West Bridgewater Public Schools
West Bridgewater Public Schools Howard School 70 Howard Street West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Tel: 508 8941250 Fax: 508 8941253
[email protected] www.wbridgewaterschools.org Peggy Spencer Principal
Howard School Newsletter September 22, 2016 Happy First Day of Autumn!
360 Club Members Congratulations to our newest 360 Club members, who have been recognized by their teachers for Academic Achievement, Strong Effort, Great Behavior, or perhaps all three. The following students have been recognized by their classroom teachers: Samara David, Ava Harkins, Kate Morrill, Agapi Kouvis, Ryan Sergi, Rushell Victor, Olivia Lynch, Riley DaSilva, Justin Estano, Leslie Moody, Jaiden Podolske, and Dominic Kesell.
Curriculum Night Please join us on Thursday, September 29th at 6:00 pm to learn about our curriculum and Howard School programs and to meet your child’s teacher. This is an adults only night. We look forward to seeing everyone at 6:00 on September 29th.
Morning Arrival and Dismissal If you drove your child to school, this week you might have noticed the absence of the buses in the parking lot. We have changed our bus drop off and pick up to the back side of the school. The front of the school is now for parent dropoff and pickup. Please remember to pull all the way up along the curb to keep the traffic flowing. Buses do continue to have priority, so if you see a bus ready to pull out of the back of the building into the end of the parking lot, please give the bus the Right of Way. Thank you. Early Release Day Surround Care This is a reminder that next Wednesday, September 28, is an early release day. Dismissal will be at 11:30. If you need to utilize the Surround Care program for that day please make sure you go to the school website and fill in the Surround Care form by the end of the day today. Bog Hollow Field Trip 4th Grade Fourth graders will be going to Bog Hollow Farm in Kingston tomorrow. Students will learn about cranberry farming, build a bog in a cup, discover wildlife that live around the bog, learn about the cranberry harvest, and pick fresh cranberries right from the bog. Please have your students bring in a bagged lunch. Please check your student's backpack for field trip permission form and details. Check out the website boghollowfarm.com. Student Council I am happy to announce this year's Howard School Student Council. Homeroom elections were held last week. Thanks to all who ran. 4th Grade 5th Grade Menton Isabelle Hyde, Lily Winchell Olsen Cassidy Perrault, Luke Destrampe Magnuson Grace Schnell, Colin Maher Graf Katherine Spadea, Brandon Colombo Winter Zachary Lefferts, Emmarae Gardner Holland Maddie Keough, Julian Wheeler Moore Colby Hackenson, Rachael Schaffert Kelley Alyssa Bassett, Thomas Stapleton 6th Grade Peckrill Tyler Aube, Hassan Santosuosso Wenzel Brittney Demolles, Jimmy Theriault Mills Leila Oliveira, Bryn Bouvier Battaglia Bryce Leighton, Carly Williams **There will be a student council meeting on Monday, September 26, directly after school until 3:05.** ● We will begin the year with the homeroom box top challenge and the canned food drive for the food pantry. ● Bring in box tops to raise money for the school. The homeroom that brings in the most box tops will win a prize. ● We will be collecting canned food to bring to the food pantry in October. Please donate canned foods and nonperishables to benefit those in need. Mr. Peckrill Grade 6 ELA Teacher Student Council Advisor
Progress Reports Sixth grade progress reports will be sent home next week. Bus Evacuation Thank you to Sergeant Winkley and Dr. Oakley for helping us with our annual Bus Evacuation and Safety lesson today. All aspects of bus safety and evacuation were reviewed with students.
