December 8, 2023 - Week 15

 Hello Dale Street Community!

Happy Hanukkah! Sending warm wishes and bright light to all who are celebrating this joyous Hanukkah season. It was another great week here at #beproudbedale!  Please take a minute to scroll through to check out some of the wonderful things that occurred.  As a reminder, your child's report card has been published in the Aspen portal. Please log into the Aspen portal to view your child's report card.  

As a reminder, next Tuesday, December 12th is an early release day due to staff professional development.

Congratulations to this week's Positive Referrals!

This week, students in Mrs. Flynn's fourth-grade class put on their engineer caps to brainstorm ways to protect a house they won in a sweepstakes from a potential landslide. Students had great ideas!

As a reminder, school dismisses at 2:55 p.m. If you are planning to pick up your child in the afternoon, I am asking families to arrive between 2:55 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. There has been an increase in traffic issues on Dale Street and North Street, and the Medfield Police have asked me to remind families of the dismissal time and request that families arrive between 2:55 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., and not before. In addition, the Recreation Department has asked that children not be picked up in their parking lot. It is a very big safety concern. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

Monday, December 18th - Wear something that shows off a winter character (Grinch, Santa, elf, Olaf, snowman, reindeer…).

Tuesday, December 19th - Merry & Bright - wear something bright, sparkly, or shiny.

Wednesday, December 20th - Wear a festive holiday sweater!

Thursday, December 21st - Mad About Plaid! Wear your favorite plaid shirt, plaid scarf, and/or plaid hat and blue jeans!

Friday, December 22nd - Students and staff are encouraged to wear PJs (or comfy clothes) on the last Friday before winter break. 

On Wednesday with Mrs. Tumbleson, members of the beginning band used their knowledge and creativity to compose their own melodies. Very talented musicians! 

Holiday Celebrations - Enjoy a “Party in a Bag!” Have your child decorate a brown paper lunch bag with a holiday 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!  Students will be able to enjoy their “Party in a Bag” snacks at a designated time during their classroom celebration on December 22nd. 

Positive Sign Thursday! 

'WE ARE KIND!'

The FUNTASTIC AND HIGH-FLYING Harlem Wizards are returning to Medfield High School, Wednesday, January 31st 2024 at 7pm!! This event promises to be high energy, fun-filled, great for kids and adults and will guarantee to put a smile on all your faces! Extremely talented basketball players will play against your teachers from all Medfield District Schools. (We say ‘play', but we all know they’ll run circles around them in a very entertaining way!!) The event is a fundraiser for the Medfield High School PTO, to help raise funds for scholarships, deserving awards, inspirational speakers, grant requests to enrich classroom experiences and so much more. Please help support us by purchasing tickets to this great show, bringing the whole community together. Tickets would make great Holiday Gifts giving you all something to look forward to in the New Year! TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE - Hurry before they sell out! Thank you for your support.

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This week, students in Ms. Isaacson's fourth-grade class worked with decimals during math class.  Students did a wonderful job! 

Dale Street will host a Holiday Flea Market on Thursday, December 14th.  Classes will visit Mr. Douglas' and Mrs. Flynn's classrooms at a designated time and have the opportunity to purchase a trinket for themselves or someone else.  All proceeds will benefit the Medfield Home Committee.  

Colder temperatures have arrived! Please make sure your children come to school dressed appropriately for the cold weather. Students will have recess outside if the 'feels like' temperature is 20 or above. Hats, gloves, and coats are strongly encouraged. 

Tuesday, December 12th - Early Release (11:40 a.m.)

Currently through December 15th - Cradles to Crayons Drive

Thursday, December 14th - Dale Street Flea Market

Monday, December 18th - December 22nd - Spirit Week

Friday, December 22nd - Early Release Day - 11:40 a.m. Dismissal

Monday, December 25th - Monday, January 1st - No School (Winter Vacation)

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Thank you for your continued partnership - have a great weekend!

Steve

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