Dale Street Blog: February 2023

Friday, February 17, 2023

February 17, 2023 - Week 23

Dear Dale Street,

Happy Vacation! Teachers continue to do great work and our students are meeting high standards and reaching their goals - I am so proud of their effort and determination so far this year! Please take a few minutes to check out some of the awesomeness from this week.

Congratulations to this week's Positive Referrals!

Scientists at work! Grade 4 students have been visiting the Makerspace to create a contraption that will keep a top-secret item safe. The students are working collaboratively to design and problem solve. Check out the newest addition to the Makerspace...our PTO-funded lab coats. Students love them!

Please click here to check out Dale Street Art News

Following our Hero Day assembly in January, students were asked how they will make the world a better place with their own two hands. This bulletin board just past the office on the right represents their amazing responses. Check it out if you are in the building.

Positive Sign Thursday!

'WE ARE BRAVE!'

On Tuesday, Dale Street had fun celebrating Valentine's Day. Thank you to all the parent volunteers and the parents who created crafts.

Thanks to our Friday DJs who kept the lunchroom rockin' today.

Medfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will be hosting a Parent Connection Night, 3/1/23 at 7 pm via zoom (Join:

https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/83531929083?pwd=RFUxVHJNcllObHA4MStpemx3WkMrZz09 Meeting ID: 835 3192 9083) Passcode: 02052

Medfield Special Education Advisory Council (SEPAC) announced it is bringing back another Parent Connection Night focused on Tips & Tricks to Navigating Special Education in Medfield. This meeting is open to all parents and caregivers of children who have Individual Education Plans (IEP) or 504s. SEPAC members will share a few tools from recent workshops focused on organization and communication. Parents are encouraged to bring their favorite resources and tips to share. At SEPAC, we know that the journey is made easier with support, and we strive to build a community and connection to help parents. Please RSVP to SEPAC@email.medfield.net

Thank you to everyone who attended our last session. Back by popular demand is another parent connection night. Join us via zoom 3/1/23 @7pm to connect with other parents with children with IEP/504s and learn some tips and tricks to navigating special education. RSVP to sepac@email.medfield.net. To ensure this meeting provides value for all, you are encouraged to send your questions to us in advance. We also encourage you to send your topic ideas for future meetings via the link sent by Student Services on 1/25/23. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Medfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council’s (SEPAC) mission is to work for the understanding of, respect for, and support of, all children with special needs in the community. Our role as a parent council is to advise the district on matters pertaining to children with special needs; share information and discuss matters of common concern and interest; offer speaker events, workshops, and other programs for families and children; and fundraise to support the schools and award scholarships. For more information or to join please contact sepac@email.medfield.net

This week, Grade 4 students in Mrs. Flynn's class put some of their multiple intelligences to the test. Students collected data by recording the fractions and decimals of shots made over 10 rounds and then made dot plots to show their data. Bravo!

Volunteer with MCPE

Are you looking for a way to give back to Medfield Public Schools?

Join the Medfield Coalition for Public Education!

MCPE is an independent non-profit organization founded to provide system-wide support and academic enrichment for the Medfield Public Schools through grants for the development of innovative programs, curriculum, and enrichment. MCPE is led by a volunteer board that works throughout the school year to organize community-wide fundraising events and make grants to teachers and staff at all five Medfield Public Schools.

We’re recruiting new board members to start in the 2023-24 school year! If you are interested in becoming an MCPE board member, we would love to hear from you. We're looking for candidates who can commit to a 3-year term, attend board meetings once a month, and have an active interest in enriching kids' education in Medfield schools. This year, we have specific needs for treasurer, publicity/social media, events/fundraising, and website. All skill sets are welcome, and we strive to have a board with diverse backgrounds.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.medfieldcoalition.org/volunteer-information

This week, students in Mrs. Scott's fourth-grade class thought about and worked with energy transfer. Students tested ideas using this awesome hands-on activity.

Thank you to Olivia in Mrs. Hayes' Grade 5 class for sharing a book recommendation this week on the Daily Dale.

Medfield Elementary Literacy Night and Book Fair

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

TIME: 5:30-8 PM

LOCATION: Dale Street School

Come bring your family and join us at our annual Elementary Literacy Night and Book Fair. Fun interactive reading activities planned through the night, special guest teachers reading their favorite books, and exciting raffles too!

Park Street Books will be setting up an amazing book sale with new releases and kid favorites across the grades, including PreK. Jim James is generously giving 20% of the book fair sales back to our PTO, so it’s a great way to update your home library while giving back to the schools. More details to come!

Two weeks ago I highlighted the awesome Root Robots that were funded by our awesome PTO. Less than 2 weeks later they are in students' hands and they LOVE them! Students in Mrs. Gutierrez's class were very excited to code with them this week.

People to People, a community service group of MHS 10th graders, is collecting donations of new pajamas (sizes 0-3 mos. through Adult M) to support the Cradle to Crayons Annual Bruins PJ Drive. With your help, we can help reach the collective goal of 10,000 PJs for Cradles to Crayons and Wonderfund. Cradles to Crayons works to fight children's clothing insecurity in various states and raises awareness about this crisis nationally. The Wonderfund works to provide children involved with the MA Department of Children & Families the opportunities, experiences, and essentials that every child deserves. Please see flyer for more information. You can drop off donations in one of the 5 boxes, or donate via this link: https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/11943124-5f3c-4bc7-85b2-053e85636337 Every $10 donated will purchase 1 pair of PJs. Thank you for your support of this great cause!

