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J. R. Briggs Elementary School Briggs At Large Newsletter The Voice of John R. Briggs Elementary School March 11, 2005 Volume 23, Number 22 |
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Upcoming events—March Mar. 11 Report Cards Mar. 14-18 Book Fair Mar. 16 Nature’s Classroom Meeting OMS Mar. 15 & 17 Parent-Teacher Conferences—early dismissal both days at 12 p.m. Mar. 21 Spring Pictures Mar. 23 & 24 McGruff Presentation—K-4 Mar. 23 Band Concert Mar. 30 Early Release—12 p.m. dismissal Mar. 28 – 31 MCAS; Gr. 3 & 5 Mar. 21 Spring Pictures Mar. 23 & 24 McGruff Presentation—K-4 Mar.23 Band Concert Mar. 30 Early Release—12 p.m. dismissal Mar 28 – 31 MCAS; Gr. 3 & 5 TRACKING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM March 14th and March 21st Tracking class has been cancelled. Make up class will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005. Mr. Engman KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
On April 5, 6, and 7 children will be screened for Vision and Hearing. Parents need to call the John R. Briggs Elementary School Office (978-827-5750) after March 14, 2005 to make an appointment for one of the above dates. During the registration appointment parents will complete forms for registering their child for Kindergarten for the 2005-2006 school year. Parents are also asked to call the Special Education Office (978-874-6170) to make a separate appointment for screening for any three or four year olds that may have a disability. From the Library Spring will be here in two weeks and our annual Spring Book Fair will be here even sooner! In order to coincide with parent conferences, the Spring Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 14th and end on Friday, March 18th. As always, your help and support in the form of purchases and volunteering would be most appreciated. New and replacement books and other library materials used to support our curricula, or borrowed for enjoyment, have been purchased thanks to your support of our book fairs. Anyone who is able to volunteer to help set up, take down, or work at the Spring Book Fair should call Mrs. Pinsoneault in the library at 827-5750. Thank you! Extended Day News!! Please note that Tuesday 3/15 and Thursday 3/17 are early release days for elementary school ONLY. If you will need Ext. Day services on these days, please reserve by Friday 3/11—no “add-ons” will be accepted after that date. Field trip permission slips for the optional trips are available at the Ext. Day desk. Thank you, Dorene Bonus Pictures
Envelopes will be going home in regards to the spring bonus pictures next week. If you do not want your child’s picture taken, please sign the envelope and send it in with your child on Monday March 21st to hand to the photographer. These are extra pictures, you will be able to look at them before purchasing and there will not be a retake day. Nature’s Classroom Info Notes from Mrs. Savoie… There will be a parent and student meeting on March 16, 2005 at Overlook Middle School in the Team Room from 7-8:15 p.m. Please come and meet Mr. Stefan Sage from Nature’s Classroom. Question/answer session directly after slide presentation.
Fundraiser Lions Club Buffet Breakfast April 3, 2005—8 – 11 a.m. Town Hall in Ashburnham $4/person—no charge under 3 yrs. Proceeds to benefit JRB Nature’s Classroom Scholarship Fund Notes from BAND…Celebrate Music in our Schools The members of A and B Bands will be performing in a concert on Wed., March 23rd, at JRB, 7:00 pm. In addition to band selections, many students will perform solos, duets, and other small ensemble pieces. Band members are asked to arrive at 6:30 p.m. to warm up and tune up. YOUNG CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL The 7TH Annual Young Children’s Festival will be held on Sat., March 19th from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Overlook Middle School, Ashburnham. The Ashburnham-Westminster community Partnership celebrates the Week of the Young child at this exciting festival. This festival provides fun, hands-on activities, and crafts for young children, various entertainers, a family raffle, a family show, snacks, valuable resources for families and much, much, more. This event will be free to the public and promises to have surprises and exhibits of interest to families of young children. It will be held in conjunction with the JRB – PTO Easter bunny Breakfast to be held from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. PROJECT CONNECT
Dr. Ned Hallowell will present “Connecting with your children” Wednesday March 30, 7-9 p.m. Oakmont High School
Project Connect Fair Saturday April 30 9 a.m.-noon Overlook Middle School
3-Part Stress Reduction Series Offered by the Center for Mindfulness-University of Massachusetts Medical Center Wednesday May 11, 18, & 25—7-8:30 p.m. Overlook Middle School
For more information or to register for any of these events, please call 978-874-7312 COMMUNITY INTEREST
Weight Loss Strategies for Your Child/Teen 4-Week Course for Parent/Guardian Presented by: Donna Jarvis, Registered Dietician 4 nights – 6:30-8:00 p.m. Thursdays, beginning March 10th Cost: $59 Monty Tech cont Ed – 978-345-9200, Ext. 5220
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Ashburnham Community Church Thursday, March 17th , 6:00 p.m. Children and Seniors - $5.00 Adults - $8.00 Brenda Brown, 978-827-5492
Did you miss out on ordering Girl Scout Cookies??? Ashburnham Cadette/Senior Troop #123 will be selling Girl Scout Cookies at their “Mobile Cookie Shops” Help support local Girl Scouting at Ashburnham Post office and the Ashburnham Win and Spirit/Bagel Shop on Saturday March 5th, 12th, and 19th from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Cookies are $3.50 a box. PTO Board – Election Time If you are interested in being on the Overlook PTO Board for the 2005-2006 school year, please contact: Katey Breen – 874-5608 Kim Brillon – 874-1857 Liz Maillet – 874-5454 Maggie Porpora – 874-1005 Elections will be held in June. MCAS Update The spring will be a very busy MCAS testing time at JRB. This year students in grades 3 and 5 will have additional question try-out sessions. A preliminary testing schedule for grades 3-5 is posted on the PTO – Parent Bulletin Board. March 28th – Gr. 5 Reading Try-Out March 29th – Gr. 3 Reading March 30th – Gr. 3 Reading March 31st – Gr. 3 Reading April 6th – Gr. 4 ELA Long Composition Please be sure to have your child arrive to school on time, having had a good night’s sleep and nutritious breakfast. FREE PARENT SEMINAR
The guidance department at Oakmont High School is sponsoring: Making College Financial Planning Count Thursday April 7th –7-8 p.m. Oakmont Auditorium This one hour program will offer an understanding how the college financing process works and will include a look at; How to plan for and manage college cost; The affordability myth of public versus private colleges and universities; Types of financial aid that are available; Options your family has in developing a college funding strategy; How colleges and universities look at a divorced household; How to send your child to college without risking your family’s financial future. By attending the presentation, you will have the opportunity to receive a FREE Paying for Your College Education booklet from Bank America. http://www.makingitcount.com/seminar BUNNY BONANZA Just a reminder, all bunny orders are due no later than March 14th. Thank you for your participation. No orders will be accepted after March 14th. Any questions, call Ann Bernard (978-827-3239). Last updated 03/10/05 by Tiffany Davis. |
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