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J. R. Briggs Elementary School Briggs At Large Newsletter The Voice of John R. Briggs Elementary School May 12, 2005 Volume 23, Number 30 |
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Upcoming events…
May 12 School Council Meeting, 6:15 p.m. May 16 – May 28 MCAS Testing, Gr. 3 – 5 May 19 PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. May 25 Fine Arts Night May 30 Memorial Day, No School June 1 Extended Day Summer Registration forms due Community Reading Day June 3 Staff Development Day Early Release – 12:00 p.m. June 6 Second Grade Field Trip Correction Please note…we mistakenly listed June 3rdas a “no school” day in last week’s Briggs at Large. June 3rd is an early release day for Staff Development. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have created. Summertime Tips from Grade One Here are some suggested activities to help your child maintain the skills that he/she has acquired throughout first grade. Math· Tell time to the hour and the half-hour · Count coins · Practice fast facts with flashcards · Practice calendar skills Writing · Keep a journal of fun activities or trips you have taken – don’t forget those capitals and periods! · Practice handwriting · Write captions under photos you have taken Reading · Take a weekly trip to the library to take out books with your own library card · Tell someone what your book was about, your favorite character, the setting, the problem/solution · Keep a reading log of books you’ve read this summer · Do an art project to go with one of the books you have read – make a puppet, a diorama, or put on a play MCAS Update 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. Tutoring……… This was the last week of tutoring. Good luck to all on MCAS. 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 Summer Academy
There will be a Summer Academy offered at Briggs for students that are presently in grades 2, 3 and 4. Final decisions about the format of this program are being made now and additional information will be given to those students who qualify for this program within the next couple of weeks. There will be a $40 registration fee for this program. It will begin the last week in June and run through the third week of July. The children will attend the program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. There will be a small teacher to student ratio and each group will be a mix of regular and special education students. Students’ eligibility will be based on MCAS scores when applicable and teacher recommendation. If your child is eligible you will be notified in writing within the next couple of weeks. The emphasis of this program will be MCAS preparation focusing on Mathematics, Language Arts and test taking strategies. PTO INFO……..
The JRB PTO is participating in Ashburnham’s Downtown Day on June 25th. Besides supplying literature about the JRB PTO we would like to offer a FREE raffle. We are looking for donations of summer fun things.
Also…….. We are looking for help with Staff Appreciation Day, June 1st. Anyone interested in helping with a breakfast item please call Renee Caldwell (978-827-4015) for more details. Parking Reminders… As many of you know, parking at J.R. Briggs is limited. We have designated the Upper Wing playground as a parking area for parents before and after school. Please utilize the second driveway that leads directly to the upper wing playground, drive completely into the area and have your child disembark in the playground area and proceed into the school using the sidewalk. Please do not stop in the area entering the playground, as this blocks traffic and the bus ramp. Borrow a Book! J.R. Briggs is now offering resources for parents to borrow on the topics of ADD, raising children, and creating family connections. Driven to Distraction, Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder, The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness, Five Steps to Help Kids Create and Sustain Lifelong Joy These items will be available upon request for two week increments. Please contact Lauren Clark, School Adjustment Counselor, if you are interested in borrowing one of these titles! ARTIFACTS May 25th is Fine Arts Night at J. R. Briggs Elementary School. This evening of events will include:
Mrs. Richard is looking for adult volunteers to help hang the Art Show on Tuesday, May 24th. If you are available to help, please call the school at 978-827-5750 and leave a message. Thank you!!! GOT SNEAKERS? All children should! They are the safest footwear for gym and recess. If sandals are worn, sneakers should be sent is also. Grade 5 Transition to Overlook Middle School Student visits: either May 31st or June 1 Parents meeting OMS: June 7th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Balancing Work and Family: Strategies for Achieving Quality Parenting Wednesday, May 18, 2005 South Street School Library Fitchburg, MA 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for this no cost parenting program presented by Families First Parenting Programs, Inc. Call: 978-353-6727. Free on-site childcare is available. Staff, teachers and parents are all welcome! Extended Day News… The Summer Program planning is well underway. The program will run July 5-August 12. You can pick up registration forms at the Extended Day desk. There will be field trips, swimming, a fishing derby, and loads of fun. Summer registration forms are due, June 1st. Enrichment Class Mrs. Cox is offering an after school scrapbooking class for any students in grades 3-5. The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursday after school from 3:15-4:30 for three weeks. If interested, please drop a note to Mrs. Cox, or call (978) 827-5750 by Monday May 16th. A Parent Information Evening “What parents can do to help their child or teenager who is overweight.” Monday, June 6, 2005 – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Henry Heywood Hospital Cafeteria Free of Charge HHH is hosting a community series for parents on: · The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and teenagers · How being overweight affects a child’s or teenager’s health · To explain what a BMI means and how this measure is used · To discuss factors that contribute to overweight and obesity · To provide information on ways to develop lifelong eating and exercise habits · To discuss suggestions for losing weight · To discuss how physical activity helps to prevent overweight Call: 978-630-6549 for questions and more information Physical forms for next years 3rd and 6th graders have been sent home. Last updated 05/14/05 by Tiffany Davis. |
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