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March 12, 2015

Dear SES Moose,

With the time change and the warmer temperatures, it certainly feels like we have turned the corner into spring-like weather. Students and staff have enjoyed getting outside in the fresh air and watching all the snow begin to melt!

Last week, students in grades 4-6 participated in many fun MCBA events. Our wonderful librarian, Ms. Lobenstine facilitated and organized a fabulous Battle of the Books event. The winning Battle of the Books team included Carlos, Josh, Will and Casey! The classroom with the most amount of points earned from all MCBA events was the 4^th grade! On Friday, March, 6^th, students who read more than 5 books participated in the MCBA Party at Leverett Elementary School. It was an evening filled with fun, food and excitement! Congratulations to all participants and a big thank you to Ms. L and the SES teachers that help make this a special tradition at our school.

Due to the spring-like weather and the want to boost our school spirit before testing begins, Student Council is sponsoring “Spirit Week” next week! Each day of the week will have a special theme. Students and staff (and parents!) are invited to dress and participate in each special day. At the assembly last Friday, Student Council wore examples of each special day for the students to see, so many students already have an idea of what they could wear/bring. Please reference the Spirit Schedule below:

Spirit Day Schedule- Week of 3/16-3/20

Next Monday, March 16^th, is Kindergarten Orientation Day from 9:00am-11:00am.  We will welcome next year’s class and their parents/guardians to learn about Kindergarten at SES. Current Kindergarteners will not attend school on the 16^th  (They can wear their crazy hat on the 19^th and bring their stuffed friend too!).

Next week will also include a field trip for Grades K-2 to the UMASS Fine Arts Center to see a performance and a School Committee meeting on the 19^th and a special Irish Step dancing performance by The Duffy Academy of Irish Dance at our assembly on Friday. SES community member and parent, Alicia Olanyk and her SES students will demonstrate some dancing!

Enjoy the weekend!

Jackie Mendonsa, Principal

SES Student Interview of the Week!

JM: What do you love about SES?

KP: I like choice time. Sometimes I play with stuffies and big blocks. I like to learn about writing. Ms. Willis helps me.

JM: What do you like to do in your spare time?

KP: Usually I play with my stuffies. I also play with my sister. I play with Legos too.

JM: What do you want to be when you grow up?

KP: I would like to make Lego Sets for kids.