November 23, 2016 - Week 13

Dear Dale Street Families,

Last Friday, the fifth grade students had a blast at the Grade 5 Kids' Night Out.  The students participated in games and dancing during this wonderful PTO sponsored event.  A big thank you to all of the parent volunteers for organizing and supervising this fantastic night. Here is a snapshot of the evening.....

Thank you to Ms. DiPesa's fourth grade class for sharing their wonderful camouflage turkeys with me.  What a creative class!  

The Health Advisory Council will meet at the Wheelock School, Room 216, on Tuesday November 29th at 3:15 p.m. to review the updated Wellness Policy.
All are welcome to attend.

Dale Street School will show their school spirit by wearing their favorite crazy hat to school on Wednesday, 11/30.  In support of Global Giving, we are asking for a $1 donation to wear a crazy hat on this day.  All proceeds will go to Dale Street's Global Giving initiative.  We hope that everyone will participate in this fun day; however, participation is optional.    

Ms. Isaacson's fourth grade class participated in writer's workshop this week.  Students were asked if they had to 'jump' into their book and be one of the characters who would they select?  What a thought-provoking question!  

On Thursday, students in Ms. Sager's fifth grade class worked with World Language teacher, Mrs. LeVangie and used turkey glyphs to create and share their upcoming Thanksgiving plans. 

We are moving closer to winter and brrrr, it’s been cold!  Please be sure that your children are wearing appropriate, seasonal clothing and have coats, hats, mittens, etc… as they will be going outside for recess on most days.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Tuesday, 11/29 - Grades 4 & 5 Chorus Concert (High School)

Wednesday, 11/30 - Crazy Hat Day

Thursday, 12/1 - Marimba Concert (Dale Street Gymnasium)

Wednesday, 12/7 - Half day of school - 11:40 a.m. dismissal

Monday, 12/12 - Term I Report Cards Sent Home

From the Dale Street School Family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.  

Enjoy the break! 

As always, thank you for reading.  

Sincerely,

Steve

November 18, 2016 - Week 12

Hi Dale Street Families!

On behalf of the Dale Street staff, I would like to thank all of you for taking time out of your busy schedules to meet with our teachers over the past two weeks.  We strongly believe in the importance of the home/school connection and recognize that a strong working partnership results in the greatest success for our students. Thank you for all for your continued support!

What was going on at #BeProudBeDale this week.......

Pajama Day was awesome at Dale Street today!  Thank you to all the students and staff who participated and all who have supported our Global Giving initiative! 

On Thursday, our Grade 5 students donned their fancy attire for the day at the Wheelock Family Theatre to see the production of Akeelah and the Bee.  Students and staff loved the performance! 

Ms. DiPesa's fourth grade class participated in writer's workshop on Monday. The topic...."How to make a turkey." 😃

Mr. Douglas' class took time to visit the #beproudbedale makerspace.  What a great opportunity for creative collaboration!

Thanks to Greta for reading our book recommendation today.  Greta recommended and gave 5 stars to The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer because it gets you attached right away and is jammed packed.  Well done, Greta!

Mr. Mason's fifth grade class tested out density trying this experiment on Wednesday!  
#scientists #fun



Ms. Isaacson's fourth grade class was involved in math workshop on Thursday.  Students rotated through centers to gain a better understanding of factors and multiples. 

Mrs. Lowerre's fifth grade class took time to work in the LMC today.  It is incredible to see student-driven learning!  

Click here for the PTO update, including information on Gr 5 Kids' Night Out, Book Fair at Park Street Books, Thank You Fund, Box Tops Competition and more!

Positive Referral!!!

These students received Positive Referrals this week for being excellent helpers and super school citizens.  Great work!

The LMC is looking for donations of any type of duct tape that you may have or can provide.  If you would like to donate duct tape, it can be sent in to Dale Street and brought down to Mrs. Cowell in the LMC.  Thank you!

Dale Street staff were involved in a 'Diversity in Literature' curriculum meeting on Wednesday after school.  Mrs. Cowell, Ms. Groden, Ms. Robertson, and Mrs. Callahan did a wonderful job presenting.  This topic is particularly timely given the changes in the ELA and Literacy standards and the recent discussions around the election.  

Next week there will be a half day of school on Wednesday, November 23rd (11:40 a.m. dismissal) and no school on November 24th and 25th due to Thanksgiving break.

Thank you for reading!  Have a relaxing weekend!

Sincerely,

Steve