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DATES TO REMEMBER
Thursday, March 22
PTO Meeting, 6:00pm
Shutesbury Athletic Club
Note change in time and place!
Friday, March 23
NO SCHOOL – Curriculum Day
Tuesday, March 27
Smith College Dance Performance, 9:00am
Tuesday, March 27
EARLY RELEASE AT 1:00: Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, March 28
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 1:00pm
Thursday, March 29
Zumba for Grown Ups with Susan Kahn, 3:30-4:30pm
Donations to benefit the PTO!
Thursday, March 29
PTO STEM Night, 5:30pm
Friday, March 30
All School Assembly, 2:30-3:00pm
Thursday, April 5
3rd and 4th Grade Field Trip to Pioneer Valley Symphony
March 22, 2018
Dear Moose,
As March is winding down (crazy to think about!), we have our MCAS testing dates planned. The dates of testing are listed in this RTN for your review. The amount of testing sessions is much less than the previous years. Students in grades 4, 5 and 6 will take the tests on the computer. Grade 3 will take the test on paper. Next year the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires all grades to test electronically.
We have some snacks to offer students during testing days. However, we are hoping that families are willing to donate healthy treats for students. If you are willing to donate a snack for a grade, please let Jessica or me know.
This Friday March 23rd is a teacher Curriculum Day, so students do not have school. As of now, the last day of school for students is Monday June 25th.
We continue family conferences next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday March 27th is a 1:00 dismissal to accommodate this.
I encourage families to attend our first STEM night on Thursday March 29th. Magnificent PTO members Katie McLaughlin, Carrie Hawkins, and Mary King have collaborated with SES staff members Polly Wagner, Debbie Lee and Heather Lobenstine and consulted with Shutesbury Librarian Maryanne Antonellis to create this fun event. The night will have a design and engineering focus and have some hands on activities! Please come!
Enjoy the weekend!
Jackie
***SCHOOL NEWS***
Fifth Grade Pets – Leo and Cactus!!
Draft of MCAS Testing Sessions
Shutesbury Elementary School
Spring 2018
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ELA
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Date
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Format
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Time Guesstimate
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Grade 6
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April 3 & 5
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Computer Lab
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9:00-11:30
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Grade 5
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April 10 & 12
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Computer Lab
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9:00-11:30
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Grade 4
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April 24 & 25
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Computer Lab
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9:00-11:30
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Grade 3
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April 10 & 12
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Paper
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9:00-11:00
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Math
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Date
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Format
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Time Guesstimate
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Grade 6
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May 1 & 2
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Computer Lab
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9:00-11:30
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Grade 5
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May 3 & 4
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Computer Lab
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9:00-11:30
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Grade 4
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May 17 & 18
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Computer Lab
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9:00-11:30
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Grade 3
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May 8 &10
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Paper
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9:00-11:00
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STE (Science)
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Format
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Time Guesstimate
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Grade 5
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May 14 & 15
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Computer Lab
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9:00-11:00
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Make Up Dates
May 21-24
***MOOSE INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK***
Tessa from Preschool!
JCB: What is your favorite thing to do at school?
TW: Read books.
JC: What’s your favorite book?
TW: The Song Book.
JCB: What is your favorite food?
TW: Macaroni and cheese and spaghetti. Katherin, my nanny, makes it.
JCB: What is your favorite thing to do at home?
TW: Play with magna tiles. They’re some things that stick together. I make houses.
JCB: If you could be any animal what animal would you be and why?
TW: Seahorse. ‘Cause I love seahorses. And I also love cats.
JCB: Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you or is there anything special about you or your family?
TW: I have Daddy, Mommy, Wesley, Katherin and me!
Photo credit to Martina Dooley-Carvalho.
***PTO NEWS***
DITCH THE WORKOUT, JOIN THE PARTY!
A Zumba class run by Shutesbury Elementary School’s own Susan Kahn (certified Zumba instructor) will be held in the SES gym on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm beginning on Thursday, March 8. Free class! Donations accepted to benefit the Shutesbury PTO!
ZUMBA
Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing!
Perfect For
Everybody and every body! Each Zumba® class is designed to bring people together to sweat it out.
HOW IT WORKS
We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.
BENEFITS
A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
WHAT TO WEAR
For this one-hour cardio jam session, wear whatever makes you comfortable for movement. Yoga pants, leggings, sweats, etc. work for bottoms and t-shirts, tanks work for tops. Shoes vary---some prefer tennis shoes, some bring dance sneakers, others like to go barefoot.
And here's a link to a video that captures just some of the fun we have! Every class is unique, but it's always a good time!
https://youtu.be/XHqVqCnQX8g
***COMMUNITY NEWS***
Not School Sponsored
Join Multi-Arts on a time traveling theatrical adventure!
This latest installment of Time Traveling Stories takes us on a journey to the 1840’s! When young Justine is sent back in time, she meets Angeline Palmer, a brave African American girl who was saved from slavery with the help of the town. Learn the true story of Angeline and discover the roots of what makes Amherst such a unique place: our avant-garde spirit, celebration of differences, and ability to come together as a community to stand up for human rights.
The new play is written by Maia Kinney-Petrucha, an Amherst High School and Hampshire College Alum, and features fellow Amherst High alum Haley Parker, and Wildwood Elementary students Violent and Lena Ennis.
Come hear a staged reading of the script at Barnes and Noble in Hadley on March 24th at 2 pm!
Catalina Arrubla
Director
www.multi-arts.org
413-584-7951
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EASTER SERVICES, LEVERETT CONGRETATIONAL CHURCH
Palm Sunday Service, March 25, 10:00 a.m.
Maundy Thursday, March 29, 7:00 p.m., Tenebrae Service
Easter Sunrise Service, Sunday, April 1, 6:30 a.m., a short service of celebration held in the Emerson Garden beside the church (or inside if raining). Easter Community Breakfast, 7 a.m., in the Leverett Town Hall, a hearty breakfast follows, free, open to the public. Come for the service or join us for a community breakfast.
Easter Worship Service, Sunday, April 1, 10:00 a.m.
The Leverett Congregational Church has handicapable access and is Open and Affirming, welcoming all; located at 4 Montague Road, Leverett (across from the Leverett Post Office). Child supervision will be provided. For more information, call Claudia Gere 413-359-0003 or email [email protected].
Thank you, Claudia
Claudia Gere & Co. LLC
Where Smart People Become Outstanding Authors
http://tiny.cc/nameyourbook
+1.413.359.0003
ClaudiaGere.com
Skating Club of Amherst Presents: Gold
Get your tickets for the Skating Club of Amherst's 50th anniversary show, Gold.
The show features performances by Pioneer Valley figure skaters at all levels, including SES alumni. In honor of the club’s golden anniversary, the show will feature US pairs champions Marissa Castelli and Mervin Tran, Hong Kong National Champion Maisy Ma, and reigning adult synchronized skating gold medalists Team Excel.
Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.)
Mullins Center at UMass-Amherst
Tickets $10 online or at the door. Also available at Greenfield Savings Bank and the Hadley Sugar Shack.
A portion of proceeds will support the Dakin Humane Society.
MULTI-ARTS
Art. Theater. Music. Dance. Video. and more
April Vacation program, 16-20 in Amherst
Join us for One day, Two or more days, or the WHOLE WEEK!
Brought to you by Multi-Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching THE ARTS to children ages 4-12
SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY
"Where artists bring their passion and joy to their teaching"
"Our children ... had a chance to experience being artists"
www.multi-arts.org
413-584-7951
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