The Penguin Post
Benjamin Phelps School - October 2021 Newsletter
PBIS Kick-Off!
Pet Photos Wanted!
Come to school with a picture of your pet(s) or a pet you wish you had! We can't wait to see all of the fuzzy and furry family members!
Sunshine Calls are Back!
Teachers are nominating students to receive Sunshine Calls. A Sunshine Phone Call home is simply a positive phone call home to let you know what an amazing job your child is doing at school. Reasons for nominating a student can range from being a good friend to working hard at learning a new concept.
Crazy Hat Day!
Upcoming Events!
Tuesday, October 19 - Picture Day
Wednesday, October 20 - Kindergarten and 1st grade field trip to the fire station!Thursday, October 21 - Half day for students - 12:20 p.m. dismissal
Thursday, October 21 - Parent/Teacher conferences. 1:30-3:30 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 22 - Butter Braid pick up (5:00-7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, October 28 - District-wide "Trunk or Treat" (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, November 2 - No school - Professional Development day.
NED Show
NED's Mindset Mission is a positive behavior program. A world-class performer will take our students on an interactive educational journey filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks and humor. NED's message and memorable friends inspire students, promote academic achievement and support our school's goals.
Practicing counting backwards in Kindergarten!
National Bullying Prevention Month
Administration and counselors are visiting classrooms to have conversations with students and read books about kindness.
~Kindness counts, so do small things with great love!
Stay Connected!
Bake Sale
Be on the lookout for information on other upcoming PTO
fundraisers including gift cards and wreaths for the holidays!
Test and Stay
In order to participate in the Test and Stay Program, consent is needed. Please take a moment to fill out the electronic consent form for your child or yourself IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO OPT OUT OF THE PROGRAM.
Volunteers Wanted!
Thank you for reading!
Mr. Villamaino and 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