June 18, 2021 - Week 35

Good Afternoon Dale Street Families,

It has truly been one heck of a year! I hope that everyone takes a moment and reflects on all we have accomplished under these unprecedented times. We worked together and tackled some unique and difficult situations. Although not perfect, I do believe we have emerged stronger and together we went from 'Together We CAN' to 'Together We DID!' Thank you again!

Congratulations to our 5th graders!

Yesterday, our Grade 5 students participated in Dale Street's Grade 5 Celebration. It was a great event - our first one outside!  Special thanks to Mr. Mike Mason - your message was fabulous. Grade 5 students, best wishes to you as you move up to middle school! Here are a few snapshots from the day.

This week students in Mrs. Fox's fourth-grade class were challenged to create an amusement park together with their reading groups that represented the various books they read.  Amusement parks included a map, rides/games, merchandise, food that showed the theme, characters based on character traits from the stories, signposts, and settings.  Students collaborated together to create slide shows, designed rides through brush.ninja., and created posters. Well done! 

Dale Street School's Reading Specialists, Mrs. Bassett and Mrs. Callahan worked with small groups of students on a project called “Stones for the Soul.” 

Students collaborated to create a theme for a book they have collectively read. They wrote and decorated their message on a series of beach stones, using outdoor paint. The messages are inspirational life lessons that will uplift your soul. They have been placed around town.  Can you find them?

Click here to read a really great article highlighting Dale Street's Stones for the Soul project.  

Just because we're taking a break from school for the summer doesn't mean you need to take a break from reading!  Check out our Medfield Summer Literacy Website for resources and information to keep your family reading, writing, and talking all summer long! 

On Wednesday, students in Mrs. Ross' and Mrs. Seaver's fifth-grade class participated in a fun STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activity.  The class loved this cooperative, Marble Roll Bucket Challenge!  

Today, our Grade 5 students had some time outside with classmates to sign yearbooks.  Thank you, PTO!

On Monday in World Language with Senora LeVangie, students in Mrs. Fox's fourth-grade class took time to write about their favorite season…¿Qué tiempo hace y qué ropa llevas? 

Like in past years, the PTO is partnering with 1st Day School Supplies to get all your supplies for your student for next school year. 

The teachers have given us the supply list for each grade and 1st Day School Supplies will assemble and deliver them for your child.

All name-brand supplies will be packaged individually for your student.  Items will be shipped to the school and ready for your child on their first day.  

Sign up now.  The sale closes July 1st!

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/list.php?school_zip=02052

This week all of our Grade 4 classes participated in an Academic Summer Olympics.  The students and teachers had so much fun!  

To all the wonderful fathers and father figures who stand by us, guide us, and extend a loving hand, thank you for your generosity and care. 

Again, I want to reiterate how much I appreciate the patience, flexibility, and dedication of all involved.  This year has presented many challenges, and the Dale Street community has risen to them time and time again.

I hope you all have a wonderful summer!  Good luck to the rising 6th graders as they begin a new adventure at Blake and we look forward to seeing our rising 5th graders next year!!

With gratitude,

Steve

Respect * Compassion * Collaboration * Continuous Growth