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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” October 12, 2006 Volume 25, Issue 6 |
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OCTOBER 16 Picture Day 19 School Council, 5:45 pm 31 Trick or Treat, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Picture Day is coming…10/16 Morning Drop-off Please remember that if you are dropping your child off for school in the morning that he/she should not be left unattended in the lobby. The children are allowed to go to their classrooms at 8:20 so if you are at school prior to this time please wait with your child in the lobby. For safety reasons no child should be waiting in the lobby unattended. Families requiring childcare prior to 8:20 a.m., please make arrangements with Extended Day (978-827-1412). Thank you for your help and cooperation regarding this matter! Free and Reduced Lunch Application
This is a reminder from the Food Service Department that the deadline for 2006-2007 applications for Free and Reduced Meals is rapidly approaching. Remember although you were on the list last year that does not mean you are automatically on it again this year. Every year you must reapply. Please send in any applications by October 15, 2006 for considerations. Applications are available in the school office or by call Food Service Department at 978-874-7320. Any questions, please contact Vic Pulnik at the above telephone number. PTO Volunteers We love all of the help that our parent volunteers have provided to our school. It is truly appreciated. Just a reminder, ALL volunteers MUST have a CORI check prior to working in our school. Please contact Kathi Theriault, if you plan on volunteering at J. R. Briggs this year. Halloween Safety Officer Ahearn will also be discussing Halloween Safety. He will present safe Trick or Treating tips to the students in Grade K – 3, at the end of the month.
Steven’s Memorial Library Halloween Safety Magic Show Thurs, Oct. 19, 2006 6:30 pm
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST Grades K – 5 9:00 am – 2:50 pm, Monday, October 30th J. R. Briggs Lobby Show your creativity and imagination by participating in this event! Decorate a pumpkin at home and bring it to school on Oct. 30th for the day of the contest. The theme and materials you choose for your pumpkin are up to you! Please attach your name and class to the pumpkin. Pumpkins will be displayed by grade level, and viewed by classes during the day. Pumpkins will go home at the end of the day. Have fun decorating and good luck! If anyone has a question, see Mrs. Richard. AWRSD Health Advisory Council The Health Council has been working on protocols for our newly adopted Wellness Policy. Our next meeting is Oct. 18th, at Meetinghouse School Library in Westminster at 3:30 pm. We welcome teachers, parents and community members to our meetings. Call: M. Sharkey, 978-874-0163. Extended Day Our Extended Day Program offers child care 6:30 am – 6:00 pm throughout the school year. 827-1412. Information from Mrs. Lawrence, School Nurse Outdoor recess is a vital part of our school program. Our policy is that all able children participate. If your child has a condition that prevents him/her from being able to participate, please send a note from your physician. Please make sure your children come properly dressed for outdoor recess, and consider sending extra dry socks, mittens and pants for wet weather. Community Events at the Steven’s Public Library
Trivial Pursuit 7:00 – 10:00 pm
6:45 – 8:00 pm YOGA
Family Movie – 7:00 pm Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride
Estate Planning, 7:00–9:00 pm
Greg and Magician, 6:45 pm
Habitat for Humanity, 7 – 9 pm
Coffee House PTO News… Don’t forget to order your tickets for the Parent-Teacher Night Out, Nov. 3rd. TOYS Toys in school are a problem. If toys are sent in with your child, they must be limited to use during recess.Making school a priority…Make attendance job #1 Let your kids know that unless they are sick, they must go to school. Try to schedule routine dentist and doctor appointments after school hours or during school vacations. If possible, take family vacations during school breaks. Please remember that the school is required to report excessive absences. As noted in our student handbook, “The academic success of our students is directly related to their daily attendance. Parents will receive written notification throughout the school year if their child’s absences, tardiness, or early dismissals may affect their progress in school, and will become part of the student record.” Fourth Grade News Our fourth grade students are participating in the scientific study,” Buds, Leaves, and Global Warming”. (Visit the Briggs at Large web site to view the Harvard Forest link.) Harvard Forest Ecologist, John O’Keefe, is studying how our growing season might be affected by climate change. Similar to his study, our students visit an assigned tree weekly and note color change and leaf drop. This data will be posted on Harvard Forest’s web site along with other school’s data. In the spring, the students will have the opportunity to visit their same tree and collect data on bud burst. This field study allows students to experience real world scientific method.Music News
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