March 11, 2016 - Week 26

Greetings Dale Street!

Thanks for checking in this week. Please enjoy some of the great things that happened at #beproudbedale this week!

Last Friday our 5th graders had a fantastic time at the Kids' Night Out!  The night was filled with awesome games, inflatables, and great music.  Special thanks to Liz Dewar and all of the parent volunteers.

Special thanks to Mrs. Bars'/Ms. Hacker's class for sharing their persuasive "Chocolate Milk" essays. These students did a remarkable job with thesis statements, citing evidence, and using concluding statements.  Super job!

Congratulations to Julianne in Mr. Mason's class for winning the PTO Box Top raffle!  Special thanks to our AWESOME PTO for donating the Park Street Books gift certificate.  

On Thursday, Dale Street students had the opportunity to participate in expeditions to Borneo, Syria, ocean safaris, US monuments, space, robotics life, landforms, biomes, and the 7 Wonders of the World.  Dale Street teachers presented material that included collections of virtual reality panoramas.  What a fantastic experience!  

Special thanks to K-5 Technology Specialist, Mrs. Debby Fromen for bringing this program to Dale Street!

Dale Street Site Council

The next Dale Street Site Council meeting will be next Thursday, March 17th in the library.  We will begin the meeting at 3:15 PM.  All are welcome to attend.

Registration NOW OPEN for the 11th Annual Spelling Bee  - This much loved, low-key, low stress, FUN, spelling event will take place on April 5th in the Medfield High School Auditorium. This year's theme is "Release Your Spelling Bee-st". The online registration is open now (from March 1st - March 18th.) Click here for more information and to register: http://www.medfieldcoalition.org/events-programs/spelling-bee/

"Most Likely to Succeed" Film Screening and Discussion: A Medfield Community Event

Most Likely to Succeed offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of when given the opportunity. The film will be shown on March 29th from 6:30-8pm, at the Medfield High School Auditorium, with small group discussions with Medfield Public School Administrators from8-9pm. You are invited to see the film and join the conversation! Please visit our web site to see the trailer and register: MedfieldCoalition.org

LCR (Left, Center, Right) Dice Game - LCR dice game is an exciting and fun community event that will be held on Friday, April 29th at 7:00 PM at the American Legion. Register as a table of 10 or sign-up individually. Registration opens on March 15th.

The Robert C. Maguire Global Perspectives in Education Award - Parents, administrators, school staff and community members are encouraged to nominate a staff member for the Robert C. Maguire Global Perspectives in Education Award. In recognition of Bob's commitment to our students, MCPE has created this award to honor an educator in the Medfield school community who embodies Bob's legacy of exposing our students to the world beyond Medfield. For the award application and more information, please go to medfieldcoalition.org/grants/bob-maguire-award/

On Wednesday, fifth graders had the wonderful opportunity to hear from Medfield resident, Leigh Montville.  Mr. Montville was a columnist for the Boston Globe and a senior writer with Sports Illustrated.  He has also authored many best-selling books.  Mr. Montville spoke to the fifth grade students about writing and his journey down the writing path.  Spelling thanks to Emily in Mr. Mason's class for spearheading Mr. Montville's visit to our school! 

Students in 5Lowerre are working in Book Creator to conduct research on famous explorers.  In these pictures, students are using the Chromebooks to conduct research and using the iPads to create their explorer projects.  Awesome work, 5Lowerre!

This No Idling video is brought to you by Mr. Cowell's Medfield HS Environmental Science students…well done! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EA-RerqAA4&ab_channel=MichaelCowell

The Winter Carnival is this Saturday, March 12^th!  All are welcome!

DALE STREET PTO BOARD POSITIONS OPEN for the 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

The Dale Street PTO is in search of new board members for the 2016-2017 school year.  Service on the Dale Street PTO Board is a two-year commitment, and requires that you have a child attending Dale Street during those two years.   Positions currently open are:

4^th grade Co-President:  The first year as Co-President is a shadowing year. In the second year you will be in charge of running meetings, communicating with Principal Grenham, helping with the Room Parent Tea, supporting Committee Chairs, speaking at PIN, and attending town-wide meetings.

5^th grade Co-President:  This position will be a one year commitment.  Running PTO meetings, communicating with Principal Grenham, helping with the Room Parent Tea, supporting Committee Chairs, speaking at PIN, and attending town-wide meetings.

