September 10, 2021 - Week 2

 Happy Friday Dale Street!

Week 2 was another fabulous one here at #beproudbedale.  A lot of project-based learning, the start of instruments, and our first fire drill.  It has really been a great start!

Yesterday, grade four students in Ms. Isaacson's class worked through place value by physically creating numbers. Bravo to this awesome group of mathematicians!

Ms. Plympton's fourth-grade class had the opportunity to 'taste' a lot of different books from different genres in their Room 1 library!

Positive Sign Thursday! 

'YOU ARE IMPORTANT!'

It was brought to my attention today that there were some rumors swirling about regarding comments Dr. Marsden made at last night’s School Committee meeting. To clarify, there was a leak discovered in the band/Mandarin room (located behind the stage in the gymnasium) at the beginning of the summer. The building and grounds department was notified immediately and individuals were brought in to see how to resolve the leaking issue.  It was determined that an area of that section of roof needed to be replaced.  Once the company can get to Dale that section of roof will be replaced. 

There have not been any students or staff in that area this year.  Band and Mandarin students have been using various spaces around the building when they have class.  Because of space limitations, Dale Street will be getting a temporary modular classroom next week that will host our Mandarin students and some of our small group instrument lessons moving forward. 

      

Dale Street is looking for volunteers (one representative and one alternate from each classroom) who would like to talk with their classmates about concerns/initiatives in their classroom or the school.  These concerns/initiatives are discussed and tackled at our meetings in an effort to make our school a better place.  If your child is interested, here is the information they need to know.   All completed letters of interest are due by Friday, September 17th, and should go to the student's classroom teacher.   

Dear Parents, If you have not already done so, please complete the 

Student Emergency Health Form for each of your children. Thank you!

After positive feedback from families last year, we will again be hosting a virtual meet the staff presentation.  On September 22nd, I will be sending out a virtual slide deck link of pre-recorded presentation from each staff member at #beproudbedale introducing themselves and sharing a little bit about them.  Classroom teachers and Special Subject teachers will also outline the curriculum and expectations for the content students are working with here at Dale Street.  This will be done asynchronously so families can view it at a time that is convenient for them or view it in smaller chunks. 

During the first 6 days of school, staff has seen a small uptick in students wearing electronic watches.  As a reminder, the handbook states use of any electronic devices including cell phones, iPods, handhelds, Nintendo DS, Kindles, etc…is prohibited without the express permission of the principal.   

It was so great to have small group and ensemble lessons begin this week at #beproudbedale.  Students received their instruments on Wednesday evening and there were a lot of happy students on Thursday and Friday. 

Students in Ms. MacDonnell's fourth-grade class used the website blooket.com during their math block to work on some multiplication fact practice.  Learning + Fun = Happy! 

Please see the attached flyer for an event sponsored by Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention and Medfield OUtreach.

Check out this new quote board in Mrs. Bassett's and Mrs. Callahan's literacy room!  

Over the first few weeks Dale Street Library Media Specialist, Ms. Swweney has been hosting classes for a library introduction/orientation.  In the photo below, Ms. McKenzie's fifth-grade class enjoyed their visit and can't wait for all of the reading they will do this year!

On Wednesday, our fabulous PTO provided some cool and refreshing treats! Thank you for your continued support and generosity.  

Parents dropping off children at Dale Street should drop students off in the parking lot between Dale Street and the Pfaff center after 8:10 a.m.  There is no supervision prior to 8:10 a.m.  Students should not be dropped off at the door located on Adams Street unless they are arriving late to school (after 8:25 a.m.).

Be sure to label all items: clothing, water bottles, etc.!  All unclaimed items in the Lost and Found will be donated to charity periodically throughout the year.

Thank you for reading this week's blog.  Please check back again next Friday.

Steve

Respect * Compassion * Collaboration * Continuous Growth