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J. R. Briggs Elementary School Briggs At Large Newsletter The Voice of John R. Briggs Elementary School May 18, 2006 Volume 24, Number 33 |
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MAY May 15 – June 2 MCAS 2nd Session Gr. 3 – 5 17 CHORUS, ALL 3:00 – 3:30 pm SELECT, 3:30 – 4:00 pm 19 Talent Show, 6:30 pm at Oakmont 20 Bike Safety – JRB Playground 24 CHORUS, ALL 3:00 – 3:45 pm 25 5F&3BA Field Trip Electromagnetism Presentation for 4th & 5th grades 29 NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day 30 5B&3B Field Trip 31 5R&3M Field Trip CHORUS, ALL 3:00 – 4:00 pm June 1 Fine Arts Night 5J&3G Field Trip 2 Early Release (12 p.m.)—District Planning Day 5 – 9 SPIRIT Week 5 Piano and String Recital, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 6 Grade 5 Parent Meeting at OMS, 7 – 8:30 p.m. 6&7 Physical Education Field Day Events 20 LAST DAY—12 p.m. dismissal
Notes from the Third Grade
Third Grade students will be examining Ashburnham artifacts from the historical society. They will be determining what they were used for and what materials were used to make them. The students will also be going to Meetinghouse Cemetery to research the early settlement of Ashburnham. The Legends culminating performance was a great success and the children enjoyed creating movement to themes such as, the water cycle, solar system, glaciers and, the life cycle of trees. The MCAS testing for third grade was completed on May 16. We will be celebrating with ice cream treats! MCAS Testing…May 15th - 26th – Gr. 3 – 5 Please be sure your child is punctual, well rested, and has had a nutritious breakfast. We are looking forward to a successful end to the MCAS testing for the 2005-2006 school year. Thanks for all of your help and support! On Placement Next Year
Just a reminder that if you wish to notify us regarding your child’s/children placement for next year, please follow our guidelines as outlined in last week’s Briggs-At-Large and get your letters in as soon as possible. Again, we remind you that the deadline for the placement letter is May 19, 2006. Please call if you have any questions, 978-827-5750.
Please join us, this Friday evening, May 19th, at 6:30 p.m., at Oakmont High School Auditorium, to celebrate the multitude of talents that we have right here at Briggs School! This will be an opportunity for our young aspiring performing artists to shine as bright as the evening spring stars! Remember, all the world’s a stage, and we are merely providing the spotlight! Any Questions—Mr. Seager…kseager@juno.com
For Safety’s Sake………….. We are asking that all bats, lacrosse sticks, hockey sticks and other hard implements stay at home. 5th Grade Transition to Overlook:
Fine Arts Night…June 1st, 6:00-8:00 Enjoy the musical, technological, and artistic accomplishments of our students; K – Gr. 5. Volunteers needed for the morning of May 31st to help set up the annual Art Show. If you can give a couple of hours, please contact Mrs. Richard, Art Teacher at JRB - (978)827-5750. ASHBURNHAM BARN TOUR May 20th, 9:30 – 1:00 Rain or Shine Discover some of our historic barns and learn about their past. See horses in a new horse barn in town and in an old mill building that has been converted to horse stables. Members: $5.00 Non-Members: $8.00 Children Free Pick up your directional map at the Ashburnham Historical Society Meetinghouse Building on Main St. Light refreshments served at Barn #7… Questions??? Call (978) 827-9908 Sponsored by the Ashburnham Historical Society Bike Rodeo
Join us for the 2nd Annual Bike Rodeo to be held at John R. Briggs on May 20th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.!!! There will be bike registrations with the Ashburnham Police Department, bike safety instructions, bike and helmet inspections and an obstacle course. Join the fun and enter your name in the raffle. This event will be the culmination of the instruction that Officer Ahearn will be giving the children in school next week. One Mile Fun Run On Saturday, May 13th before the bike rodeo begins, at 8:00-9:00 there will be a one mile fun run with Miss Cook on the Briggs Cross Country course for anyone who is interested. Please meet outside the gymnasium doors, wear sneakers and get ready to move! Steven’s Public Library
YOGA for every “body” – Wednesday evenings, 6:45 – 8:00 pm
Stories and Song—with Joan Webber on May 23 at 10:30 a.m. for pre-school children
Friday Night Flicks—held on the 2nd Friday of every month at 7 p.m. for families—popcorn and beverage will be provided…May 12th.
Book Discussion Group—Tuesday May 16th at 10:30 a.m. Read your favorite book and plan to share it. 2006-2007 School Calendar Important Dates: · August 29 – Classes Begin · October 6 – No School: Prof. Devel · October 9 – No School: Columbus Day · November 7 – No School: Prof. Devel. · November 10 – No School: Veteran’s Day · November 20-21: Parent-Teacher Conf. · November 23-24: Thanksgiving Break News for 5Th Grade Parents
Red Sox Ticket Raffle Raffle tickets were sent home and additional tickets are available from the Briggs office.
Car Wash St. Denis Church will be hosting a car wash in the parking lot on May 20th 10 a.m.-??? All proceeds collected will be used for the 5th grade barbeque.
“The child becomes largely what he is taught; hence we must watch what we teach, and how we live.” Jane Addams (1860-1935) Tiger Cub Sign Up May 30, 2006 American Legion 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Sign up for current kindergarten boys…come and join us for a year of fun! Questions: Rachel (978)827-1466 or email pack18cubmaster@yahoo.com PTO News… · Staff Appreciation Day – Wednesday, May 31st Please consider donating a breakfast food…Amy Powers (9780 827-5320 or apowers23@verizon.net · School Council Election Results: Congratulations! 2 Year Term, 2006-2008 Leslie Wales Sue Christensen Donna Michael Juneann O’Donovan 1 Year Term, 2006-2007 Maria Cardillo · Friends of Briggs PTO Board 2006—2007 President: Tammy Johnson Vice President: Dan Dubrule 2nd Vice President: Kelly Behringer Treasurer: Kim Gauvin Secretary: Wendy LeBlanc Thank you to all who offered their services and congratulations to those who will be representing our school! Extended Day News… Summer is fast approaching! Extended Day is now accepting registrations for our summer program. If you are looking for something for your child to do that is FUN, FLEXIBLE, and AFFORDABLE, please check us out! In order to guarantee a space your pre-registration is due by Monday, May 15 - after that date, children will be accepted only if space is available. Please call 978-827-1412 for more information. Last updated 5/23/06 by Tiffany Davis. |
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