Friday, January 29, 2016

January 29, 2016 - Week 21

Hello Dale Street Families,


We had our Final Competition for the 2015-2016 Geo Bee this morning.  All eighteen contestants did a remarkable job!  Congratulations to all of you for making the final round.


Congratulations to Jack from Ms. Condon's class for winning this year's Geo Bee. Jack will now take an online exam with a chance to join the state competition, eventually the national competition and a chance to win a $50,000 college scholarship and a trip sponsored by National Geographic!


Students in Mr. Mason's fifth grade classroom used a variety of iPad apps to complete work on their social studies presentations this week. 

Working and learning together!





The Dale Street School has decided to dedicate its second Spirit Day to collecting donations to support the Medfield Animal Shelter. Our school is doing this as way to connect to our community. We will be collecting items to donate to the shelter beginning Monday, February 8th through Friday, February 12th. The Medfield Animal Shelter rescues lost or abandoned animals and provides shelter until they find new homes. They depend on donations of food, cleaning supplies and cat litter.  For more information, refer to medfieldshelter.com.  Thank you in advance for your continued support.
To raise awareness for the Medfield Animal Shelter drive, Friday, February 12, will be a school-wide Spirit Day.  The theme will be 'Twin Day.'   Staff and students are invited to participate.  



Do you have unused gift cards floating around in your junk drawer? The Teacher Digital Learning Day on Feb 5th could use them! They will be used as prizes for a free teacher raffle at the end of this professional day. All gift cards welcome (iTunes, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Park St. Books, etc.) Deliver them by February 1st by to Minta Hissong @ 30 Vine Brook Rd. or email her at minta@verizon.net and she will come pick them up.  Thank you for your generosity.


Special thanks to Ms. Bertschmann's class for sharing their persuasive "Chocolate Milk" essays.  These students did a remarkable job with thesis statements, citing evidence, and using concluding statements.  Great work!



Congratulations to the our wonderful members of the Medfield Lightning who captured the U11 title last Friday.  We are so proud of these Dale Street students!



Ms. DiPesa's class jumped into fractions this week.  Students had the opportunity to explore with fraction tiles.  


BOX TOPS - Box Tops Competition starts February 1st. Be sure to cut out those Box Tops and remember to include your name. There will be a Box Top raffle at the end of the month.  The winner will receive a gift certificate to Park Street Books.  The more Box Tops you send in, the more chances you have to win the raffle.  Please contact Kristen Turner kmtmlt@yahoo.com with any questions.

MEDFIELD DIGITAL LEARNING DAY – FEBRUARY 5th - Please help make Medfield’s Digital Learning Day a success by volunteering and attending a selection of over 75 informative classes on Friday, February 5th.    http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054bacab2faa8-medfield/ - Thank you in advance for your support!  Please contact Kim Price at kimprice73@me.com with any questions.

BAY STATE TEXTILES - Recycle clothing, shoes, household linens and stuffed animals at one of the Bay State Textile boxes at your school or the Transfer Station. Recycle and help the schools!!

KIDS NIGHT OUT – SAVE THE DATE
5th grade  - Friday, March 4th at 7:00 pm
4th Grade – Friday, March 11th @ 7:00 pm

PTO CONTRIBUTIONS - Feel like giving to your favorite PTO?  Does your employer match charitable donations? If so, please contact Stephanie Walsh at swalshma@gmail.com for details on how to make your generosity twice as nice!

MEDFIELD SPIRIT WEAR - Customize EVERYTHING from text to colors and designs from sports to drama to music.  Choose from t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, bags, hats, blankets & more. Spend $85 or more and get a free customized t-shirt.  12% of proceeds from each order will go to your school’s PTO.  This is all you have to do:
·          Go to shop.mylocker.net
·          Enter your school locker number  - DALE STREET RL896
·          Use promo code R4rgTfnV and receive $10 off every order you place
NOTE: Due to different branding sizes, make sure to check all size charts when ordering to ensure you get a great fit for each product. Use MyLocker to create apparel for your teams, clubs, service groups, and more.  The possibilities are endless!  Please contact Laura ZaherSPIRITWEARMEDFIELD@gmail.com with any questions.

