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J. R. Briggs Elementary School Briggs At Large Newsletter The Voice of John R. Briggs Elementary School May 26, 2005 Volume 23, Number 32 |
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Upcoming events…
May 30 Memorial Day, No School May 31 5R & 5B to Visit OMS June 1 Ext. Day Summer Registration forms due 3&5 Grade Field Trip (Rescheduled) June 3 Staff Development Day Early Release – 12:00 p.m. June 6 Second Grade Field Trip June 6 – 10 Spirit Week June 7 Parent Info Night at OMS School Council – Joint Mtg. ORHS 3-5 Grade Field Day Voting 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.--Overrides June 8 4th Grade Field Trip K-2 Grade Field Day Bike Safety Program w/Officer Ahearn June 9 String Ensemble Recital—6:30 p.m. June 11 Bike Rodeo – JRB End of the Year News from Grade 3 The School year is rapidly coming to a close. How’d that happen? It seems as if the year has just flown by in third grade but we still have a lot more coming up before our time together comes to an end. We have recently taken both third and fifth graders on field trips to the Meetinghouse Cemetery as part of our exploration of local history and the Revolutionary era. The graveyard contains the graves of war residents from Ashburnham. The Legends Program will begin during the week of June 5th under the direction of Carl Thomson. He will help the students respond to the work we are doing in class through songs, dance, creative writing, and the music of this historic era. Our third grade team strongly suggests that all students continue reading over the summer to keep their skills sharp. Sharing reading time can keep a family close and connected. If you go on an adventure or do something special together extend it by finding a book that will help make some more connections for your child. It has been a pleasure having your children in our classrooms this year. Please have lots of wonderful family time together with the children over the summer vacation. The Third Grade Teachers Babysitting & Child/Infant CPR Class For more information contact Lisa: 978-343-4443 5th Grade Transition to Overlook Tuesday, May 31st and Wednesday, June 1st. Each 5th grade classroom will visit on one of these two dates. Parent meeting, Tuesday, June 7th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Summer Academy Information
The enrollment forms for the Briggs’ Summer Academy went home a few weeks ago to those students eligible to attend who are currently in grades 2, 3 and 4. The deadline to enroll in the Briggs Summer Academy is Friday, May 26th. After this date, available slots will be offered to those students that were placed on an alternate list. The Summer Academy’s focus is to re-enforce the skills taught in English language arts and mathematics throughout the year. Also, the children will be provided with the opportunity to learn some additional test taking strategies to prepare them for the MCAS exams. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to benefit from additional academic support in a small classroom setting so please consider enrolling your child if you received an informational packet about the Briggs Summer Academy. 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 (travel activities, pool toys, rainy day activities, sun screen, bug spray, beach items, ect.).
Also…….. We are still 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. 5TH GRADE BBQ Date June 15. Time 11:30-1:30 If you have any questions, please call Laura Weiderman—978-827-3335, Carolyn Uminski—978-827-6542, Karen Glenny—978-827-6522. Next Meeting: Joint School Council Meeting Oakmont Regional High School June 7th, 7:00 p.m. Field Day Notice To Kindergarten Students To accommodate the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten classes, they will participate in field day on Tuesday, June 7th (Rain date: June 9th). Students who have class Wednesday/Friday/Full Day will have their field day on Wednesday, June 8th (Rain date: June 10th). For any questions feel free to contact Miss Cook. 5th Grade May Student Council Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Memorial Day? Have you ever stopped to appreciate it? If we didn’t have the day off from school, would you even know it was Memorial Day? I know I would! It’s a special holiday that gives us the opportunity to pay our respect to those who gave their lives to protect our country. Granted you don’t get candy or presents. This month the Student Council has decided to plant flowers on the graves of many of our Ashburnham Veterans. Please wear our patriotic colors of red, white and blue on Friday, May 27th as we celebrate Memorial Day at John R. Briggs Elementary School. Our 5th Grade Student Council members will be hosting the Memorial Day ceremony. Some of our students will be doing a flag folding ceremony, reading speeches, and talking about the meaning of Memorial Day. Moved or Moving? If you have moved or are planning a move (i.e. same town – different address, different town), you need to contact the school office ASAP. Not all school offices are open during the summer months and we need to be sure all paper work is in place to ensure your child’s placement for the next school year. Please contact us in writing prior to June 17th. DAN FARRELL 3 ON 3 MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT Saturday, June 11, 2005 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fee: $32 per team All profits to benefit the Dan Farrell Scholarship fund Extended Day News… Will you need childcare this summer? Whether full-time, part-time or just one day a week, our summer Program can fill those needs. You do not have to attend Extended Day during the school year to be eligible to use our summer program – anyone (entering kindergarten – grade 6) can attend. Lots of fun activities and field trips planned. Call 827-1412 to find our more! The program will run July 5-August 12. You can pick up registration forms at the Extended Day desk. Summer registration forms are due, June 1st. Lost & Found…….. We currently have four bags of lost & found items on the stage. We will be disposing of these items before the end of school. If you are missing things, please come in soon to look through what we have. GOT SNEAKERS? All children should! They are the safest footwear for gym and recess. If sandals are worn, sneakers should be sent to school, also.
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 From the Library: All library books are due back on Thursday, June 9th- two weeks from now. Please help your children locate any missing library materials. Under the bed, on their own bookshelves, in their closets, and under the couch seem to be where many missing books are found! Please also encourage your children to do some reading everyday during the summer. It helps them so much to become better readers! Stevens Memorial Library in the center of Ashburnham is also open all summer and there is a summer reading program there for all children. Hope you can participate! Last updated 05/25/05 by Tiffany Davis. |
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IS DONE!!