Our week started with a fabulous visit from Dusti Bowling, author of our all-school read, The Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus. Mrs. Bowling shared a message of laughter and inspiration with all of our students and staff. Special thanks to Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Cowell for orchestrating this visit and our amazing PTO for purchasing a The Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus book for each classroom!
Ms. DiPesa's grade 4 students got the chance to explore different genres this week when they participated in a "Book Tasting." The students loved getting the chance to see all the different selections and they loved the restaurant atmosphere too!
We are very excited to announce that all 4th and 5th grade students will have the opportunity to complete biweekly math challenges. This program will begin on September 27th. Math challenges will be available to print at home from the website linked below.
Students will be free to solve as many problems as they can and will have about a week to turn in their work. We hope that all students and families find these problems to be a challenging and fun activity.
More information, including a calendar of important dates and a link to download and print the challenges and solutions, is available at https://www.mathinaction.org/dale-st-school.html Questions regarding the math challenge program can be directed to Dale Street math specialist, Ms. Perachi.
First Challenge begins today and is due by 10/11.
Thank you to Parker for this week's book review. Parker recommended Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl & Quentin Blake. This book inspired Parker 'to be grateful for what I have.' Thanks, Parker!
Congratulations to our Positive Referral this week!
The students at Dale Street switched their schedules this week. Grade 5 students were visited by Guidance Counselor, Ms. Warner to learn more about Diversity and Inclusion. Grade 4 students visited Mrs. Lowerre in Dale Street's Makerspace to create and start to understand design thinking. It is so awesome that we have a school/district that supports the whole child!
Grade 5 Sanford Harmony Family Letter
Activities Letter
Dale Street School Intramural Registration is now open. Please register by the end of the day today. If you have any questions about the Intramural Program, please contact our Intramural Director, Mrs. Kim Frazier (Daleintramural@email.medfield.net).
You may notice some other teachers in the photos above. These teachers were visiting Ms. DiPesa's classroom as part of our "pineapple" program. This is a program where a teacher posts a creative lesson they are teaching and other staff members are welcome to come in and watch to get some ideas for themselves. #collaboration #continuousgrowth
Students will be free to solve as many problems as they can and will have about a week to turn in their work. We hope that all students and families find these problems to be a challenging and fun activity.
More information, including a calendar of important dates and a link to download and print the challenges and solutions, is available at https://www.mathinaction.org/dale-st-school.html Questions regarding the math challenge program can be directed to Dale Street math specialist, Ms. Perachi.
First Challenge begins today and is due by 10/11.
Thank you to Parker for this week's book review. Parker recommended Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl & Quentin Blake. This book inspired Parker 'to be grateful for what I have.' Thanks, Parker!
Congratulations to our Positive Referral this week!
The students at Dale Street switched their schedules this week. Grade 5 students were visited by Guidance Counselor, Ms. Warner to learn more about Diversity and Inclusion. Grade 4 students visited Mrs. Lowerre in Dale Street's Makerspace to create and start to understand design thinking. It is so awesome that we have a school/district that supports the whole child!
Grade 5 Sanford Harmony Family Letter
Activities Letter
Thank you to our lunch DJ's today. There was a lot of singing along with all the great songs!
The online registration form can be found here and also on the Dale Street website under Activities->Intramurals.
Intramural Offerings
Congratulations to the students who were selected to serve on this year's Student Advisory Council as well as our Student Advisory Council alternates. Thank you to all the boys and girls who submitted a letter of interest. Although some students may not have been selected to serve on this year's council, we hope they will be active leaders bringing about creative ideas in their classrooms.
Congratulations to the students who were selected to serve on this year's Student Advisory Council as well as our Student Advisory Council alternates. Thank you to all the boys and girls who submitted a letter of interest. Although some students may not have been selected to serve on this year's council, we hope they will be active leaders bringing about creative ideas in their classrooms.
This week, students in Ms. Isaacson's fourth grade class used the C.U.B.E.S. strategy to break down word problems and make them more manageable to understand and solve. Looking good, everyone!
Next Friday, October 4th Dale Street will host a spirit day. All students and staff are encouraged come to school with fancy hair and/or a funny hat. We look at this as another way to promote positive school culture and creativity. As a reminder, participation on spirit days is entirely optional.
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| Special thanks to all of the Dale Street parents who have volunteered to be room parents this year. The annual Room Parent Tea took place on Wednesday and we are lucky to have such dedicated parents! |
Click here for the PTO update which includes important information about volunteer opportunities, classroom directories and fundraising opportunities. The next PTO meeting is scheduled for November 5th, 9:00 am at Dale Street School.
Medfield K-8 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Dues
Suggested contribution of $30 per child checks made payable to Medfield K-8 PTO
You can now pay your dues online through PayPal. Go to our website http://www.medfieldk8pto.com/ to pay by PayPal
Please send in your check to your child's teacher
Or send to:
Medfield K-8 PTO
P.O. Box 387
Medfield, MA 02052
Dues are dispersed evenly to all four schools based on number of students per school. Therefore, you may send in one payment even if you have multiple children at different schools. Contributions of any amount are accepted and are tax-deductible.
Please consider asking your employer if they will match your contribution.
Dues make it possible for the PTO to operate and cover academic enrichment, classroom parties, field days,teacher appreciation activities and other school/class celebrations throughout the school year.
For more information visit www.medfieldk8pto.com.
Students in Ms. Condon's fifth grade class ventured outside on this beautiful afternoon to observe the science around all of us. Today's topic....the sun and its energy. Students used this solar bag to conduct observations.
Vision screening will take place on Monday, October 7th, and Friday, October 11th. If your child wears glasses, please make sure the glasses are brought to school on those days. Thank you!
Students in Ms. Condon's fifth grade class ventured outside on this beautiful afternoon to observe the science around all of us. Today's topic....the sun and its energy. Students used this solar bag to conduct observations.
Please be aware that picture retakes will take place on Tuesday, October 22nd. Students who would like a retake need to return their entire packet minus the class photo on the day of the retake. The Grade 5 class pictures for the yearbook will also be taken on this day.
There is no school on Monday, September 30th in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
Enjoy your long weekend and we look forward to seeing the kids back on Tuesday!
Sincerely,
Steve
Respect • Compassion • Collaboration • Continuous Growth
