October 23, 2020 - Week 6

Hello Dale Street Families, 

Amazing to think that another week has come and gone.  We had a lot of great things going on this week both here at Dale Street (in-person) and during our remote learning time.  I continue to be so impressed with the way our students and staff at #beproudbedale meet the unprecedented challenges they are faced with head-on, come with a smile every day, and persevere to excel in what they do.  Check out a few of the wonderful scenes from this week...     

On a visit to Cohort C this week, these fourth-grade students in Ms. Hayes' class shared the awesome landforms that they created.  This project (using recyclable materials) was an extension of the science unit students are currently studying.  Check out these volcanoes...

Halloween is just around the corner and we are committed to continuing our tradition of holiday celebrations! We invite you to help us celebrate Halloween in style! How you ask? Here’s the plan!

 

1. Participate in our Virtual Class Halloween Party! Have your child attend school on Wednesday, October 28th (remote learning day) dressed in his/her costume! Students are encouraged to dress up in their costumes.  Please note that students’ faces should not be covered with a mask, hood, or other items during the time they are on Zoom. Please do not allow your child to bring fake weapons into the Zoom meeting to accompany his/her costume, and particularly violent themes should be avoided. 

 

2. Enjoy a “Party in a Bag!” Before Wednesday, October 28th, have your child decorate a brown paper lunch bag in a Halloween 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 zoom with their classmates and teacher on Wednesday, October 28.

 

3. Guess the Pumpkin Weight! Beginning this week, students will be able to check out our official Dale Street School pumpkin outside the front office. The question is, how much does it weigh? Have your students check it out and then submit their best guess to DalePumpkinContest@gmail.com by the end of the day on Thursday, October 29th. The winner will have the Dale pumpkin delivered to his/her home before Halloween night! In the case of a tie, all students with the correct guess will be entered into a drawing for the pumpkin.

This week, students in Ms. Sager's fifth-grade class used pictures from the book The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg during writing.  Students used pictures and very minimal text to develop their own creative stories.  So cool!   

 

This week, Mr. Douglas' fourth-grade class had a visit from reading specialist, Mrs. Callahan to talk about 'again and again moments.' Students worked with literature they are currently reading or have read to notice when things occur again and again in the text.  This strategy will help students understand their books at a deeper level.  

                                                         

Please check out this flyer from Medfield Outreach about weekly drop-in mental health hours during the month of October.

On Wednesday, Mrs. Vancura and I visited with Dale Street's Student Council representatives and alternates.  These kids are unbelievable!  They are already talking about ways to make positive contributions to the Medfield community.  Stay tuned... 

On Wednesday, Ms. Flynn's fourth-grade students participated in a synchronous Zoom lesson focusing on multiples and factors and the difference between them. Students did a great job answering questions and explaining their reasoning.  

Students may bring lunch from home or purchase a meal from the cafeteria. Lunch is prepared by our cafeteria staff and is delivered to the classrooms.  Meals prepared in the cafeteria will be free to all students for the 2020-2021 school year.  Families will still need to complete the free & reduced lunch application. 

On a visit to Ms. Slachta's fourth-grade classroom this week, students were taking a deep dive into locating multiples of a number in math.  It was great to see students' hard work and great thinking.

In case you missed the virtual "Meet the Staff" presentation, here is the link. We hope you find this information helpful and informative. 

On Thursday, Dr. Bless delivered science kits for our fourth-grade students and teachers.  Dr. Bless works with an organization named Science Engineering Education Development (SEED).  SEED has partnered with Dale Street to provide introductory lessons including Secret Codes, Light, and Circuits, Weathering, and Sound that align with the Grade 4 curriculum.  Our students and teachers are grateful for this opportunity and can't wait to get started!  

BOOst someone's SPIRITS this Halloween by "ghosting" them with a lawn sign! 

Lawn ghosts are 22" high by 15" wide, made of high-quality Corex, and include lawn stakes. 

Each lawn ghost also has a place on the back for your little goblin to write their name ("You've been Boo'd by______") so you can "ghost" all of your friends to share in the excitement of the season! 

Lawn ghosts are $10 each and support the Dale Street PTO (funding activities for students and teachers). Please Venmo DaleStreetPTO and include # of ghosts requested and your address for delivery. Ghosts will be delivered to you beginning October 13 until supplies run out! Get them before they VANISH! 

Start your Holiday Shopping and Support our Medfield PTOs!  

Check out the new items and new designs available for the next 2 weeks!  Sale ends Nov. 2nd and all items will be delivered before the holidays!  Some quantities are limited so reserve your new Medfield gear today!  

Select "Medfield Shipping" at checkout.

https://www.ssgdesignco.com/medfield-apparel

This week, Grade 4 students in Ms. Isaacson's class rotated around the room observing different landforms in science. Next step...deciding what they’ll choose to research on their remote days.  Can't wait to see!  

Please go to medfieldcoalition.org for more information and sign-ups for each of the following events: 

ONE MEDFIELD MOVES! Walk, Run, Bike, Rollerblade, Swim or Skip your way to 20.52miles between now and November 30! $25 per participant (all ages welcome) gets you: a tracking sheet for recording your mileage, “One Medfield” t-shirt after your mileage is complete and weekly emails to keep you motivated. This event is sponsored by Medfield Orthodontics. 

DRIVEWAY PAINTING: Sign up NOW to have our special “Medfield M” logo painted on your driveway and show your community spirit! Sign-ups are limited, so don’t miss your chance!

Cost: $35

When: Sign up through October 23. You will be contacted 24 hours before painting will occur.

This event is sponsored by Will’s Hardware. 

FLORAL WORKSHOP: Join MCPE for the first event in our One Medfield Virtual FunRaising Night In series with Alice’s Table!

REGISTER NOW

MCPE has partnered with Alice’s Table to bring this private fundraising workshop to your home on November 19 at 8:00 just in time for the Fall holiday season! Sign up for this exclusive virtual class and create your own stunning holiday centerpiece.

Each ticket includes an abundance of farm-fresh flowers and a planter delivered to your doorstep the day before the event, so all you need to have on hand is your computer, a pair of scissors or floral clippers, and some water!

Visit medfieldcoalition.org for more information on these exciting initiatives and other upcoming events! 

In World Language with Señora LeVangie this week, Grade 5 students had the opportunity to interview one another about what sports they like to watch and play.  Hablando de deportes  #collaboration

Thanks again for checking in and best wishes for a wonderful weekend! 

Steve

Respect * Compassion * Collaboration * Continuous Growth