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J. R. Briggs Elementary School Briggs At Large Newsletter The Voice of John R. Briggs Elementary School November 18, 2004 Volume 23, Number 11 |
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Upcoming events…DECEMBER Dec. 1 & 2 – Early Release–Parent/Teacher Conf. Dec. 6 - Picture Re-take Day Dec. 7 - School Committee Meeting Dec. 8 – Early Release – Prof. Development Title I Math Tutoring – am only Dec. 9 - School Council Meeting – 6:15 pm Dec. 16 - PTO Meeting – 6:30 pm Dec. 21 - School Committee Meeting Dec. 22 - Holiday Concert Dec. 25 – Jan. 2 Holiday Break R-E-S-P-E-C-T There is no better time of the year to practice respect then the holiday season. Often we are so consumed with the excitement of the season that we forget to practice respect for ourselves as well as others. Words – Let your child know that using respectful language will often cause other people to respond positively back to them. Action – Explain that if your youngster treats others with respect, chances are they’ll act the same way toward him/her. Thoughts – Encourage your child to think respectful thoughts. They can help to feel better about oneself. Our 5th Grade Student Council has set the bar high in this category. By demonstrating respect for others, these 5th grade students can hold their heads high – they have been excellent role models for all other J. R. Briggs students. Parent-Teacher Teams Thank you for taking advantage of our fall Parent-Teacher conference opportunity. Children are more successful in school when parents and teachers work together. Be sure to: · Be in touch with your child’s teacher · Support the teacher’s policies · Talk with your child about what he/she has learned JRB on the Web Did you know that Briggs Elementary School has a web page? Fire up your browser and go to www.awrsd.org/jrb to find electronic copies of the Briggs at Large newsletter; Friend of Briggs PTO newsletters, minutes and agendas; age-appropriate, educational (and fun!) web sites for your children; news articles written by Briggs students; and more. Have suggestions for other information you would like to see on the web page? Email Mrs. Davis at tdavis@awrsd.org! School SafetyFor safety reasons, the main entrance will be locked at 3:45 p.m. We have a number of after-school activities occurring in our school. For your child’s safety, we are asking ALL after-school visitors to sign-in and enter through the Extended Day Entrance. FROM THE LIBRARY… We will be having a Fall Scholastic Book Fair in the Briggs Library from Tuesday, Nov.30 through Monday, Dec. 6th. The Book Fair will be open during the evenings of parent-teacher conferences (Dec. 1 & 2). We hope that many parents will be able to stop by before and after conferences. Proceeds from the Book Fair allow new resources to be added to the library As in the past, students will be given an opportunity to visit the Book Fair with their teacher. Also, a teacher “wish list” will be posted. This gives parents an opportunity to make a donation to their child’s classroom library. As always, parent volunteers are needed to work at the Book Fair. If you can help out, please call Lynne Pinsoneault in the library. Hope to see you there! Artifacts… Congratulations to 5th grader, Kaylee who created the winning design for this year’s school yearbook. Great Job, Kaylee! The following students made designs that were chosen as runners up; their work will appear on the first page of the yearbook. Mike, Stephen, Kayla, and Matthew. These five excellent cover designs can be seen on display on the wall outside of the art room. Thanks to all fifth grade students who took the time to create designs this year! Mrs. Richard Student 2 Student We are two 5th grade students here at JRB here to inform you about some of the exciting things that happen to our students and school. For our first section, we would like to tell you about the current yearbook cover winner, Kaylee. We’ll tell you what she had to say in this question and answer interview. S2S: Why do you like to draw? Kaylee: It gives me something to do and it’s really fun. S2S: How many copies did it take to make it perfect? Kaylee: About five. S2S: What does it look like? Kaylee: It has the numbers 2004-2005 with people standing on them holding the letters that spell out J. R. Briggs. Pumpernickel Puppets Pre-school and Kindergarten children and families Monday, Dec. 6, 2004 – 9:30 am J. R. Briggs Cafeteria Extended Day News Ext. Day will be
celebrating Christmas Around The World this month and is looking for ideas to
use. If anyone has a special way that they celebrate the upcoming holidays and
would like to share those ideas with us, please contact Dorene at 978-827-1412
or just send them into us at school. November Student CouncilOnce again, we are very proud of our 5th grade Student Council. Last month’s focus was on U.S. Servicemen stationed overseas. We collected new and used DVDs and VHS videos to send to the Armed Forces to increase their video libraries. Donations will be accepted up to December 20, 2004. Thank you to our November members for another successful month. Sam Tony Nicole Destiny Cameron Nicole Bryan Cailley Matt Pto UPdate The BASKETs are ready The raffle tickets are coming home with your child and extra tickets will be available in the front office. K – Arts and Crafts 1st – Scrap Booking 2nd – Automobile Travel 3rd – Italian 4th – The Chocolate Touch 5th – Bath, Body & Spa Specialist (Art, Music, etc.) – Snow Day The Baskets look great! Thank you so much for all the contributions. All the proceeds earned will go directly to the Grade Level Teams. Thank you!
Reminder: the teacher’s gifts will be accepted right up to Christmas. These gifts directly benefit each classroom and they are adding up nicely. Winter Weather Students should be coming to school with appropriate clothing for outdoor recess. Please be sure your child has a warm jacket, hats, gloves or mittens. Boots and snow pants are required for play in the snow! Please mark names in everything. Title I Math TutoringTitle I math tutoring sessions (before and after school) have begun and will run eight (full) weeks, ending the week of February 14th. Please note…December 8th – Prof. Development Day ….tutoring morning only! Nature’s Classroom Updates… · Nov.19th – David's Cookie Dough and Pies delivery. Parent pick-up after 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Stage Area. · Nov. 21st – Hebert’s Chocolate Bar Fundraiser. Voluntary sign-up by Nov. 19th. · Coming soon…Nature’s Classroom Parent –Student meeting (early December, watch for details). · Remember…ALL Nature’s Classroom Registrations and Fees should be returned to Mrs. Savoie ASAP. TOYS FOR TOTS Please help Oakmont’s Senior Class in collecting Christmas toys for the needy during the Class of 2005’s 2nd annual Toys for Tots drive. Collection boxes will be placed in the main office at Oakmont, Overlook, Westminster Elementary and Briggs Elementary. Toys must be unused and unwrapped. Please drop off your toys at any of these locations until December 21st, or call Erin McDonald at 874-1793 to arrange for a pick- up. Thank you so much for your help! CHORUS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Monday, Dec. 6 1:55 -2:40 During School Tuesday, Dec. 14-3:00-3:45 After School Monday, Dec. 20-1:55-2:40 During School Holiday Concert – Dec. 22 Last updated 12/02/04 by Tiffany Davis. |
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