Thank you to all of our families for making our first 'Party in a Bag' a gigantic success! The feedback from students, families, and staff was extremely positive. I also want to thank all of the family volunteers who joined us yesterday to help create a fun and exciting environment. Your support is greatly appreciated!
We love and have had such great feedback regrading School Dismissal Manager. However, the office staff is seeing a growing trend over the past few weeks where students (some days maybe 30 students) are coming to the office after the dismissal report is read by their teachers asking to confirm dismissal plans because students feel that they are not accurate. Although we always love seeing and interacting with our amazing students, I am sure you can understand how very challenging it is to get all the students the information they are seeking, confused about, or confirming in the last 20-30 minutes of the school day. We ask that you have a conversation with your child(ren) the night before or the morning of school to remind them what you filled out for that day on School Dismissal Manager. Thank you in advance for you support with this very important process!
Thank you to Aine for this week's book recommendation. Aine recommended Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier. This book inspired her to "face my fears because Cat faced her fears to help Maya." Thanks for sharing, Aine!
Students in Grade 5 were amazed by the various experiments when the Discovery Museum visited this week. Students participated in activities and discussions regarding the various states of matter and changes. Special thanks to our very generous PTO for funding this wonderful experience.
Yesterday, students in Senora DellaMonica's World Language class participated in a Día de los Muertos breakout activity. Many attempts were made and few succeeded...ÉXITO (success)!!
On Monday, students in Mrs. Ross' and Mrs. Seaver's class learned a new math strategy....partial products. This strategy joined the distributive property strategy and the area model strategy that have already been introduced to students. They loved learning a new way to multiply.
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!
A Message from the Nurse and Physical Education Staff
Next week, November 4-8, students will be running the mile in Physical Education class, weather dependent. They have been training in PE class since the beginning of the year. If your child usually uses an inhaler before running, please make sure that he or she has one in the nurse's office. Thank you!
Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Nawrocki and Ms. Laughna
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.
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| A big thanks to these AWESOME Dale Street students for sharing their wonderful stories with me this week. |
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.
Winter Carnival Spiritwear Order Form
On Wednesday, students in Mrs. Scott's fourth grade classroom investigated how floods affect erosion and deposition. Students used different water tables to compare and contrast the results.
It was a pleasure to meet with parents today at the first Principal's Coffee of the school year. The topics of discussion were the recently released MCAS data and the upcoming student-led, parent/teacher conferences. Thank you to all who were able to attend and to the food service staff who provided coffee and snacks. If you were not able to attend, the Google Slides from the presentation can be found on the Dale Street website.
Today marks the start of Global Giving at Dale Street School. Your child had the opportunity to watch a kick-off video created by students in Ms. Sager's Class. Since 2002, the Dale Street School community has been raising money for Coalition for Courage, an organization created to benefit needy children in Norton, Zimbabwe. Coalition for Courage, also known as C4C was founded by Arden O'Donnell and Liz Berges, who now reside in Medfield. Liz was once a teacher at Dale Street School.
Our fundraising efforts help young Zimbabwean Scholars get a great education!
November 5-8: Pennies for a Purpose/ Silver Sabotage Game
2020 TESTING SCHEDULE
Dale Street's testing schedule is set for the spring. As always it is most important that students attend school on the days of testing, so please plan appointments in a way that does not interfere with your child being in school on the following testing dates:
English Language Arts - Next Generation MCAS
Who: Grades 4 (computer-based)
April 7th and April 8th
Who: Grade 5 (computer-based)
April 14th and April 15th
ELA Make-ups for grades 4 and 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed
Math - Next Generation MCAS
Who: Grades 4 (computer-based)
May 11th and May 13th
Who: Grade 5 (computer-based)
May 5th and May 6th
Math Make-ups for grades 4 and 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed
Science, Technology and Engineering
Who: Grade 5 (computer-based)
May 12th and May 14th
STE Make-ups for grade 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed
Dale Street's testing schedule is set for the spring. As always it is most important that students attend school on the days of testing, so please plan appointments in a way that does not interfere with your child being in school on the following testing dates:
English Language Arts - Next Generation MCAS
Who: Grades 4 (computer-based)
April 7th and April 8th
Who: Grade 5 (computer-based)
April 14th and April 15th
ELA Make-ups for grades 4 and 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed
Math - Next Generation MCAS
Who: Grades 4 (computer-based)
May 11th and May 13th
Who: Grade 5 (computer-based)
May 5th and May 6th
Math Make-ups for grades 4 and 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed
Science, Technology and Engineering
Who: Grade 5 (computer-based)
May 12th and May 14th
STE Make-ups for grade 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed
It was a pleasure to meet with parents today at the first Principal's Coffee of the school year. The topics of discussion were the recently released MCAS data and the upcoming student-led, parent/teacher conferences. Thank you to all who were able to attend and to the food service staff who provided coffee and snacks. If you were not able to attend, the Google Slides from the presentation can be found on the Dale Street website.
Today marks the start of Global Giving at Dale Street School. Your child had the opportunity to watch a kick-off video created by students in Ms. Sager's Class. Since 2002, the Dale Street School community has been raising money for Coalition for Courage, an organization created to benefit needy children in Norton, Zimbabwe. Coalition for Courage, also known as C4C was founded by Arden O'Donnell and Liz Berges, who now reside in Medfield. Liz was once a teacher at Dale Street School.
Our fundraising efforts help young Zimbabwean Scholars get a great education!
November 5-8: Pennies for a Purpose/ Silver Sabotage Game
- This is a friendly competition between grades. The real winners are the C4C scholars who will benefit from our donations.
- We will be selling handmade Zimbabwean Wire Crafts during lunches this week. Cost of items will range from $3-$20.
- Several wire crafts will be raffled. Raffle tickets cost $1.00 each.
- There will also be some buttons and bracelets on sale for a low price.
Here is the link for the Global Giving 2019 site:
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!!
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! Don't forget to participate in Book Swap Bingo. Here are the directions how to play.
Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Halloween!
Medfield Food and Nutrition Services
Part Time Employment
Are you looking for a job with school hours and the school schedule?
We have a job for you!!
The Medfield Food and Nutrition Department is looking for friendly employees who like working with kids to work in the school lunch program
Job Opening:
Blake Middle School
Hours: 10:00-1:30
If you are Interested in applying
Please contact Caitlin Fahy
(508) 242-8897
In the morning, students should be dropped off in the parking lot between Dale St and the Pfaff Center. A staff member will be outside to greet your child as they get out of the car. For safety reasons, please do not dropped your child off in the Adam Street circle as the buses are dropping of students. If you are dropping off your child late, you may drop them off in the Adam Street circle after 8:30. Please make sure they check in at the office when they arrive. Thank you for your help in making sure everyone stays safe.
Last Friday our 4th graders had a wonderful time at the Kids' Night Out! The night was filled with awesome costumes, fun games and great music. Special thanks to our awesome PTO and all the parent volunteers who helped make this night a great success. Take a look....
November 5th - PTO Meeting - 9:00 a.m. Dale Street cafeteria
November 7th - Literacy Night (6:00 p.m. Dale Street)
November 8th - ½ Day - 11:40 a.m. dismissal
November 7th - Literacy Night (6:00 p.m. Dale Street)
November 8th - ½ Day - 11:40 a.m. dismissal
November 11th - No School - Veterans Day
November 27th - ½ Day - 11:40 a.m. dismissal
November 28th - 29th - No School (Thanksgiving Recess)
Thank you for reading this week's blog. Have an awesome weekend!
Steve
Respect • Compassion • Collaboration • Continuous Growth
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