tests are computer-based, and students have opportunities to take practice tests during the school year prior. Parents and guardians will receive students' scores in the fall. As educators, we use MCAS test scores as one component of comprehensive assessments to monitor students' progress in mastering curriculum standards. Teachers utilize many assessment tools, such as classwork, informal assessments, unit tests, teacher observations, class and group participation, presentations, and projects.
With spring’s arrival, we begin planning for the 2023-2024 school year. One of the significant components of our planning process is the classroom placement process. Our overarching goal is to create balanced communities of learners ready to meet with success. We approach this complex responsibility carefully and thoughtfully. To best meet each child's needs, we consider many factors when making this important decision, including academic progress, social and emotional skills, input from teachers, and past school experiences. We are not able to honor requests for specific teachers. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Reminder:
Please have your child dress appropriately for the weather. Recess is held outside every day except in the case of rain.
As always, we appreciate and welcome your feedback. Our partnership is important in the overall success of our school. We can’t do it without you!
Warmly,
Linda Ashley
All Mattapoisett children who will reach the age of 5 before
Sept. 1, 2023 are eligible to register to attend kindergarten at Center School for the 2023-2024 school year.
Families must complete pre-registration for their kindergarten student via the Kindergarten Registration Site.
Families that have completed the Kindergarten Registration process will receive an email at the beginning of May to sign up for kindergarten screening.
Screenings, which are required by state law, are completed to identify children who might have a special need so that the school can provide for the child’s needs appropriately. Appointments will take place at Center School on May 31 or June 1, with each appointment expected to
take no longer than 30 minutes.
Questions about the registration process should be directed to the Center School Office at 508-758-2521.
Important Dates:
May 2 Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
May 2 PTA 7:00 pm
May 8 Kindergarten Field Trip to the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
May 16 MCAS Grade 3 Math
May 17 MCAS Grade 3 Math
May 18 Grade 1 Field Trip to Roger Williams Zoo
May 25 Grade 2 Field Trip to the Lloyd Center
May 29 Memorial Day - No School
June 6 PTA 7:00 pm
June 7 Early Release Day K-3 12:20 pm Dismissal - Lunch is served; Project Grow 11:30 am Dismissal - No lunch is served
June 7 Grade 3 Concert - 6:00 pm - 3 families invited
June 9 Grades K-3 Field Day
June 12 Grades K-3 Field Day rain date
June 13 Grade 3 - End of year celebration at the YMCA
June 14 Flag Day
June 15 Last day of school (as of 4/26/23)
Mattapoisett PTA Information
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Email: ptamattapoisett@gmail.com
Center School
Email: lindaashley@oldrochester.org
Website: https://www.oldrochester.org/cs
Location: 17 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, USA
Phone: 508-758-2521