ZEBRA’S FLATBREAD FRIDAY FUNDRAISER - No need to cook on a Friday night after a crazy week!  Enjoy a delicious flatbread from Zebra’s and support the Medfield Public Schools at the same time.  10% of the proceeds from flatbreads sold via take-out or in the restaurant on Friday evenings will be donated to the Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) and Medfield K-8 PTO. Please contact Kim Price kimprice73@me.com with any questions.

DALE STREET PTO MEETING - PLEASE JOIN US – March 4th @ 10:30 am.

SOCIAL MEDIA - Please like us on Facebook Medfield K-8 PTO , follow us on Twitter MedfieldK8PTO and check out our website http://medfieldpto.weebly.com

Grade 4 students having a blast at recess this week!




Dale Street PE teacher, Mrs. Carey led Ms. Hayes' fourth grade class through a session of yoga this week.  The girls and boys did a terrific job!  



PJ Drive!
Medfield Girl Scouts Troop #74900 is joining with the Boston Bruins and Cradles for Crayons for the 9th annual PJ Drive. The Boston Bruins and Cradles to Crayons are coming together to collect new pajamas for local children living in homelessness and poverty. Troop #74900 will be placing a collection box in the Dale Street lobby and will deliver all PJ's to the Bruins at the close of the drive. For every pair of pajamas our school donates, the Boston Bruins will also donate a pair of PJs. This event will run from February 1st through March 15th.


Please note that pajamas must be new and sizes 4T-18.

Thank you in advance for your support!



  • Parents are reminded that they should call the absence line 508-242-8502 if their child will be absent from school.  Thank you for your continued support.
  • There will be no school for students next Friday, February 5th.  All Medfield staff will be involved in professional development centering around various technology apps and programs designed to enhance student learning. 
As always thanks for reading!  Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,
Steve





Friday, January 22, 2016

January 22, 2016 - Week 20

Happy Friday Dale Street Families,

It was another busy week here at Dale Street despite the holiday and the cold temperatures.  Please take a minute to scroll through to view the different activities that took place this week.



Congratulations to this week's Positive Referrals.  We are very proud of these students.  Thank you for all of your hard work and thanks for making our school such a great place!







Congratulations to Mrs. Evans and our 4th and 5th grade Orchestras for an amazing concert last night. Dale Street students showcased their talents, and reminded us why our music program is such a wonderful part of the Medfield Public School system.  Thank you all for a wonderful event.







The Dale Street School has decided to dedicate its second Spirit Day to collecting donations to support the Medfield Animal Shelter. Our school is doing this as way to connect to our community. We will be collecting items to donate to the shelter beginning Monday, February 8th through Friday, February 12th. The Medfield Animal Shelter rescues lost or abandoned animals and provides shelter until they find new homes. They depend on donations of food, cleaning supplies and cat litter.  For more information, refer to medfieldshelter.com.  Thank you in advance for your continued support.


To raise awareness for the Medfield Animal Shelter drive, Friday, February 12, will be a school-wide Spirit Day.  The theme will be 'Twin Day.'   Staff and students are invited to participate.  


On a visit to Mrs. Crable's fourth grade class this week, students had the opportunity to dialogue about key components of an effective persuasive essay.  


Dale Street School Intramural Program

Winter/Spring 2016 Session

The Dale Street School Intramural Program offers students opportunities for fun and learning in a relaxed setting of an after school club.  Session 2 will begin the week of January 25th.

Students pay a fee for each Intramural activity (district policy= $8 per class x number of classes and $10 per class for languages.)  Please note that the activity fee is non-refundable.  Some activities may have an additional materials fee, which is included in the fee.

