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J. R. Briggs Elementary School Briggs At Large Newsletter The Voice of John R. Briggs Elementary School April 14, 2005 Volume 23, Number 27 |
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Upcoming events…
April 14 PTO Meeting – 6:30 p.m. April 18-22 Spring Vacation April 26 Town Elections 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 28 Math Night—Family workshop May 2 Kindergarten Orientation, 9-10:30 a.m. May 2 – 6 Grade 5 Nature’s Classroom May 12 School Council Meeting, 6:15 p.m. May 16 – May 28 MCAS Testing, Gr. 3 – 5 May 25 Fine Arts Night “I’m Possible” April 9th, 12:00 p.m. Channel 5, WCVB-ABC Join former Ashburnham resident, Jim Desrosiers, during the pilot of this “how to succeed” TV program. The show itself has a goal: to teach young people how to succeed. Former Boston Bruin’s star Cam Neeley is a guest. Parents…please help Just a reminder……parents who wish to speak to a staff member are asked to contact the school office. The beginning and end of the school day are NOT appropriate times to discuss your child’s progress or visit the classroom without prior notification. Remember EVERYONE must sign in at the office when visiting our school. Extended Day News…
April Vacation week activities include: Tues , April 19 – Funworld, Nashua, NH Thurs., April 21 – Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield, MA * If you are interested in either of these trips, or just wish to join us for a few hours of fun here at school, give us a call right away! 978-827-1412 On Placement Next Year
Again, we remind you that the deadline for the placement letter is May 13, 2005. If you can be understanding of this deadline, we can be much more able to take your feelings and input into account – in creating optimal classrooms that will ensure maximum feasible benefit to each of our 500 students. Please call if you have any questions.
News from the Specialists…. As part of standards-based education in MA, specialists teachers strive to create interdisciplinary units that integrate the core curriculum (math, language arts, social studies and science) with our subject areas (art, music, technology, library media and physical education). An example is the MA Hall of Fame project currently underway in our third grade classes. The MA Curriculum Frameworks for third grade social studies require that after reading biographical information about a person from Massachusetts, students summarize the person’s life and achievements. Classroom teachers assign a famous person from MA to each student (for example, Paul Revere, Clara Barton, and Norman Rockwell). Students then use the library and computer lab to research that person. Students are taught how to scan non-fiction materials (both print and electronic) for information and take notes. Students then use that information, including printed pictures of the person, to create a puppet in art class. Students sculpt and paint papier-mâché heads, and create fabric bodies and embellishments. For example, Benjamin Franklin might carry a kite and key; Paul Revere might carry a silver pot. Finally, students create a web page for the electronic MA Hall of Fame. Each web page includes a paragraph, written and word-processed by the student, and a digital photograph of the puppet taken by the student. You will be able to view this year’s MA Hall of Fame on the Briggs web page (http://www.awrsd.org/jrb) in May. Some puppets are also currently on display in the library. MCAS Update May is a VERY busy MCAS month at JRB. ALL students in Grades 3 – 5 will be involved in testing during the two-week period of May 16th – 25th. Please be sure to have your child arrive to school on time, having had a good night’s sleep and nutritious breakfast. Kids Workout
Fitness Concepts Health Club located in Gardner is offering an 8 week KidFit Program starting April 24th on Sundays. This program is for students ages 9-14 to introduce students to the benefits of exercise. If interested please contact Miss Cook for a registration brochure. Registration must be completed by April 17th. Ashburnham Little League Fair and Car Wash April 23rd Overlook Middle School 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
We are in need of volunteers in various areas. Please spread the word as we are hoping to make this a great day! Contact Corrie Swanson for more information at (978) 827-6953. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Project
Overlook Middle School presents: Speaker – Lindsey Baxter From Deana’s Fund to talk about “Peers & Partners: Talking to Your Kids About Healthy Relationships” April 14, 2005 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Call Overlook Guidance to reserve (978) 827-1422 Recommended for 8th grade and above Oakmont Ice Hockey Team Challenges the AWRSD Faculty Saturday April 16, 2005 7:00 p.m. at Cushing’s Iorio Arena Chuck-A-Puck, Chinese Auction, raffles, and loads of family fun. Donation $5.00—Students and Senior Citizens$3.00. Tickets available from Team & Faculty or at the door! Friends of Amber
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A Public Skating Event April 30, 2005 12:00 - 3:00p.m Iorio Skating Rink Route 12 Cushing Academy Ashburnham, MA For more info please call Julie at 978-827-5816 Amber Hamilton had just turned 22 when on her way to classes at FSC she was in a near fatal car accident. DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR SCHOOL
As the warm weather approaches, we suggest consideration regarding student dress. Appropriate clothing choices are appreciated and students are highly discouraged from wearing “short shorts”, tube tops, halter-tops or any clothing items that expose the midriff. We also discourage any type of sandals, platform, roller blade, or cleat shoes at any time. Please refrain from sending your child to school with extra accessories such as chains, as they pose a safety issue on the playground. Remember…SNEAKERS are a must for physical education. Sneakers are a practical shoe for any day in school, as we expect children to participate in recess activities. Message from PTO Thank you to all that participated in the bunny bonanza. The FOB/PTO made over $800 just by selling chocolate bunnies. Congratulations to the winners of the raffle, Emilee Mauro – 1Mc, Tristan Merchant – 3Ba, and Kyle Thibault – KS for selling over 20 bunnies each. W.A.V.E. Westminster-Ashburnham Value Education is sponsoring a…………. Spaghetti Dinner May 11, 2005 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Overlook Middle School This is being held in conjunction with the Evening of the Arts! Bring the whole family; tickets will be available at the door. * Looking for volunteers to help at the supper, perhaps previous W.A.V.E. recipients would consider calling Mary Durkee 978-827-4522 INDOOR FLEA MARKET First Congregational Church 138 Main Street, Westminster, MA Saturday, April 9, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There will be a coffee shop, luncheon and bake sale open during the Flea Market. Tables: $15.00 Please call: 978-874-0632. Last updated 04/14/05 by Tiffany Davis. |
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