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J. R. Briggs Elementary School Briggs At Large Newsletter The Voice of John R. Briggs Elementary School February 16, 2006 Volume 24, Number 22 |
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FEBRUARY 16 School Council, 5:45 p.m. 20-24 February Vacation NO SCHOOL * Early Release – 12:00 p.m. MARCH 3 Dr. Seuss Day – Read…Read…Read 6 Professional Development Day–NO SCHOOL 6-10 “Read Across the Universe” 9 PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 15-16 Parent-Teacher Conferences Local Author Debuts at JRB March 7, 2006 Shilo Ann is a newly published author and lifelong resident of Massachusetts. She began writing poetry over 20 years ago and turned her craft to children’s stories when her first child was born. Her first two stories, “Silly the Selfish Shellfish” and “Clara the Clumsy Clam” are the first two of a series of ten stories based on moral lessons learned by her friends under the sea. Shilo resides in Ashburnham with her husband Thomas and their four daughters; Ericka, Tara, Jessica, and Samantha. Samantha is currently a student in Mrs. Munroe’s 3rd grade class. Pre-ordering this colorful and humorous book is available by using the form included with this newsletter ($20.00). For every book ordered, $1.00 will be donated to our school library. For a sneak preview, an excerpt of the book is available at www.authorhouse.com. Go to: bookstore. Type in Shilo Ann. Student Council
This month the February Student Council will be selling estimate tickets for a chance to win a huge delicious jar of treats for the winning estimator’s class. The money we raise will go towards the Connor Family whose house was recently lost in a fire. The estimate tickets will be priced at 25 cents per ticket. There will be two jars, one for the lower grades and one for the upper grades. The tickets will be drawn at the end of February. It would be very thoughtful if you participated in this event. The Connor family needs our help. Thank you for helping with our February Student Council project. NEWS FROM SECOND GRADE… Easter Flowers
The second grade team realizes it is difficult to think of flowers and Easter when there is still snow on the ground. However, we are sponsoring our annual fundraiser to help defray the cost of our field trip to The Magical Wings Butterfly Conservatory in South Deerfield. The types of flowers being sold are Hyacinths, Asiatic Lilies, Easter Lilies, and Tulips. The order forms will be attached to the Briggs at Large after the vacation. We will be collecting orders during the month of March. Please consider placing an order to support the second grade students. The Importance of Social Competencies Growing up is a lot like learning to play the piano. You need to learn some basic skills, and you need someone to teach you those skills. You need time to practice, guidance as you gain experience, and feedback along the way. The best way to teach children basic skills is by following these four steps: · Demonstrate the skill and let your child watch · Do the skill together with your child · Let your child do the skill alone while you watch · Give feedback along the way Social competencies are the skills and life perspectives children need to develop into healthy, competent adults. These skills come in handy on a daily basis, but they’re even more crucial when your child is navigating through the maze of life. · Let your child do things by herself or himself, even if it’s not the way you’d do it. · Allow your child to make mistakes and learn from those mistakes. Practical Suggestions for Building Assets in Your Child 4th Annual Oakmont Faculty vs. Students Ice Hockey Game Sunday, March 5 @ 6:00 Cushing’s Iorio Arena Donation $5.00 $3.00 for Students and Senior Citizens Fun for the Whole Family! AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Updated information… · February 20-24 Winter Vacation – No Program · February 27 After School Program Resumes · March 6 No School – No Program · March 7 – 10 Last Week of Enrichment Program · March 15 & 16 Early Release – PT Confer. * Instructors will notify parents regarding rescheduled classes. Extended Day News
Read Across America – March 3rd On Friday, March 3, 2006, our school will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday by sponsoring a community reading day. We are asking all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and neighbors to consider taking an active role by volunteering to read to a child or group of children at our school. If you can spend a few minutes in our school reading to our children, please complete the form attached to last week’s Briggs-At-Large or contact Andrea McGrath at ahill@awrsd.org for additional information. STEVENS LIBRARY—The Friends of Stevens Memorial Library will be offering a series of events through the month of February. Join us for a book discussion group on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (Feb. 21) at 10:30 a.m. Read your favorite book and plan to share it! There will be a presentation and book signing by Dave Clark the author of “The Knucklebook” on February 22nd at 7 p.m. There will be a variety of presentations and activities for children and adults during February Vacation (Feb. 20-24). Are you missing a dish, tray or pan? We have several items left from the Father/Daughter dance with no names on them. Did you send or bring in food items? If you call the office, we can send items home with your child. Help Wanted… The Food Service Department of the AWRSD is looking for substitute school cafeteria workers. GREAT MOTHER’S HOURS!!! If interested, please call Vic Pulnik, Food Service Director (978-827-7320) or pick up an application at the Superintendent’s Office at Oakmont Regional High School. March Madness Indoor Flea Market Vendors…Guests Wanted! Ashburnham Community Church Saturday, March 4, 2006 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Tables available…$15/space Contact: Brenda Brown, 978-827-5492 Upcoming Parent Programs…
* Six Active Parenting Classes at Perkins Take one Sunday a month to find our how to really talk to your kids, so they listen! Feb. 12- Strengthening Your Child’s Character Mar. 12 –Side Stepping the Power Struggles Apr. 9 - Teaching Responsibility in Children May 21 - Active Communication With Your Child June 4 - The Magic of Family Meetings Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Place: Perkins School 971 Main Street Lancaster, MA Janeway Education Center * Register for this free series and/or more information, Terri Philbrick, 978-368-6496. The Responsive Home A program for parents of young children Presented by Spencer Riley
Join us at no cost for this popular series and find out: · How to help children develop the social skills of cooperation, responsibility, empathy, assertion, and self control · How to hold family meetings, and other strategies to build healthy family relationships · How child development affects behavior · How to communicate effectively with children March 10-May 16, 2006 Tuesday, 5:30 – 8:00 pm – 8 weeks Reingold Elementary School Library 70 Reingold Ave., Fitchburg, MA
Free on-site childcare and refreshments are available. To register or for more information about other parenting programs call: Early Childhood Dept./Community Partnership Program, 978-353-6727. Briggs Web Page
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