Friday, October 25, 2019

October 25, 2019 - Week 9

Dear Dale Street Families, 

We had another great week here at #beproudbedale! Creative thinking, digital breakouts, Friday DJs and a visit from the Police Chief!  Scroll through and take a look at some of the awesomeness from this past week! 

Congratulations to our Positive Referrals this week.  Thank you for making our school such an amazing place!  We are very proud of you!






On Wednesday, Medfield Police Chief, Michele Guerette visited Dale Street to read to Mr. Douglas' and Mrs. Flynn's fourth grade classes.  Students loved the visit! Thanks Chief!   


Students in Ms. Hayes' fourth grade class utilized a 'Haunted Halloween Breakout' this week as a way to reinforce their work with factors and multiples.  Special thanks to fellow fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Dowd for sharing this cool activity!  #fun #collaboration




The Dale Street staff enjoys making Halloween a safe, exciting, and consistent experience for all students.  On Thursday, October 31st, all of our classrooms:
  • encourage all students to dress up in their costumes.  Please note that students’ faces may not be covered with a mask, hood, or other item. Please do not allow your child to bring fake weapons into school to accompany his/her costume, and particularly violent themes should be avoided.  
  • will have Halloween themed activities.  Activities will be teacher-directed and run throughout the day.  The classroom teacher will reach out to head room parents if support is needed.  
  • will have a 'Party in a Bag'. Our very generous PTO will provide a brown bag to every student at Dale Street.  These bags will be distributed on Friday, October 25th.  Please have your child decorate (if they wish) or simply print their name on the brown paper bag. Please return the brown bag on October 31st, filled with a few of your child’s favorite food items. Some examples are: juice box or mini water bottle, small salty snack, fun sweet snack (cupcake, cookie), additional items could be a piece of fruit, a small yogurt, or any additional healthy snack.  Adding a little note to your child's bag will definitely make them happy! Students' snack times and the Halloween themed activities will take place at different times depending on each class' schedule.  
We understand, and are happy that the children will receive a plethora of treats on Halloween night. Come Friday, November 1st, the staff at Dale Street encourages healthy foods for student snack times to help promote optimal learning.  Thank you in advance for your continued support.


There was a lot of excitement this week during Mrs. Scott's science lessons.  These fourth grade students used stream tables to observe erosion and deposition.  What a great hands on learning experience!  








Thank you to Kate in Mrs. Scott's class for sharing this week's book recommendation.  Kate recommended Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk.  This book inspired Kate "to treat people that are different the same way I treat everyone else.'  Thanks, Kate!


In Mr. Mason's fifth grade classroom this week, students used the book The Cricket in Times Square to find and discuss figurative language.  








Thank you to our Friday DJs, James, Ryan and Fiona.  All the kids had a lot of fun listening to the great music!







NEWS FROM GUIDANCE





Elementary Parent Book Discussion: “ How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” by Adele Faver and Elaine Mazlish

30th Anniversary Edition
Please join us for a discussion of this parenting book classic!

Where: Memorial School Library
When: Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6:30-8:00 pm

Click on the link below to sign up!


Book Summary Video by Real Happy Endings





Our first Principal's Coffee will be held on Friday, November 1st.  The topics will include the 2019 MCAS results and helpful hints for parents as student-led Family/Teacher conferences approach.  This Principal's Coffee will begin at 8:45 a.m. in the Dale Street School cafeteria.   Feel free to bring younger children if childcare is an issue.


Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 29th, if you are planning to attend.


Students in Mrs. Nee's fifth grade class had some fun with double digit multiplication this week. These young learners were tasked with trying to escape a witch's brew by using their math skills. 


Attention 4th Grade Parents!


The Dale PTO is planning a Halloween Kids Night Out TONIGHT, October 25th from 7-8:30. Send your kiddos in costume for a fun night of games, activities, raffles, and a DJ. $15/student payable at the door. Additional information and permission slip can be found here.


Attention 5th Grade Parents!
The 5th Grade Kids Night Out is Friday, November 1 from 7:00-8:30. Additional information and permission slip can be found here.


Our fifth graders looked awesome as they posed for a grade level picture this week. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful group!  

The MCPE 2019 Fall Fest online auction will be open to the entire Medfield community from Friday November 1 - Thursday November 14. Bid on a wide array of items, including group experiences (wine tastings, cooking classes, etc.), Medfield branded swag, home interior services, sports memorabilia, photo packages, and much, much more. Don't miss your chance to secure some great holiday gifts and support our K-12 schools at the same time. You do not have to attend the Fall Fest event on November 15th to bid! Go to http://www.medfieldcoalition.org. Thank you to all of our donors and sponsors for their amazing generosity and support of the MCPE. 





Check out the PTO update with information about spirit wear, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more. The next PTO meeting is Nov 5 at 9 a.m.


Medfield Winter Carnival Spiritwear Sale 

Get your holiday shopping started and support the Medfield Elementary Schools PTOs.  All orders will be done in time for the holidays. New look and new items to choose from this year!
Online store is open until Nov 10th.

Proceeds support the Winter Carnival fundraising efforts and help with the start up costs each year for the carnival.



In PE with Mrs. Nawrocki this week, Ms. Sager's grade five students had a chance to put the dribbling, passing and shooting skills they have been practicing into action as they participated in soccer games.








The Dale Street Student Council representatives (with input from their classmates) have voted to collect mittens, hats, gloves and scarves to keep homeless adults warm this winter.  There will be collection bins at Dale Street from November 12th - November 22nd to collect donated items.

Our next Spirit Day will be on Friday, November 22nd with the theme.....COMFY DAY!!

Dale Street math specialist, Mrs. Perachi visited Ms. Isaacson's fourth grade classroom to share Quizlet Live when working with math this week.  Great learning - great excitement! 




Please join us for our 4th Annual Family Literacy Night on Thursday, November 7 from 6-7:30 at Dale Street School.  It will be a fun night of literacy related games, events and crafts!  Check out all the details!

Respectfully,
Steve

Respect • Compassion • Collaboration • Continuous Growth

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