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J. R. Briggs Elementary School Briggs At Large Newsletter The Voice of John R. Briggs Elementary School “Educating for Success, Now and in the Future” February 15, 2007 Volume 25, Issue 20 |
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FEBRUARY
Feb. 15 – PTO Meeting, School Council Feb. 19 – 23 VACATION
MARCH
Mar. 7 – District Band Night 9 Read Across America 14– 15 P. T. Conf. 22 – School Council Mtg. 30 – Service Auction School Vacation: Feb. 19 - 23 Spelling Bee Congratulations to all classroom participants. You are ALL winners! We are very proud to each student who represented their classroom it shows that hard work truly pays off. A special thanks to Mrs. Thomas for once again hosting our annual Spelling Bee. And, a BIG congratulations to our top three spellers; Erin L. – Gr.5 Christina V.
Jacob B. – Gr. 5 Erin will be representing the John R. Briggs School at the Regional Spelling Bee, March 21st at the Sheraton Four Points. The winner of this event will go on to the finals in Washington DC LOST & FOUND Going….going….gone! News from the BEST Program
We are excited to welcome some new members to the BEST family. We now have ten students, two half-time paraprofessionals, four full-time paraprofessionals, and one special education teacher. It is great to have such a talented team of professionals to work with our students and support one another. Our newest teachers are Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Ciesluk. Mrs. Johnson comes to us from Gardner and has experience working with children in the classroom as well as at home with her own kids. Mrs. Ciesluk lives in Westminster with her three daughters and has been working as a substitute in the district. We are blessed to have people with positive attitudes and willingness to learn. If you see Mrs. Johnson or Mrs. Ciesluk in the halls or in the classrooms please say hello and welcome them to Briggs.
FEBRUARY VACATION Events in and around Boston New England Aquarium ‘Ocean Detectives’ Feb. 17, 2007 Visiting families will learn the secrets of the deep while developing their math, science and literacy skills. Observe Reef Fish, study crab movement, or look for trends in penguin behavior.
American Dance From Africa To Broadway at JFK Library Museum February 20, 2007 Families will enjoy a free performance of popular American dance from its African and European roots to today's tap and Broadway performances featuring Ron McKay and his partner.
CATS! Opera House Boston: Special Kid’s Night Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, 7:30 performance
Old State House Kids Day Feb 23, 2007 Family visitors will enjoy new family-oriented exhibition: The Old State House: A Hands-on History. Activities include scavenger hunts, toy making, and 18th century toy play. Quincy Asian Lunar New Year Celebration North Quincy High School, Feb. 25, 2007 Performances of Asian music and dance and exhibits featuring the work of local Asian artists. There will also be a children's area with Asian games and crafts. Local restaurants will serve different types of Asian cuisine including Chinese and Vietnamese foods.
Ski Program One week remaining due to school cancellation. Last ski day –Feb. 28th followed by Pizza Party at JRB Cafeteria. THANK YOU, Mr. and Mrs. Collette
Magazine Drive
Feb. 8 – 15, 2007 Please send in all orders prior to Feb. vacation.
Extended Day
Extended Day has a new phone number: 978-827-4701. Service Auction Colonial B & B March 30, 2007
We wish to thank everyone for their overwhelming support of our “first ever” service and item auctions. Parents, staff, and our business community has truly come together to make this a very successful event. We have over 100 services or items donated…here are just a few more, if you are considering making an offer. (The more the merrier). *bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonnière * two beautiful exotic woods tables * lunch and beverage for six * autographed baseball by Mark Clement, Red Sox * dry cleaning service
We are also raffling a number of items for your child’s enjoyment: Principal for a Day Sleep Over at JRB Police Cruiser Ride
Tickets to the event are now available –order prior to March 20th.
See you there!!! Don’t forget free childcare for AWRSD students and siblings 3+ years of age. Arrangements for childcare must be made through the Extended Day Program—978-827-4701. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT…Go Cris
The 6th Annual Ashburnham-Westminster Community Benefit Hockey Game has been scheduled for 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the Iorio Arena on the Campus of Cushing Academy in Ashburnham. This year’s game will benefit the family of Cris Rasmussen of Ashburnham. Cris is a 4th grader at Briggs. He has Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and is confined to a wheelchair. The goal of this year’s game is to raise money to offset the cost of a van equipped with a special lift ramp to help with Cris' transportation.
This year’s game will feature Local Police Officers, Correction Officers and State Police Officers playing against faculty from the Ashburnham / Westminster School Systems. Former NHL and USA Olympian Scott Young will be playing for the Police Team. The mascots from the Worcester Tornadoes "Twister" and the Worcester Sharks "Finz," will be at the game for the entertainment of the fans both young and old. There will be a "Chuck a Puck" contest between periods as well as a spectacular Chinese Auction featuring numerous items including Sports Memorabilia, and tickets to area sporting events including the Bruins, Celtics, Tornadoes and Sharks and gift certificates to local restaurants. A part time Police Reserve Officer from Upton, Shanna Jackman, will be singing the National Anthem and there will be a performance from the Police Pipes and Drums of Worcester before the game.
The game tickets are $5.00 each for both children and adults.
For those not able to attend the game but would like to donate to this worthy cause, raffle tickets are available for $5.00 each. Checks can be made out to Cris Rasmussen with Charity Game in the memo area.
Please contact Mrs. Lawrence, school nurse or the school office for tickets to this event.
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