What a week! Please take a minute to scroll through and see some of the amazing things that took place at Dale Street this week!
Mr. Mason's fifth grade students began the week working on social studies reports. These super talented students were using Book Creator and Google Slides to create their reports.
Congratulations to this week's Positive Referrals!
Thank you for making our school such a great place!
On Wednesday, our school celebrated Dr. Seuss Day. Thank you to our guest readers: Superintendent, Dr. Marsden, Fire Chief, Bill Kingsbury, Police Chief, Bob Meaney, School Committee members Tim Bonfatti, Eileen DeSisto, Anna Mae O'Shea Brooke, and Maryanne Sullivan, owner of Park Street Books, Jim James, Director of Curriculum, Kim Cave, Director of Student Services, Matt LaCava, HS Principal, Robert Parga, MS Principal, Nat Vaughn, Medfield Children's Librarian, Kim Tolson, and retired Dale Street Reading Specialist, Anne Pendleton. A very special thank you to Dale Street's library assistant, Mrs. Susan Read and administrative assistant, Mrs. Martha Moon for helping organize this wonderful day for our school.
It was a pleasure to meet with parents during Term II's Principal's Coffee this morning. The topic of discussion was the placement process. Thank you to all who were able to attend and to the food service staff who provided coffee and snacks. If you were unable to attend, the PowerPoint can be found on the Dale Street website. The next Principal's Coffee will be held on May 6th. I hope to see you there.
On Wednesday this week students working in tribes from the Condon and Curran classes completed an engineering challenge: Construct a 30 inch tower using materials such as 100 index cards and 12 inches of tape. Mrs. Curran and Ms. Condon discussed and stressed with their students the Engineering Design and how important it is to test and redesign (and often retest). What perseverance!
"Most Likely to Succeed" Film Screening and Discussion: A Medfield Community Event on March 29th at 6:30 at MHS Auditorium - 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 from 8-9pm. You are invited to see the film and join the conversation! Please visit our web site for more information, the trailer and the registration page: MedfieldCoalition.org
11th Annual Spelling Bee Scheduled for April 5th at MHS Auditorium - This much loved, low-key, low stress, FUN, spelling event will take place on, April 5th. This year's theme is "Release Your Spelling Bee-st". The online registration will be open from March 1st - March 18th on the MCPE website along with all the details of this not-to-be-missed event.
Parenting Author, Educator and Speaker Jessica Lahey is coming to speak at Dover/Sherborn Alan Mudge Auditorium on Tuesday, March 1st at 7PM - D-S has kindly invited Medfield parents to this free event. Jessica Lahey has taught middle and high school for over a decade, is a correspondent for the Atlantic and PBS Parents, commentator for Vermont Public Radio, and writes the "Parent-Teacher Conference" column for the New York Times. Her New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed was released in 2015. Please register online at http://goo.gl/forms/O3mRWJh0yt .
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/
This week, Mrs. Keane's fourth graders integrated the arts into their math lesson.
Great creativity!
Officer Manganello has been visiting our fifth grade classes during the past few weeks. She has been and will be talking about her position as a police officer, personal safety, stranger danger, and cyber safety. We are grateful to Officer Manganello and the Medfield Police Department for our working partnership!
Mrs. Foley's class spent time this week exploring animals of the Galapagos Islands! It is amazing how a great big world can transform into a small place with the assistance of technology!
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: 4th 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. 5th 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 18th.
KIDS NIGHT OUT – SAVE THE DATE -
5th grade - Friday, March 4th at 7:00 pm – Permission slip is in the Thursday Packet or click here 5th Grade KNO Permission Slip If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please contact Liz Dewar at 508-359-6918 or lizdewar@verizon.net
4th Grade – Friday, March 11th @ 7:00 pm - Permission skip is available in the Thursday packet.
ISlide FUNDRAISER - Custom ISlides will be on sale March 7th – 31st. 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 order form in the Thursday Packet and return to Dale Street School by March 31st. Please contact Colleen Deignan colandpat@verizon.net with questions.
MOVIE ON THE HALF DAY – SAVE THE DATE - Friday, April 8th. More info to come soon!
BOX TOPS - Due to school vacation week, we are extending the Box Top Raffle for an additional week. Every Box Top equals 10 cents for Dale Street School. Keep an eye out for bonus Box Tops that count for up to 50 cents! The winner will receive a gift certificate to Park Street Books. Drawing held on March 4th. Please contact 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 Zaher SPIRITWEARMEDFIELD@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.
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 begin next week. On Tuesday, March 8th, we will have an early dismissal (11:35 AM) for our students. We look forward to seeing you.
Thank you for taking time to read this week's Dale Street Blog! Have an awesome weekend!
Respectfully,
Steve
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