Howard AfterSchool Enrichment Program It’s time to sign up for the Howard AfterSchool Enrichment Program. Classes will be held on Mondays from 2:30 3:30 and will run for six weeks, starting October 3rd and ending November 14th. The cost is $50.00 per student. Class size is limited so get your forms in early. You may contact Mrs. DePaola with any questions at [email protected] Classes Being Offered Yoga for Kids Mrs. Keene "In this class, we will practice yoga poses and play games that are fun, but also help us relax and focus. We will learn the basics of the ancient practice of yoga, and how to make it work for us modern day kid yogis. We will also make some crafts that we can take home. No yoga experience necessary, only an open mind!" Arts & Crafts Mrs. Hunt Take an afternoon of arts & crafts class with Mrs. Hunt where you will do a variety of different projects. Inspiration taken from different online places like Pinterest & Facebook! A great opportunity to unwind after school and be creative! Ultimate Gym Mrs. Church Join the fun in the gym learning new games and playing old favorites Get ready to run! Mark Making Mrs. Tomas Come join us for a fun afternoon of art. We will be exploring different ways to make marks on a piece of paper During the first class we will be using things found in nature, like sticks, pine needles and pine cones to paint with. Social Media Please “Like” our Howard School Facebook page and follow us on Twitter “Howard WB” for current events and photo sharing, along with a glimpse into our school days.
Nurse’s Desk
Good vision is essential to your child’s success in school. If your child wears glasses make sure they are bringing them to school and it is also helpful if you make the teacher aware of when they should be wearing them. Vision screening has begun for the 4th and 5th graders and will continue over the next few weeks. If you have any questions please call me at 5088941250 ext.2506.
“Reading Roars!” with Mrs. Richmond
Motivated to Read! Reading is more than a fun way to pass the time—it’s also a key to success in school and on the job. Keep your child interested in reading with these ideas. Make Time Help your youngster work reading into his day wherever possible. Share jokes over breakfast, put magazines in the bathroom, and slip a book into his backpack to read when he has a few minutes. Tip: Visit the library regularly so your child has a steady supply of interesting reading material. Build Interest Look for a “hook” that will make your youngster want to read. If he’s a natural problem solver, get him the first volume of a mystery series. A child who dreams about outer space might love science fiction. For a budding athlete, try a biography of a sports hero or a book of records. Whatever his passion, there’s a book for it! Read For a Reason Make your youngster the directions reader or moviereview reader in your house. You’ll give him reasons to read, and he’ll feel important. For instance, when you’re putting together a bookcase, he can read the instructions aloud. Or he might read reviews to choose a video for family movie night. Be an Example The more your child sees you read, the more likely he is to view reading as a part of everyday life. Talk about the novel or nonfiction book you are enjoying and the books you are looking forward to. Then, ask what books he would like to try next. ~From Reading Connection (copyrighted material of Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated)
Book Picks: The World According to Humphrey (Betty G. Birney) Being the class pet is a big job for little Humphrey. The hamster helps a shy girl speak up, finds friends for a lonely janitor, and has his own notebook. Then the regular teacher returns, and she hates hamsters. Can he win her over? Book one of the Humphrey series. (Also available in Spanish.) If: A MindBending New Way of Looking at Big Ideas and Numbers (David J. Smith) If 100 coins represented all the money in the world, half of the population would share one coin. This nonfiction book scales down huge concepts in ways your youngster can understand. She will think about food, water, time, and more in a whole new way. ~From Reading Connection (copyrighted material of Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated) Please follow Brandi Richmond on Twitter @HowardReading “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut PTO Corner PTO meeting dates for the school year will be: 10/18, 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! The PTO is working on a new fundraiser this year to help pay for lots of the extras and programs our children receive during their school day. Today you received materials for our Meadow Farms Fall Fundraiser. Orders are due Friday, October 7th to your classroom teacher. The student who sells the highest quantity of products in each grade will win a $25 gift card to Target and the student in grades K6 who sells the highest quantity of products will also win a Kindle Fire! Consider taking a peek at the great products and yummy treats that Meadow Farms has to offer. Recycle all textiles that are clean and dry in the white bins outside of SSS, RLM & Howard. WBPTO receives the funds generated by your donations. Anything that can be reused is donated and the rest is recycled. Items that are accepted are on the website and FB page. All information for programs, logo merchandise, and officer's emails can be found here. https://sites.google.com/site/westbridgewaterpto/home The link is also on the WB Public School website under "quick links". "Like" our Facebook page for updates and notifications…West Bridgewater PTO
Tel: 508 8941250 Fax: 508 8941253
[email protected] www.wbridgewaterschools.org Peggy Spencer Principal
Howard School Newsletter September 22, 2016 Happy First Day of Autumn!
