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DATES TO REMEMBER
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Monday, October 19 – Thursday, October 22
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Scholastic Book Fair in SES Library
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Wednesday, October 21
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Family Night at Scholastic Book Fair in SES Library, 5:30-7:30pm
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Thursday, October 22
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School Committee Meeting, 7:00
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Friday, October 23
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NO SCHOOL – CURRICULUM DAY
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Tuesday, October 27
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School Council Meeting, 3:30-5:00pm
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Friday, October 30
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Vocabulary Costume Day
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Friday, October 30
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All School Assembly, 2:30-3:00pm
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October 16, 2015
Dear Moose,
It has been a whirlwind of a week. Grades 5 and 6 supplied us with a delicious “Apple Store” on Tuesday and Wednesday. They raised almost $400.00 for their field trips and activities for the year! Thanks to all the families who helped to bake, or purchased some treats. On Thursday, Grade 3 traveled to Amherst Cinema and participated in the Hear-See-Feel Program. The feedback from the teachers and students was that it was a phenomenal experience. The third graders also went to the Beneski Natural History Museum in the afternoon. Grades 4, 5 and 6 traveled to UMASS Friday morning to see the Multi Bands Concert. They were even able to see Ms. Chris’s Color Guard perform! We are so very fortunate to have these enriching field trips and experiences for our students.
Next week, students do not have school on Friday, October 23rd, as it is a teacher curriculum day. Next week, our Book Fair also begins! Ms. L, our wonderful librarian, has been planning and preparing for the event. The evening Family Book Fair event will take place on Wednesday October 21st from 5:30-7:30. Students can also purchase books during the school day during next week. The book fair helps us raise money to purchase engaging and high-interest books for our library and classrooms..
The Shutesbury School Committee meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM. The School Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 27th.
This is a reminder that our Vocabulary Costume Day will take place on October 30th. We will re-attach the letter outlining this day to the Roadtown. Students will brainstorm with teachers some vivid words to illustrate through costume. Students will be invited to dress as their word on October 30th, and become walking dictionaries. Please reference my letter for details.
It is getting chilly out. I think we will have to turn on the heat at school soon!!
Have a great weekend,
Jackie Mendonsa
Moose Interview of the Week
Anastasia from 5th Grade!
JM: What do you love about SES?
AG: Definitely the teachers, because they are all so nice and I like the way they teach. I think that writing is probably my favorite subject. I like telling stories about myself, and made up stories.
JM: What do you want to be when you grow up?
AG: Probably a fashion designer for clothes.
JM: What are you enjoying about 5th grade?
AG: Right now we are learning about characters, and really looking at what you can learn about them or what they are feeling. I’m currently reading The Legend of the Ghost Dog and Because of Winn Dixie.
JM: If you could eat any kind of food for the rest of your life what would it be?
AG: Pizza. Pepperoni.
***SCHOOL NEWS***
The Book Fair is Coming!
Our Scholastic Book Fair brings to school a wonderful selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books kids want to read. Giving kids access to good books and the opportunity to choose their own books motivates them to read more. The Book Fair provides funds for our library, too!
Book Fair Dates: Monday, October 19th to Thursday, October 22rd
Shopping Hours: School hours each day, plus Wednesday evening
Family Event: Wednesday, October 21st from 5:30-7:30
***PTO NEWS***
Target Red Cards - http://www.target.com/redcard/main#?lnk=gnav_redcard. When you register your Target Red Card to affiliate with Shutesbury Elementary School, Target donates a percentage to SES each time you shop! You also gain free shipping and 5% off every time you shop with a Target Red Card. You can sign up for a debit or credit option. Register your card with SES today!
Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program (see attached flyer) - http://stopandshop.com/aplus/register-card/. Register your Stop & Shop cards today! Each time you shop, SES earns cash points and receives a check at the end of the program to utilize for field trips, instructional materials, or in-house programs. We have only 14 registered cards right now….and about 90 families at our school. Sign up today!
This is an easy way to donate to the school by shopping where you already shop. Thanks for your support!
HALLOWEEN CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED! Due to the fact that ALL trick-or-treating in Shutesbury happens along Leverett Road on Halloween night, these families get inundated with trick-or-treaters. We have decided to donate back to these homes so that there is no financial burden on the families that make Halloween so special for all of our children. Bags of sealed candy will be collected in the Main Office at Shutesbury Elementary School and at the MN Spear Library from now until Oct. 30. Please consider donating!
***COMMUNITY NEWS***
Not School Sponsored
*Annual Flu Clinic - The annual flu vaccination clinic will be held on Saturday, October 17, 10 am - 1 pm at Shutesbury Elementary School.
Please bring your insurance and/or Medicare cards; no one will be turned away for lack of an insurance card, but it's really helpful if the town can be reimbursed.
To save time, you can get all the paperwork in advance at shutesbury.org/health or as of Tuesday the 13th at Town Hall.
We are still seeking volunteers to staff triage and to give vaccinations. A modest honorarium is available for nurse vaccinators. Call 259 2122 or email [email protected]
--Catherine Hilton for the Board of Health
*“Registration is now open to try out for the Suburban Basketball Travel League. Held at the Amherst Middle School Gym, tryouts will take place:
Thursday, November 3rd
5/6 grade boys: 5:30-7:00pm
7/8 grade boys: 7:00-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 4th
5/6 grade girls: 5:30-7:00pm
7/8 grade girls: 7:00-8:30pm
Saturday, November 7th
7/8 grade girls: 11:30-1:00pm
5/6 grade boys: 1:00-2:30pm
These teams will practice 2-3 days a week and play in 2 games a week. Teams will also enter tournaments and play against the best of the Pioneer Valley. But best of all, players get to stay active and have fun with friends!”
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Allison Steele
Sports Intern, Amherst LSSE
70 Boltwood Walk
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 259-3144 direct
[email protected]
www.lsse.org
ATTACHMENTS:
Weekly Lunch Menu
Vocabulary Costume Day Letter from Principal Mendonsa
SES Winter Clothing Swap
Boxtops for Education - PTO
"Here They Come!" Author Visit - Community Network for Children
Gingerbread House Workshop - Stone House Farm