Babysitting & Child/Infant CPR Class

For more information contact Lisa:  978-343-4443

Summer Academy Information

The second round of invitations have been sent home.

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 Tuesday, June 7th.  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.

Help Wanted………….

The JRB PTO is looking for donations of summer fun things (travel activities, pool toys, rainy day activities, sun screen, bug spray, beach items, etc.) for a free raffle. The JRB PTO is participating in Ashburnham’s Downtown Day on June 25^th and in addition to supplying literature about the JRB PTO we hope to offer a free raffle with the donated items. 

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

The summer hours for the school office will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Our answering machine (978-827-5750) will be on if you need to contact us and we will be glad to get back to you as soon as possible.

Also, during the summer parents may pick up any extraneous papers that will be removed from the 5^th graders cumulative files.  Please call ahead if interested.

5^TH 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 7^th (Rain date: June 9^th).  Students who have class Wednesday/Friday/Full Day will have their field day on Wednesday, June 8^th (Rain date: June 10^th). 

For any questions feel free to contact Miss Cook.

5^th Grade Student Council

  Thank you to our 5^th Grade Student Council members for hosting the Memorial Day Ceremony and planting flowers on the graves of forty-five Ashburnham veterans; Colin S., Steven R., Mary R., Zack S., Jason S., Matt R., Ben W., and  Sean T., Jordan R...

Stay tuned for our June project.

ARTIFACTS

  Thank you to the many students and families from the Briggs’ community who attended last week’s Fine Arts Night!  Thank you for your continued support!

  Thanks goes to the following parents who volunteered to help set up the Art Show this year:

  Brenda Brown                          Paula Dorow

  Dave Holloway             Ann Horgan

  Linda Leamy                            Kara Murray

  Betsy Napolitano                      Juneanne O’Donovan

  Kim Shell                                Therese Steppert

                        Leslie Wales

A very special thanks to Linda Leamy who has worked as an Art volunteer all year.  She gave countless hours preparing each piece of artwork for the exhibition!

Also a special thanks to Ms. Cook and Extended Day for giving up the gymnasium for two days during a very rainy week.

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 17^th.

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

Summer Reading Program

The Massachusetts Teachers Association is sponsoring another MTA/Red Sox Reading Game.  Children who pledge to read nine books, one for each position on the ball field, will be entered into a drawing to win free tickets to a September Red Sox game at Fenway Park.  For additional information, go to www.readingmatters.org, the contest website.

Also, the Ashburnham public library supports this MTA/Red Sox program and will be offering an additional program titled Going Places @ your library.  By the end of the school year, a representative from the Ashburnham Public Library will talk to the students about the importance of reading throughout the summer and how the library can help the students select the books that they would like to read. Each program compliments one another and can be done simultaneously.  The Briggs teachers recognize the importance of reading throughout the summer and support their students’ involvement with the MTA/Red Sox Reading Game and Going Places@ your library. 

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