6 Newsletter-Oct.13th
West Bridgewater Public Schools Rose L. MacDonald School, Stepping Stone Drive Mrs. Keitha Goulet M.Ed.Principal [email protected] Rose L. MacDonald/facebook
Tel: 508 894-1240 Fax: 508 894-1242 @rlmschool #WBWildcats
Parents & Guardians: October 13, 2016 Our character recognition RLM PRIDE program is going well. Classroom teachers and children are discussing what types of gestures exhibit acts of acceptance. Students are coming up with ideas & writing down their thoughts. Each morning during announcements I read a student’s idea. This month students that are exhibiting acts of acceptance will be nominated by a staff member and recognized at an all school assembly at the end of the month. Their pictures will be displayed in the RLM lobby. Don’t forget to talk to your child about this subject. DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS: October is Down Syndrome Awareness month. To celebrate the extra chromosome of people with Down Syndrome, we’re wearing e xtra socks, fun socks or mismatched socks on FRIDAY OCT. 21. Please see the notice for additional information!!! KidStuff COUPON BOOKS: Order and payment deadline is Friday, Oct. 28th. Books are $25 each and 50% goes back to the PTO. Your family earns 1 FREE book for every 5 books sold. Checks should be made out to the WBPTO and include a phone number. Top seller in each grade (minimum of 5 sold) will get a $25 Target gift card! This book you received is NOT A SAMPLE BOOK. If you do not wish to buy any books you must return the book to your child's teacher. Contact Donna Hulme at [email protected] or 508 588-1751 with any questions. The PTO is also selling MassPass books at Howard-Contact Mrs. Hulmes to purchase one or more of those. Thank you for your support!! SAVE THE DATE - HALLOWEEN MASH: Oct. 21st from 6:30pm-8:30pm - Reading is Fundamental (RIF) volunteers are sponsoring a Halloween Mash for the children of the RLM and SSS and their families. The tickets are $5 at the door with a max of $20 per family. All proceeds of the event will go directly to RIF and used to purchase the books that are distributed 3 times a year to the children in grades 1-5. The event is for students and families of the RLM and SSS. Some of our WBMSHS Honor’s Society students will be on hand to teach the Cotton Eyed Joe, Macarena, ChachaSlide and many other popular dances. There will be dancing, face painting, raffles, and lots of fun. Come dressed in your Halloween costumes. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. Watch for the flyer. FALLING FOR READING: Reading leaves will be accepted every day through Fri., Nov. 4th. RLM’s first seasonal reading incentive program is underway! As Mrs J. Enos explains, the reading challenge is designed to promote the enjoyment of reading and encourage daily practice. Every minute spent reading - alone or together - counts! For every 15 minutes of reading, your child earns a leaf. Each leaf will be put on a classroom tree that is building in size each and every day. Each classroom is encouraged to build the largest tree to receive an award for that accomplishment. It’s fun, exciting and challenging. Look for weekly updates on classroom totals on a separate flyer. The teams are assigned as follows: Red Team - Mrs. Puliafico, Ms. Crawford, Ms. Alves Orange Team - Mrs. Mahoney, Ms. Collins, Mr. Russell Yellow Team - Mrs .Hyre, Ms. O'Loughlin, Mrs. Wall Green Team - Miss Messina, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Llanes SCAVENGER HUNT: In October the WB Conservation Commission and The Open Space and Recreational Committee will conduct a nature related scavenger hunt for the RLM students. The scavenger hunt will take place during the students’ lunch/recess time. The students will be given the opportunity to participate in the hunt or they simply can continue their normal recess period. The scavenger hunt participants will be given a worksheet that requires them to identify certain types of trees, flowers and other nature related items. Every student that participates will be given a certificate which will be delivered to the school a few weeks later. BUBBLEOLOGY: Gr. 1 & 2 students will be attending an assembly on Wed., Oct. 19th, Michael Keith will present Bubbleology. This is funded by the PTO and is part of the gr. 1 & 2 science and art curriculum. GR. 2 – MOOSE HILL: Gr. 2 will be taking a field trip to Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary located in Sharon. The trip is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 28th. The children will arrive back to RLM in time for lunch. HALF DAY: Oct. 26 - Wed. - Noon Dismissal - No Lunch Served - In Service Workshop