360 Club Members Congratulations to our newest 360 Club members, who have been recognized by their teachers for Academic Achievement, Strong Effort, Great Behavior, or perhaps all three. The following students have been recognized by their classroom teachers: Samara David, Ava Harkins, Kate Morrill, Agapi Kouvis, Ryan Sergi, Rushell Victor, Olivia Lynch, Riley DaSilva, Justin Estano, Leslie Moody, Jaiden Podolske, and Dominic Kesell.
Curriculum Night Please join us on Thursday, September 29th at 6:00 pm to learn about our curriculum and Howard School programs and to meet your child’s teacher. This is an adults only night. We look forward to seeing everyone at 6:00 on September 29th.
Morning Arrival and Dismissal If you drove your child to school, this week you might have noticed the absence of the buses in the parking lot. We have changed our bus drop off and pick up to the back side of the school. The front of the school is now for parent dropoff and pickup. Please remember to pull all the way up along the curb to keep the traffic flowing. Buses do continue to have priority, so if you see a bus ready to pull out of the back of the building into the end of the parking lot, please give the bus the Right of Way. Thank you. Early Release Day Surround Care This is a reminder that next Wednesday, September 28, is an early release day. Dismissal will be at 11:30. If you need to utilize the Surround Care program for that day please make sure you go to the school website and fill in the Surround Care form by the end of the day today. Bog Hollow Field Trip 4th Grade Fourth graders will be going to Bog Hollow Farm in Kingston tomorrow. Students will learn about cranberry farming, build a bog in a cup, discover wildlife that live around the bog, learn about the cranberry harvest, and pick fresh cranberries right from the bog. Please have your students bring in a bagged lunch. Please check your student's backpack for field trip permission form and details. Check out the website boghollowfarm.com. Student Council I am happy to announce this year's Howard School Student Council. Homeroom elections were held last week. Thanks to all who ran. 4th Grade 5th Grade Menton Isabelle Hyde, Lily Winchell Olsen Cassidy Perrault, Luke Destrampe Magnuson Grace Schnell, Colin Maher Graf Katherine Spadea, Brandon Colombo Winter Zachary Lefferts, Emmarae Gardner Holland Maddie Keough, Julian Wheeler Moore Colby Hackenson, Rachael Schaffert Kelley Alyssa Bassett, Thomas Stapleton 6th Grade Peckrill Tyler Aube, Hassan Santosuosso Wenzel Brittney Demolles, Jimmy Theriault Mills Leila Oliveira, Bryn Bouvier Battaglia Bryce Leighton, Carly Williams **There will be a student council meeting on Monday, September 26, directly after school until 3:05.** ● We will begin the year with the homeroom box top challenge and the canned food drive for the food pantry. ● Bring in box tops to raise money for the school. The homeroom that brings in the most box tops will win a prize. ● We will be collecting canned food to bring to the food pantry in October. Please donate canned foods and nonperishables to benefit those in need. Mr. Peckrill Grade 6 ELA Teacher Student Council Advisor
Progress Reports Sixth grade progress reports will be sent home next week. Bus Evacuation Thank you to Sergeant Winkley and Dr. Oakley for helping us with our annual Bus Evacuation and Safety lesson today. All aspects of bus safety and evacuation were reviewed with students.