Vice President: Responsible for Dale Street PTO volunteers.

Treasurer: The Treasurer's role includes paying invoices, depositing checks, preparing the treasurer's report, distributing checks to teachers and room parents in the fall, and managing PTO teacher gift funds. 

Secretary:  As secretary you will be recording meeting minutes.

If you have any questions or if you are interested in one of these positions, please contact Colleen Deignan colandpat@verizon.net by March 18^th.

KIDS NIGHT OUT – SAVE THE DATE - 4th Grade – Friday, March 11th @ 7:00 pm.  Please complete the 4the Grade KNO Permission Slip.  If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Maryanne Sullivan Maryannsullivan5@gmail.com .

ISlide FUNDRAISER - Custom ISlides will be on sale March 7^th – 31^st.   ISlide and Dale Street PTO are offering Medfield students and residents customized ISlides with the Medfield Warrior logo, student’s first or last name and team number for $40.99 a pair. Please complete the ISlide Order Form and return to Dale Street School by March 31^st. Contact Colleen Deignan colandpat@verizon.net with questions.

MOVIE ON THE HALF DAY – FRIDAY, APRIL 8^th 11:45 am – 1:45 pm

The kids get to vote!  Choose from Open Season Scared Silly, Inside Out or The Good Dinosaur.  The movie with the most votes will be shown.  The event costs $15 per child and will  run from 11:45 am – 1:45 pm.  Please send in your vote, permission slip (Thursday Packet)  and payment to Dale Street by Friday, April 1^st.  We are in need of chaperones for the event as well as concession donations.  Please contact Colleen Deignan colandpat@verizon.net with questions.

BOX TOPS - Congratulations to Julianne Hawley, Grade 5. She is the big winner of the Box Top raffle and a $10 gift certificate to Park Street Books. Thanks to everyone for submitting all those Box Tops. With your help, we were able to submit over 4,400 Box Tops and raised $442.90 for Dale Street School. Keep clipping those Box Tops. Another raffle will start on April 1st! Reach out to Kristen Turner, kmtmlt@yahoo.com with any questions.

BAY STATE TEXTILES - Recycle clothing, shoes, household linens and stuffed animals at one of the Bay State Textile boxes at your school or the Transfer Station. Recycle and help the schools!!

PTO CONTRIBUTIONS - Feel like giving to your favorite PTO?  Does your employer match charitable donations? If so, please contact Stephanie Walsh at swalshma@gmail.com for details on how to make your generosity twice as nice!

MEDFIELD SPIRIT WEAR - Customize EVERYTHING from text to colors and designs from sports to drama to music.  Choose from t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, bags, hats, blankets & more. Spend $85 or more and get a free customized t-shirt.  12% of proceeds from each order will go to your school’s PTO.  This is all you have to do:

·          Go to shop.mylocker.net

·          Enter your school locker number  - DALE STREET RL896

·          Use promo code R4rgTfnV and receive $10 off every order you place

NOTE: Due to different branding sizes, make sure to check all size charts when ordering to ensure you get a great fit for each product. Use MyLocker to create apparel for your teams, clubs, service groups, and more.  The possibilities are endless!  Please contact Laura ZaherSPIRITWEARMEDFIELD@gmail.com with any questions.

ZEBRA’S FLATBREAD FRIDAY FUNDRAISER - No need to cook on a Friday night after a crazy week!  Enjoy a delicious flatbread from Zebra’s and support the Medfield Public Schools at the same time.  10% of the proceeds from flatbreads sold via take-out or in the restaurant on Friday evenings will be donated to the Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) and Medfield K-8 PTO.  Please contact Kim Price kimprice73@me.com with any questions.

DALE STREET PTO MEETING - PLEASE JOIN US – May 13^th @ 9:00 am.

SOCIAL MEDIA - Please like us on Facebook Medfield K-8 PTO , follow us on Twitter MedfieldK8PTO and check out our website http://medfieldpto.weebly.com

  

Parent/teacher conferences continue next week.  On Wednesday, March 16th, we will have an early dismissal (11:35 AM) for our  students.  We look forward to seeing you.

The MPS Health Advisory Committee will be meeting on Monday March 28th at the Wheelock School Library from 3:15-4:15.  Dawn LaVallee, the Director of Food Services, will be presenting: Food Choices Offered in the School Cafeterias.

All are welcome to attend.

As always, thank you for reading.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Sincerely,

Steve