GR. 3 – PLIMOTH PLANTATION: On Oct. 31st, Monday, gr. 3 students will travel by bus to the Mayflower II and 1627 Village in Plymouth, Mass. The children will tour the Mayflower and the Pilgrim Village as part of the third grade social studies curriculum. They will board the Mayflower II where they will hear stories about the 1620 voyage, the hazards and glory of maritime travel, and tools of the 17th century navigation. On the ship they will find performers dressed as passengers & crew members. ENRICHMENT CLASSES: Students are enjoying our enrichment programs coordinated by Mrs. Sandy Churchill. Parents must pick up their children promptly at 4pm at the Bus Port unless they are scheduled for our Surround Care program. Check with the Enrichment Teachers or the RLM website calendar for remaining dates. Contact info for the Enrichment Director is Mrs. Sandy Churchill at [email protected]. Gr. 3 - ANIMAL ADAPTATION: Thank you-PTO-for coordinating this wonderful program for the children. This program expanded the children’s understanding of biological adaptation by observing both skulls and live animals. They saw three live animals from different groups. They placed the animals in their correct classes, and learned about specific adaptations each has developed. After observing the live animals, students engaged in a hands-on activity in which they became scientists and examined particular skulls to determine how the animal may have adapted. This is funded by the PTO and is part of the gr. 3 science curriculum. MEADOW FARMS FUNDRAISER: Thank you to our coordinator & volunteers for getting the material into the hands of our parents. We thank the parents who took our fundraising efforts seriously. We could not do it without the orders from you and your family members. The money goes towards all the extras; such as presentations and assemblies that make learning fun and exciting. Keep an eye on the newsletters to see how many events are paid for by the PTO fundraising money. SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING: Meeting - Mon. - Oct. 17th - MSHS - The Learning Commons - 6:30pm. GREETINGS FROM THE WILDCAT CAFE! ● I TRIED IT TEAM: Volunteers Ms. Ginger Hayes and Ms. Joyce Wallis passed out fresh hummus with carrots to be taste tested. The hummus was made by our Food Service staff.
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Farm to School: October’s Harvest of the Month is Pears! Pear crisp is on the menu next week Thursday! Field Trip Lunches: The cafeteria is offering to make a bagged lunch for your child for the 3rd grade Plymouth
Plantation field trip on the 31st. Order forms will be sent home and students can pay with their lunch account or use their free and reduced price meal benefits.
STEM SUPPLIES NEEDED: Mr. Dempsey, STEM teacher, is looking for donations of empty gallon jugs, kleenex
and cereal boxes. We thank you for all the donations you have already sent in.
BIRTHDAYS WITH THE PRINCIPAL: September birthday students celebration-Thurs., Oct. 27 by grade level for lunch in the conference room. Summer birthdays will be celebrated year end. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL: Please consider being part of the continuous effort to improve our schools. The first meeting this year will be Oct. 24 at 3:30. Other dates for the year will be set at the first meeting. Forms to apply are on the table in the front lobby and can be found on line. You may also e-mail or call Mrs. Everett, School Secretary for a form ([email protected] or phone 508-894-1240 x200). PTO MEETING: PTO meeting dates: 11/15, 12/20, 1/17/17, 2/7, 3/21, 4/25 & 5/23. Meetings are held at 7pm in the Howard School Library. All parents and staff are welcome! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: PTO is looking for a chair for Santa's Breakfast, Elf Shop & Book Fair. If interested contact an officer: Ashley Warren-President - [email protected]; Donna Hulme-VP [email protected]; Kim Kellog-Secretary ([email protected]); Amanda Perrault-Treasurer ([email protected]) VENDOR FAIR - NOV. 5th: Volunteers needed. Cindi Vanderstreet needs volunteers for set up the night before from 6pm-7pm and the day of the event 8am-3am. Also we are looking for baked good items to sell at this event. If you are interested in volunteering contact an officer: Ashley Warren-President - [email protected]; Donna Hulme-VP [email protected]; Kim Kellog-Secretary ([email protected]); Amanda Perrault-Treasurer ([email protected]) or send a note in through your son/daughter's teacher to the PTO with your contact info.