This year the Intramural program will have club sign-ups online.   The link to the online form is located on the Dale St. Web page under Activities, then click intramurals.  Please have your child make their choice, fill out the online form and return payment in an envelope labeled “Intramural Program”.  Please return either cash or check (made payable to Medfield Public Schools) to the main office.  The last day to register online for winter classes is January 23rd.  Spring offerings will remain open for the next few weeks.

Activities are limited in the number of participants, and we will do our best to accommodate your child's first choice.  Some activities are scheduled on the same date so students should choose their activity carefully.  Also please notice that some activities have both a winter and spring edition.  All placements are on a first come first served basis.

Each activity runs according to the dates listed on the Activity Selection Sheet. Typically the programs are 2:40 PM to 4 PM.  Children must be picked up no later than 4 PM at the Adams St. Office Area.  Any child who will not be picked up by an adult will need a note with permission to walk and present it to the Intramural teacher at the first class.

Thank you for your help in making our Intramural Program a continued success.


Ms. McDonald's fourth grade students spent time this week working with factors in math class.  





Ms. Walunas' fifth grade students took time this week to learn about political parties.  


BOX TOPS - Box top competition will kick off in February. Keep cutting those box tops!  Please contact Kristen Turner kmtmlt@yahoo.com with any questions. 

BAY STATE TEXTILES - Recycle clothing, shoes, household linens and stuffed animals at one of the Bay State Textile boxes at your school or the Transfer Station. Recycle and help the schools!!

KIDS NIGHT OUT – SAVE THE DATE
5th grade  - Friday, March 4th at 7:00 pm
4th Grade – Friday, March 11th @ 7:00 pm

PTO CONTRIBUTIONS - Feel like giving to your favorite PTO?  Does your employer match charitable donations? If so, please contact Stephanie Walsh at swalshma@gmail.com for details on how to make your generosity twice as nice!

MEDFIELD SPIRIT WEAR - Customize EVERYTHING from text to colors and designs from sports to drama to music.  Choose from t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, bags, hats, blankets & more.  Spend $85 or more and get a free customized t-shirt.  12% of proceeds from each order will go to your school’s PTO.  This is all you have to do:
·          Go to shop.mylocker.net
·          Enter your school locker number  - DALE STREET RL896
·          Use promo code R4rgTfnV and receive $10 off every order you place
NOTE: Due to different branding sizes, make sure to check all size charts when ordering to ensure you get a great fit for each product. Use MyLocker to create apparel for your teams, clubs, service groups, and more.  The possibilities are endless!  Please contact Laura ZaherSPIRITWEARMEDFIELD@gmail.com with any questions.

ZEBRA’S FLATBREAD FRIDAY FUNDRAISER - No need to cook on a Friday night after a crazy week!  Enjoy a delicious flatbread from Zebra’s and support the Medfield Public Schools at the same time.  10% of the proceeds from flatbreads sold via take-out or in the restaurant on Friday evenings will be donated to the Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) and Medfield K-8 PTO. Please contact Kim Price kimprice73@me.com with any questions.

DALE STREET PTO MEETING - PLEASE JOIN US – March 4th @ 10:30 am.

SOCIAL MEDIA - Please like us on Facebook Medfield K-8 PTO , follow us on Twitter MedfieldK8PTO and check out our website http://medfieldpto.weebly.com


Mrs. Cowell's fifth grade students participated in a student-led book group this week.  Great conversations about Running out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix! 



  • Our MCPE funded pilot Pro-Bots have been active at Dale Street.  Please follow their journey here.  
  • All Grade 5 Yearbook Cover entries are due into the office by Monday, January 25th.  If need to reference the requirements, please click here.  
  • Students are reminded that only individuals with snow pants and snow boots will be allowed on the snow.  In addition, students should not throw snow.
  • If students are staying after for extra help/intramurals/etc, please remember to send a snack in with your child(ren).  Recently, a lot of students have been visiting the nurse's office to secure a snack, and Mrs. Thompson's snack supply has just about been emptied out.

