I hope that you all had a great week! We have completed 7 days of school and I'm happy to report that things are off to a great start at Dale Street. I have to commend the students and Dale Street staff for working through some very warm conditions this week. Great job!
This morning our school gathered for our Opening of the Year Assembly. Using the Schools of Fish Philosophy, our students learned about our theme for the year - Make Their Day! Special thanks to Grade 5 teacher Ms. Walunas for organizing this great event.
This morning our school gathered for our Opening of the Year Assembly. Using the Schools of Fish Philosophy, our students learned about our theme for the year - Make Their Day! Special thanks to Grade 5 teacher Ms. Walunas for organizing this great event.
It was an awesome assembly!
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| I had a great time this week visiting and reading to fourth and fifth grade classrooms. I hope to visit all of the classrooms by the end of next week. |
The Special Education Department has announced that all special education meetings will take place on one day of the week at each elementary school. Dale Street's Team Day will be Wednesday and the staff will send out meeting notices very far in advance to enable you to make plans so that you will be able to attend. With the new elementary schedule, we will no longer have the early morning time for meetings nor do we have coverage for our classroom teachers. On Team days, all classroom teachers having a meeting that day will have coverage.
This week students in Ms. MacDonald's fourth grade investigated what is needed to light a light bulb. Great discussions!
Check out Ms. Bertschmann's Classroom Community Bulletin Board! Students shared the qualities that they bring to their vibrant classroom community!
Ms. DiPesa's Grade 4 students spent time this week collaborating and recording their insights in their science notebooks.
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| Even Dr. Marsden loves Dale Street's new Library Media Center! |
The Lost and Found is located next to the girls' bathroom near the library. If your child is missing something, please have them check the Lost and Found.
4th Grade Physicals
The State of Massachusetts requires that schools have a current physical on file for all students entering Grade 4. If you have not already done so, please send a copy of a physical exam, completed within the past 12 months, to the nurse’s office.
Medications at School
Students who require any medication (prescription or over the counter) during school or at school sponsored activities, must provide authorization from their health care provider and a parent. The medication must be sent to school in an original, properly labeled container. Loose pills in baggies cannot be accepted. Pharmacies will provide an extra container for school if requested. For the safety of all students, medications must be kept in the nurse’s office and dispensed by the nurse, unless other arrangements have been made. Please call the nurse’s office with any questions or to obtain a form. Forms may also be found at www.medfield.net under Pupil Services. The school physician provides us with an order to administer Tylenol and/or Advil/Motrin if needed, with parental consent. These are the only medications that we can administer without a health care provider’s authorization.
When to Keep Your Child Home from School?
- If your child is ill, please keep him/her at home to avoid exposing other students and staff.
- Any child with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher, a persistent cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or any other contagious condition should be kept at home.
Students may return to school:
- After they have been on an antibiotic for 24 hours for conditions such as Strep Throat.
- After they have been without a fever for 24 hours (without taking fever reducing medication).
- When they have not vomited or had diarrhea for 12-24 hours and have resumed a normal diet.
- When they feel well enough to be in school for a full day.
Please help us to keep your children healthy by reminding them to:
- Eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of fluids.
- Please encourage your child to eat breakfast in the morning and remember to bring a water bottle to school each day to keep well hydrated.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
- Wash their hands frequently to decrease the spread of germs, especially before eating and after using the restroom. Hand sanitizers can also be used.
- Practice good hygiene by covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, disposing of their tissues in the trash and washing their hands. Alternatively, when a tissue is not readily available, students should be coughing/sneezing into their sleeves, not hands, to minimize the spread of germs.
Injuries
Please be sure to let us know if your child is injured, especially if he or she is using crutches or has incurred a head injury. It is important for us to know if they have limited mobility, to discuss safety information and to make a plan for emergency evacuations. Head injuries may necessitate a concussion accommodation plan.
Thank you for helping to keep our students and the school environment healthy. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns at kthompson@email.medfield.net or 508-242-8573.
Dale Street PIN night will be on Tuesday, September 13th.
6:00-6:30 p.m. - Principal presents to Grade 4 parents/guardians
6:30-7:15 p.m. - parents/guardians visit Grade 4 classrooms
6:45-7:15 p.m. - Principal presents to Grade 5 parents/guardians
7:15-8:00 p.m. parents/guardians visit Grade 5 classrooms
Dale Street Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 13th. Please make sure that your student has a picture form. If you have any questions, please contact the Dale Street office.
Parents dropping off children at Dale Street should drop students off in the parking lot between Dale Street and the Pfaff center after 8:10 a.m. There is no supervision prior to 8:10 a.m. Students should not be dropped off at the door located on Adams Street unless they are arriving late to school (after 8:25 a.m.).
Be sure to label all items (clothing, water bottles, etc.)! All unclaimed items in the Lost and Found will be donated to charity periodically throughout the year.
6:00-6:30 p.m. - Principal presents to Grade 4 parents/guardians
6:30-7:15 p.m. - parents/guardians visit Grade 4 classrooms
6:45-7:15 p.m. - Principal presents to Grade 5 parents/guardians
7:15-8:00 p.m. parents/guardians visit Grade 5 classrooms
Dale Street Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 13th. Please make sure that your student has a picture form. If you have any questions, please contact the Dale Street office.
Parents dropping off children at Dale Street should drop students off in the parking lot between Dale Street and the Pfaff center after 8:10 a.m. There is no supervision prior to 8:10 a.m. Students should not be dropped off at the door located on Adams Street unless they are arriving late to school (after 8:25 a.m.).
Be sure to label all items (clothing, water bottles, etc.)! All unclaimed items in the Lost and Found will be donated to charity periodically throughout the year.
As always, thank you for reading. Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Steve
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