Tel: 508 894-1240 Fax: 508 894-1242 @rlmschool #WBWildcats
Parents & Guardians: October 13, 2016 Our character recognition RLM PRIDE program is going well. Classroom teachers and children are discussing what types of gestures exhibit acts of acceptance. Students are coming up with ideas & writing down their thoughts. Each morning during announcements I read a student’s idea. This month students that are exhibiting acts of acceptance will be nominated by a staff member and recognized at an all school assembly at the end of the month. Their pictures will be displayed in the RLM lobby. Don’t forget to talk to your child about this subject. DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS: October is Down Syndrome Awareness month. To celebrate the extra chromosome of people with Down Syndrome, we’re wearing e xtra socks, fun socks or mismatched socks on FRIDAY OCT. 21. Please see the notice for additional information!!! KidStuff COUPON BOOKS: Order and payment deadline is Friday, Oct. 28th. Books are $25 each and 50% goes back to the PTO. Your family earns 1 FREE book for every 5 books sold. Checks should be made out to the WBPTO and include a phone number. Top seller in each grade (minimum of 5 sold) will get a $25 Target gift card! This book you received is NOT A SAMPLE BOOK. If you do not wish to buy any books you must return the book to your child's teacher. Contact Donna Hulme at [email protected] or 508 588-1751 with any questions. The PTO is also selling MassPass books at Howard-Contact Mrs. Hulmes to purchase one or more of those. Thank you for your support!! SAVE THE DATE - HALLOWEEN MASH: Oct. 21st from 6:30pm-8:30pm - Reading is Fundamental (RIF) volunteers are sponsoring a Halloween Mash for the children of the RLM and SSS and their families. The tickets are $5 at the door with a max of $20 per family. All proceeds of the event will go directly to RIF and used to purchase the books that are distributed 3 times a year to the children in grades 1-5. The event is for students and families of the RLM and SSS. Some of our WBMSHS Honor’s Society students will be on hand to teach the Cotton Eyed Joe, Macarena, ChachaSlide and many other popular dances. There will be dancing, face painting, raffles, and lots of fun. Come dressed in your Halloween costumes. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. Watch for the flyer. FALLING FOR READING: Reading leaves will be accepted every day through Fri., Nov. 4th. RLM’s first seasonal reading incentive program is underway! As Mrs J. Enos explains, the reading challenge is designed to promote the enjoyment of reading and encourage daily practice. Every minute spent reading - alone or together - counts! For every 15 minutes of reading, your child earns a leaf. Each leaf will be put on a classroom tree that is building in size each and every day. Each classroom is encouraged to build the largest tree to receive an award for that accomplishment. It’s fun, exciting and challenging. Look for weekly updates on classroom totals on a separate flyer. The teams are assigned as follows: Red Team - Mrs. Puliafico, Ms. Crawford, Ms. Alves Orange Team - Mrs. Mahoney, Ms. Collins, Mr. Russell Yellow Team - Mrs .Hyre, Ms. O'Loughlin, Mrs. Wall Green Team - Miss Messina, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Llanes SCAVENGER HUNT: In October the WB Conservation Commission and The Open Space and Recreational Committee will conduct a nature related scavenger hunt for the RLM students. The scavenger hunt will take place during the students’ lunch/recess time. The students will be given the opportunity to participate in the hunt or they simply can continue their normal recess period. The scavenger hunt participants will be given a worksheet that requires them to identify certain types of trees, flowers and other nature related items. Every student that participates will be given a certificate which will be delivered to the school a few weeks later. BUBBLEOLOGY: Gr. 1 & 2 students will be attending an assembly on Wed., Oct. 19th, Michael Keith will present Bubbleology. This is funded by the PTO and is part of the gr. 1 & 2 science and art curriculum. GR. 2 – MOOSE HILL: Gr. 2 will be taking a field trip to Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary located in Sharon. The trip is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 28th. The children will arrive back to RLM in time for lunch. HALF DAY: Oct. 26 - Wed. - Noon Dismissal - No Lunch Served - In Service Workshop