Have a wonderful weekend and as always, thanks for reading.  Go PATS!

Sincerely,
Steve

Friday, January 15, 2016

January 15, 2016 - Week 19

Greetings Dale Street Nation!

We hope that you had a wonderful week.  We sure did!  
Please enjoy this week's blog.



As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, January 18th in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  School will resume on Tuesday, January 19th.  See you then!



Congratulations and amazing job to the 4th and 5th grade chorus!  On Tuesday, these students performed at the high school for their families and guests.  Their performance was fantastic! Thank you to Ms. Oxholm for her outstanding leadership with the Dale Street chorus.



Mrs. Bars' class spent time this week using iPads to support their learning of division with decimals.  What a great way to go deeper and gain a conceptual understanding of this concept.  




BOX TOPS - Box top competition will kick off in February. Keep cutting those box tops!  Please contact Kristen Turner kmtmlt@yahoo.com with any questions. 

BAY STATE TEXTILES - Recycle clothing, shoes, household linens and stuffed animals at one of the Bay State Textile boxes at your school or the Transfer Station. Recycle and help the schools!!

KIDS NIGHT OUT – SAVE THE DATE
5th grade - Friday, March 4th @ 7:00 PM Friday, March 4th at 7:00 pm
4th Grade - Friday, March 11th @ 7:00 PM00 pm

PTO CONTRIBUTIONS - Feel like giving to your favorite PTO?  Does your employer match charitable donationsIf so, please contact Stephanie Walsh at swalshma@gmail.com for details on how to make your generosity twice as nice!

MEDFIELD SPIRIT WEAR - Customize EVERYTHING from text to colors and designs from sports to drama to music.  Choose from t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, bags, hats, blankets & more. Spend $85 or more and get a free customized t-shirt.  12% of proceeds from each order will go to your school’s PTO.  This is all you have to do:
·          Go to shop.mylocker.net
·          Enter your school locker number  - DALE STREET RL896
·          Use promo code R4rgTfnV and receive $10 off every order you place
NOTE: Due to different branding sizes, make sure to check all size charts when ordering to ensure you get a great fit for each product. Use MyLocker to create apparel for your teams, clubs, service groups, and more.  The possibilities are endless!  Please contact Laura Zaher SPIRITWEARMEDFIELD@gmail.com with any questions.

ZEBRA’S FLATBREAD FUNDRAISER
No need to cook on a night after a crazy week!  Enjoy a delicious flatbread from Zebra’s and support the Medfield Public Schools at the same time.  10% of the proceeds from flatbreads sold via take-out or in the restaurant evenings will be donated to the Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) and Medfield K-8 PTO. Please contact Kim Price kimprice73@me.com with any questions.

DALE STREET PTO MEETING - PLEASE JOIN US – March 4th @ 10:30 AM0:30

SOCIAL MEDIA - Please like us on Facebook Medfield K-8 PTO , follow us on Twitter MedfieldK8PTO and check out our website http://medfieldpto.weebly.com

Mr. Mason's class began the week coding.  What talented kids!



Dale Street students and staff looked great as they celebrated Patriots Spirit Day today!



Mark your calendars for TWO upcoming MCPE events: MCPE's 11th Annual Spelling Bee will take place on Tuesday, April 5th for grades 2-5, and Friday, April 29th is the date for an exciting new community event called LCR (Left Center Right Dice Game). Stay tuned for more information!
Mrs. Foley's class and Mrs. Cowell's class spent time programming our new Pro-Bots.  Thanks again to MCPE for funding these and their continued generosity!  We are in the process of developing an after school coding class which will include the Pro-Bots.  More information will be available soon.  







Thursday, January 21st - Dale Street Site Council Meeting - 3:15 PM
Thursday, January 21st - Dale Street Orchestra Concert - Grades 4 & 5 7:00 PM
Friday, February 5th - No School - Professional Development Day

Have a wonderful long weekend and Go Pats!

Sincerely,
Steve