On a visit to Mrs. Nee's classroom this week, students were tasked with designing a mini city using rectangular prisms. Students were extremely creative and did an amazing job collaborating!

Click here for the link to Community Postings

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, March 3rd - Term 2 Closes

Monday, March 6th - Friday, March 10th - Read Across America Week (Details Above)

Thursday, March 9th - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal

Friday, March 10th - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal

We hope that you enjoy some time with your family during the February break. There will be no school for students from Monday, February 20th through Friday, February 24th. Students will return to school on Monday, February 27, 2023.

Have an awesome vacation!

Steve

Respect * Compassion * Collaboration * Continuous Growth

Friday, February 10, 2023

February 10, 2023 - Week 22

Dear Dale Street Families,

Your children continue to do great work on a daily basis and lead by example! Here are a few photographs and highlights from the week as well as some important updates for you.

Congratulations to this week's Positive Referrals!

Bravo to Emma in Mrs. Dowd's fourth-grade class for performing beautifully at Medfield High School this week. Emma was asked to perform during their Chinese New Year celebration. We are so proud of you, Emma!

Positive Sign Thursday!

'WE ARE TEAMMATES!'

Valentine's Day is on Tuesday....very exciting! In an effort to ensure the safety of all of our students and staff, we are requesting that no food/candy be sent in with Valentine's cards. Next Tuesday, February 14th, students will enjoy a “Party in a Bag!” Have your child decorate a brown paper lunch bag with a Valentine’s theme. Once decorated, fill it 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! Head Room Parents will be coordinating games/crafts for this day. The snack time and Valentine's themed activities will take place at different times depending on students’ schedules and will be overseen by classroom teachers.

This past week was National Counseling Week and at #beproudbedale, we have the best! Please join me in thanking Mrs. Maloney for the many wonderful things she does to support students, staff, and families!

This week fourth-grade students in Señora Spittel's World Language classes described themselves with three Spanish adjectives and illustrated the meaning of those words above.

Also this week, fifth-grade students in Señora Spittel's World Language classes participated in a Spanish restaurant simulation game where students used menus they created in class to practice ordering food and drinks.

Dust off those dance moves for the 4th Grade Party Night! Come as you are for a fun night out at Dale on March 3rd for some dancing, snacks, games, and a photo booth! Doors open at 6pm and the entry fee is $10 (cash or Venmo at the door only).

Permission slip for 4th Grade Party Night

We need volunteers! If you'd like to sign up, please sign up via our signup genius.

Grade 4 students started up a volleyball unit in PE this week with Mrs. Nawrocki. This unit is always a favorite of the students.

Thank you to Manu in Ms. Isaacson's fourth-grade class for joining the Daily Dale this week to share a book recommendation. Great job!

Let’s paint the town blue!

MCPE is celebrating its 35th Anniversary! During this anniversary year, we are asking every household in Medfield to consider making a donation to MCPE. Each residence that makes a charitable contribution of any amount will receive a blue ribbon placed on their mailbox. You can showcase your support for Medfield Public Schools by donating to MCPE's 35th Anniversary Appeal and proudly displaying a blue ribbon, helping us paint the town blue!

This year, MCPE is partnering with our schools to fund five ambitious projects that will make a real difference in our students' educational experience. Without MCPE, many of the educational enrichment tools and professional development opportunities that differentiate Medfield Public Schools and make our students' academic experiences truly unique would simply not be possible, as they are outside the school budget. Over many years, MCPE has brought innovative and rewarding initiatives to students in all five public schools. From Numicon kits and Passport Club in our elementary schools to a disc golf course and pickleball at the middle and high schools, every single child that comes through the Medfield public school system benefits from grants funded by MCPE.

Please join us by making your MCPE 35th Anniversary Appeal gift today and share your blue ribbons on social with #mcpeblue!! Let’s paint the town blue!

Donate today!

On a visit to Mrs. Hayes' fifth-grade class this week, students used flipgrid to create math tutorials. In this photo, students were explaining how to multiply a whole number by a fraction. Well done!

MHS Clay Club presents Empty Bowls, a collaborative community dinner of soup and bread to raise money for Medfield Food Cupboard. Come make or buy a bowl and join us for a soup dinner Thursday 3/9/23. All proceeds benefit Medfield Food Cupboard!

Dust off those dance moves for the 5th Grade Party Night! Come as you are down to Dale on March 10th for some dancing, snacks, games, and a photo booth! Doors open at 6pm and the entry fee is $10 (cash or Venmo at the door only).

Permission slip for 5th Grade Party Night

We need volunteers! If you'd like to sign up, please sign up via our signup genius.

In Mrs. Flynn's fourth grade-class this week, students explored energy transfer again using Mystery Science. Students made ramps and tried to see how far they could move the Dixie cup at the end. #collaboration