GR. 3 – PLIMOTH PLANTATION: On Oct. 31st, Monday, gr. 3 students will travel by bus to the Mayflower II and 1627 Village in Plymouth, Mass. The children will tour the Mayflower and the Pilgrim Village as part of the third grade social studies curriculum. They will board the Mayflower II where they will hear stories about the 1620 voyage, the hazards and glory of maritime travel, and tools of the 17th century navigation. On the ship they will find performers dressed as passengers & crew members. ENRICHMENT CLASSES: Students are enjoying our enrichment programs coordinated by Mrs. Sandy Churchill. Parents must pick up their children promptly at 4pm at the Bus Port unless they are scheduled for our Surround Care program. Check with the Enrichment Teachers or the RLM website calendar for remaining dates. Contact info for the Enrichment Director is Mrs. Sandy Churchill at [email protected]. Gr. 3 - ANIMAL ADAPTATION: Thank you-PTO-for coordinating this wonderful program for the children. This program expanded the children’s understanding of biological adaptation by observing both skulls and live animals. They saw three live animals from different groups. They placed the animals in their correct classes, and learned about specific adaptations each has developed. After observing the live animals, students engaged in a hands-on activity in which they became scientists and examined particular skulls to determine how the animal may have adapted. This is funded by the PTO and is part of the gr. 3 science curriculum. MEADOW FARMS FUNDRAISER: Thank you to our coordinator & volunteers for getting the material into the hands of our parents. We thank the parents who took our fundraising efforts seriously. We could not do it without the orders from you and your family members. The money goes towards all the extras; such as presentations and assemblies that make learning fun and exciting. Keep an eye on the newsletters to see how many events are paid for by the PTO fundraising money. SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING: Meeting - Mon. - Oct. 17th - MSHS - The Learning Commons - 6:30pm. GREETINGS FROM THE WILDCAT CAFE! ● I TRIED IT TEAM: Volunteers Ms. Ginger Hayes and Ms. Joyce Wallis passed out fresh hummus with carrots to be taste tested. The hummus was made by our Food Service staff.
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Farm to School: October’s Harvest of the Month is Pears! Pear crisp is on the menu next week Thursday! Field Trip Lunches: The cafeteria is offering to make a bagged lunch for your child for the 3rd grade Plymouth
Plantation field trip on the 31st. Order forms will be sent home and students can pay with their lunch account or use their free and reduced price meal benefits.
STEM SUPPLIES NEEDED: Mr. Dempsey, STEM teacher, is looking for donations of empty gallon jugs, kleenex
and cereal boxes. We thank you for all the donations you have already sent in.
BIRTHDAYS WITH THE PRINCIPAL: September birthday students celebration-Thurs., Oct. 27 by grade level for lunch in the conference room. Summer birthdays will be celebrated year end. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL: Please consider being part of the continuous effort to improve our schools. The first meeting this year will be Oct. 24 at 3:30. Other dates for the year will be set at the first meeting. Forms to apply are on the table in the front lobby and can be found on line. You may also e-mail or call Mrs. Everett, School Secretary for a form ([email protected] or phone 508-894-1240 x200). PTO MEETING: PTO meeting dates: 11/15, 12/20, 1/17/17, 2/7, 3/21, 4/25 & 5/23. Meetings are held at 7pm in the Howard School Library. All parents and staff are welcome! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: PTO is looking for a chair for Santa's Breakfast, Elf Shop & Book Fair. If interested contact an officer: Ashley Warren-President - [email protected]; Donna Hulme-VP [email protected]; Kim Kellog-Secretary ([email protected]); Amanda Perrault-Treasurer ([email protected]) VENDOR FAIR - NOV. 5th: Volunteers needed. Cindi Vanderstreet needs volunteers for set up the night before from 6pm-7pm and the day of the event 8am-3am. Also we are looking for baked good items to sell at this event. If you are interested in volunteering contact an officer: Ashley Warren-President - [email protected]; Donna Hulme-VP [email protected]; Kim Kellog-Secretary ([email protected]); Amanda Perrault-Treasurer ([email protected]) or send a note in through your son/daughter's teacher to the PTO with your contact info.