Howard AfterSchool Enrichment Program It’s time to sign up for the Howard AfterSchool Enrichment Program. Classes will be held on Mondays from 2:30 3:30 and will run for six weeks, starting October 3rd and ending November 14th. The cost is $50.00 per student. Class size is limited so get your forms in early. You may contact Mrs. DePaola with any questions at [email protected] Classes Being Offered Yoga for Kids Mrs. Keene "In this class, we will practice yoga poses and play games that are fun, but also help us relax and focus. We will learn the basics of the ancient practice of yoga, and how to make it work for us modern day kid yogis. We will also make some crafts that we can take home. No yoga experience necessary, only an open mind!" Arts & Crafts Mrs. Hunt Take an afternoon of arts & crafts class with Mrs. Hunt where you will do a variety of different projects. Inspiration taken from different online places like Pinterest & Facebook! A great opportunity to unwind after school and be creative! Ultimate Gym Mrs. Church Join the fun in the gym learning new games and playing old favorites Get ready to run! Mark Making Mrs. Tomas Come join us for a fun afternoon of art. We will be exploring different ways to make marks on a piece of paper During the first class we will be using things found in nature, like sticks, pine needles and pine cones to paint with. Social Media Please “Like” our Howard School Facebook page and follow us on Twitter “Howard WB” for current events and photo sharing, along with a glimpse into our school days.
Nurse’s Desk
Good vision is essential to your child’s success in school. If your child wears glasses make sure they are bringing them to school and it is also helpful if you make the teacher aware of when they should be wearing them. Vision screening has begun for the 4th and 5th graders and will continue over the next few weeks. If you have any questions please call me at 5088941250 ext.2506.
“Reading Roars!” with Mrs. Richmond
Motivated to Read! Reading is more than a fun way to pass the time—it’s also a key to success in school and on the job. Keep your child interested in reading with these ideas. Make Time Help your youngster work reading into his day wherever possible. Share jokes over breakfast, put magazines in the bathroom, and slip a book into his backpack to read when he has a few minutes. Tip: Visit the library regularly so your child has a steady supply of interesting reading material. Build Interest Look for a “hook” that will make your youngster want to read. If he’s a natural problem solver, get him the first volume of a mystery series. A child who dreams about outer space might love science fiction. For a budding athlete, try a biography of a sports hero or a book of records. Whatever his passion, there’s a book for it! Read For a Reason Make your youngster the directions reader or moviereview reader in your house. You’ll give him reasons to read, and he’ll feel important. For instance, when you’re putting together a bookcase, he can read the instructions aloud. Or he might read reviews to choose a video for family movie night. Be an Example The more your child sees you read, the more likely he is to view reading as a part of everyday life. Talk about the novel or nonfiction book you are enjoying and the books you are looking forward to. Then, ask what books he would like to try next. ~From Reading Connection (copyrighted material of Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated)
Book Picks: The World According to Humphrey (Betty G. Birney) Being the class pet is a big job for little Humphrey. The hamster helps a shy girl speak up, finds friends for a lonely janitor, and has his own notebook. Then the regular teacher returns, and she hates hamsters. Can he win her over? Book one of the Humphrey series. (Also available in Spanish.) If: A MindBending New Way of Looking at Big Ideas and Numbers (David J. Smith) If 100 coins represented all the money in the world, half of the population would share one coin. This nonfiction book scales down huge concepts in ways your youngster can understand. She will think about food, water, time, and more in a whole new way. ~From Reading Connection (copyrighted material of Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated) Please follow Brandi Richmond on Twitter @HowardReading “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut PTO Corner PTO meeting dates for the school year will be: 10/18, 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! The PTO is working on a new fundraiser this year to help pay for lots of the extras and programs our children receive during their school day. Today you received materials for our Meadow Farms Fall Fundraiser. Orders are due Friday, October 7th to your classroom teacher. The student who sells the highest quantity of products in each grade will win a $25 gift card to Target and the student in grades K6 who sells the highest quantity of products will also win a Kindle Fire! Consider taking a peek at the great products and yummy treats that Meadow Farms has to offer. Recycle all textiles that are clean and dry in the white bins outside of SSS, RLM & Howard. WBPTO receives the funds generated by your donations. Anything that can be reused is donated and the rest is recycled. Items that are accepted are on the website and FB page. All information for programs, logo merchandise, and officer's emails can be found here. https://sites.google.com/site/westbridgewaterpto/home The link is also on the WB Public School website under "quick links". "Like" our Facebook page for updates and notifications…West Bridgewater PTO
